Concordia receives $1M from Power Corporation of Canada to support Art Volt

Concordia University has received a $1M donation from Power Corporation of Canada. The gift will be used to expand Art Volt—a platform that helps fine arts graduates to launch their creative careers—to include collectors, industry professionals, and the broader creative community. The program includes access to resources such as mentorship and professional opportunities, as well […]

Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business has earned accreditation from the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). Administered by the European Foundation for Management Development, EQUIS benchmarks schools against international standards in areas such as governance and strategy, research, internationalization, and sustainability. EQUIS evaluators highlighted John Molson’s strengths in areas such as ethics, student support, […]

Concordia University has received $6.2M from the Government of Quebec to support its Collaborative Centres on Energy and its Transition (C²ET), a key pillar of the university’s Volt-Age research program. The funding will enable the acquisition of advanced tools for research and training in battery technology and electrification. “C²ET will provide all Concordia students and […]

Concordia University, the University of Calgary, and York University each recently provided guidance to their campus communities on cyberthreats. Concordia Chief Information Security Officer Mike Popoff reminded the university community to be aware of cyberstalking and described how they can protect themselves, including by increasing their digital security. UCalgary IT Cybersecurity Director Mark Sly warned […]

The Québec Superior Court has ruled partially in favour of Concordia University and McGill University in its recent case. The court struck down the French language requirements and tuition hike that the provincial government attempted to impose on out-of-province Canadian university students in Québec. Judge Éric Dufour reportedly refuted the province’s claims that out-of-province students […]

Concordia University and the University of New Brunswick each recently launched new research centres on campus. Concordia’s new Collaboratoire pour les études des jeux de hasard et d’argent numériques connectés (CHANCE) research centre is a lab and knowledge-sharing space designed for those studying and sharing information about gambling behaviour. The collaboratory includes a space that […]

Concordia University’s Inter-Generational Fund has completed its transition to a “100/0/10” framework. The framework commits the fund to 100% sustainable investments, with the goal of moving beyond a net-zero economy to a restorative one, and pledges to allocate 10% to mission-driven projects. The fund has steadily shifted to a sustainability-centred strategy since 2019 when, the […]

To celebrate Earth Day, postsecondary institutions across the country have arranged special events and activities focused on the theme of environmental sustainability. Institutions such as Dalhousie University, Mohawk College, and the University of Waterloo are taking action on and around their campus by picking up litter or planting gardens and trees. Others—such as Collège Lionel-Groulx, […]

Concordia University has received a nearly $2.6M gift from Desjardins Group toward its ongoing fundraising campaign supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and professional development. The donation will primarily be used for two efforts: Campus Startup Desjardins—a suite of programs that accelerate the creation of scientific and technology start-ups—and Career Development Initiatives—such as an annual career fair, internships, […]

Concordia University, Langara College, and the Université du Québec à Montréal have announced new micro-programs focused on innovation. Concordia’s Microprogram in Innovation Mindset is a flexible, nine-credit undergraduate program. According to Concordia Innovation Lab Director Ann-Louise Davidson, it is designed for “people who want to enhance their ability to think critically, collaborate, effectively, and turn […]