QC institutions announce new, renewed programming

Two institutions in Québec have recently announced new and renewed programs. Cégep de Baie-Comeau has announced that it will be launching an attestation d’études collégiales program in forestry inventories and the environment in Fall 2026. This program is designed to address the need for skilled workers in the forestry centre. The Université de Québec au […]

The Université du Québec à Montréal has announced that its literary studies graduate programs will be redesigned for Fall 2026. UQAM Professor Catherine Cyr explained that the updates reflect changes in the scope of the field, as well as the changing expertise in the university’s faculty. As a part of the redesign, each program’s seminars […]

Université du Québec à Montréal has launched a new promotional campaign called “Penser haut et fort,” which emphasizes the role of university education in the advancement of society. A UQAM release explained that the campaign departs from the usual conventions for student recruitment and instead highlights the values and issues that are relevant to 18-to-25-year-olds. […]

Université de Moncton, Université du Québec à Montréal, and Université du Québec en Outaouais have each announced new centres. At UMoncton, the Centre d’excellence en pédagogie will help faculty improve their teaching. The centre is part of UMoncton’s plan to promote innovation and excellence in teaching across its three campuses. UQAM has launched two new […]

The Université du Québec à Montréal has announced its intent to develop an action plan focused on inclusive education. Earlier this year, UQAM adopted an inclusive education policy that seeks to create a university environment that is free of barriers to access, academic progression, and participation in university life. UQAM vice-rectrice à la Vie académique […]

The Université du Québec à Montréal has announced the launch of the new Clinique universitaire de santé globale, a university clinic focused on global health. The university clinic will bring together a variety of physical health, psychological, and social services in one accessible, centralized location. UQAM students will be able to develop their knowledge and […]

The Université du Québec à Montréal has announced that it will offer a certificate in online community studies starting in Fall 2026. Students enrolled in the 10-course program will learn to analyze and interact with online communities in fields including culture, education, and health. UQAM Département de communication sociale et publique professor Benoit Cordelier explained […]

The Université du Québec à Montréal has launched a chair focused on training and support for collective scientific writing. The chair will focus on two areas: the creation of training programs to support students in their scientific writing and the extension of work started at Thèsez-Vous?, which will support the creation and development of physical […]

The Université du Québec à Montréal is introducing two new masters-level program options. UQAM’s department of psychology will offer the maîtrise professionnelle en sciences psychologiques appliquées starting in Fall 2026. This professional master’s program will train professionals in scientific psychology to prepare them to work in areas such as user experience, occupational health and safety […]

Cégep de Rosemont, Northern Lakes College, and the Université du Québec à Montréal have launched new programs or course options. Cégep de Rosemont’s Sciences humaines is offering a pathway that will teach students about interpreting the news, debates, and social issues. At Northern Lakes, Computer Network Specialist students will have two new certification options: the […]