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)

Portrait d’une collection universitaire
Une exposition à la Galerie de l’UQAM raconte l’histoire de la Collection d’œuvres d’art de l’Université.

Nouvelle vidéoprojection en danse
Des chorégraphies conçues dans un cours du Département de danse illuminent la façade du pavillon Président-Kennedy.

La pratique musicale a des effets positifs sur le bien-être
Jouer d’un instrument a aidé les sujets d’une étude à traverser la pandémie.

Les mathématiques sous l’angle de l’art et de la poésie
Une conférence du Cœur des sciences soulignera le lancement de l’exposition MathémAlchimie.
Impact projects : UQAM at the centre of transformation
Discover innovative projects that, each in their own way, help shape the identity of UQAM and transform Quebec society.