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What's going on at OCAD U

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Animation students and alums highlighted at Ottawa International Animation Festival

Three OCAD U community members present experimental visions to international audiences at one of the world’s leading animation events.

September 23, 2025

How design can transform the birth experience

OCAD U Professor Emerit Dr. Doreen Balabanoff is leading global research on how design can reshape birth environments and contribute to better health and well-being for women, babies and families.

September 22, 2025

OCAD U and EU transform Canada Malting Silos into monumental living body of water at Nuit Blanche

On Oct. 4, OCAD U and the European Union light up Nuit Blanche with a vast cinematic projection at Toronto’s waterfront.

September 17, 2025

Design as a catalyst for positive change

As founder of the social innovation lab, DESIGNwith, Associate Professor Ranee Lee is advancing research on sustainability, community impact and biomaterials – bridging academia, industry and public engagement.

September 15, 2025

Celebrating the revitalization of Butterfield Park

OCAD University welcomed over 100 guests to Butterfield Park on September 10 to celebrate the revitalized space and recognize the donors who made the transformation possible.

September 12, 2025

David Binet’s philanthropy surpasses $1 million with new gift to OCAD U

OCAD University is recognizing long-time supporter and former Board of Governors Vice-Chair David Binet, whose philanthropy to the University has now surpassed $1 million, with a recent $700,000 gift to establish the David Binet Design Leadership Fund.

September 11, 2025

Events and exhibitions happening at OCAD U

Liminal Spaces

September 3, 2025 8:30 a.m. - September 27, 2025 7 p.m.

Ignite Gallery

Callum Donovan-Grujicich, Firouzeh Saremi Far, Ro Dalzell, Wang Zi

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Sustainable Makers Market

September 27, 2025 12 p.m. - September 28, 2025 5 p.m.

Off Campus

Presented by OCAD University at the Water/Fall Festival.

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Solo Exhibition: Remembered & Forgotten, by Dr. Nithikul Nimkulrat

August 16, 2025 10 a.m. - September 28, 2025 6 p.m.

Solo Exhibition: Remembered & Forgotten, by Dr. Nithikul Nimkulrat

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Celebration of Life: Remembering April Hickox

October 3, 2025 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)

Members of the OCAD University community are invited to attend a Celebration of Life to remember April Hickox, a beloved faculty member who passed away on Aug. 15, 2025.

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