Creation at UQAM
Innovation. Intersectorality. Impact.
At UQAM, creation brings together a broad spectrum of activities and disciplines: dance, communications, literature, music, design, visual and media arts, theatre, etc. But what happens when research is combined with creation?
Collaborative and involving several disciplines, research-creation at UQAM refers to research practices or approaches that promote artistic, media, literary, design or other creation.
UQAM’s creation researchers stand out for their:
- interdisciplinarity
- innovations
- high level of activity
- drive to promote culture and promote the arts in Quebec society and internationally
Strategic directions
The 2020-2025 strategic directions for research and creation (PDF in French) at UQAM are structured around six main divisions:
- Cognition, creation and learning
- Territorial issues and environmental challenges
- Theoretical foundations and applied development of digital and technological research
- Governance, ethics and responsible management
- Identity, culture, and society
- Health and wellness
Check out the research news at UQAM (in French)

Hommage à Martine Époque et Denis Poulin
Dans le cadre de son 40e anniversaire, le Département de danse présente une exposition sur la carrière des deux professeurs.

Une vidéoprojection étudiante sur le pavillon de Design
Intrusion propose un dialogue inédit entre l’architecture du pavillon et les imaginaires numériques émergents.

Un regard inédit sur le Japon
L’exposition présentée au Centre de design explore la résilience des infrastructures et de l’architecture japonaise face aux catastrophes naturelles et aux aléas climatiques.

Que font les insectes la nuit?
Le dôme de la SAT accueille un film issu d’une résidence d’artiste de Caroline Hayeur à l’Insectarium.
Impact projects : UQAM at the centre of transformation (in French)
Discover innovative projects that, each in their own way, help shape the identity of UQAM and transform Quebec society.







