Institutions honour Indigenous Veterans Day, Remembrance Day with reflection, events

Institutions across Canada are hosting events and reflection opportunities in honour of Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. Institutions such as Centennial College, First Nations University of Canada, the University of Guelph, and the University of Toronto held or are holding ceremonies or services on campus. The Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre […]

Emily Carr University of Art + Design and Arts Umbrella have partnered to create an admissions pathway for emerging artists. The Arts Umbrella Intensive Program with ECU Pathway Option allows eligible students to earn ECU credits at Arts Umbrella and receive a portfolio waiver for direct entry into the university’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program. […]

Emily Carr University has entered its 100th academic year, with several celebratory events planned from now until September 2026. The university says that celebrations will include community events, exhibitions, public speakers, and more. “Art and design don’t just reflect the world, they shape it,” said ECU President Dr Trish Kelly. “Our centennial is a chance […]

Emily Carr University of Art + Design’s Student Services and The Stationery Project have partnered to develop custom stationery for prospective students while prioritizing sustainability. This stationery is created from wastepaper salvaged from the university’s labs, studios, and galleries at the university. This wastepaper is repurposed into creative stationery in sizes and formats that maximize […]

Emily Carr University of Art + Design has officially opened a new facility within its Centre for Digital Media that includes working areas for Master of Design students, studios for Master of Fine Arts students, critique/gallery spaces, and common amenities. ECU Associate Vice President of Research + Dean of Graduate Studies Justin Langlois said that […]

Emily Carr University of Art + Design has launched four micro-certificates in design leadership and user interface (UI) design. ECU’s User Interface Design Foundations Micro-Certificate introduces students to the field of UI design with courses on core visual design principles, user behaviour, and prototyping tools, while the UI Visual Design Micro-Certificate teaches participants how to […]

Leaders from Alberta University of the Arts, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, NSCAD University, and OCAD University have formed a national coalition called UAD4 to advocate for Canada’s art and design institutions. The coalition will meet quarterly to raise awareness of the sector’s contributions to the economy, cultural life, and local communities. The […]

Emily Carr University of Art + Design is introducing a first-of-its-kind Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Critical Ecological Practices cohort program. This two-year graduate program is delivered in a flexible format that allows students to study from their home community. The program covers topics related to climate justice and cultural transformation. “The degree will […]

Several postsecondary institutions are celebrating Halloween by sharing seasonal information and putting up themed displays. Brock University, MacEwan University, and the University of Saskatchewan released articles where researchers commented on Halloween-themed topics such as myths about bats, monsters, and hauntings. The University of New Brunswick shared the story of the spirit of Memorial Hall. Camosun […]