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Canva’s partnership with the University of California (UC) will involve providing its complete suite of visual communication tools to over 240,000 faculty and staff and 300,000 students across UC’s 10 campuses.
This partnership aims to revolutionise UC’s educational approach by offering cutting-edge visual communication and design tools, including Canva for Campus – a powerful suite encompassing Docs, Websites, Whiteboards, Data Visualization tools, and the newly launched AI-powered Magic Studio.
“From UC Berkeley to UCLA, we’re incredibly excited to be partnering with the University of California to bring the power of visual communication to more than 500,000 students and faculty across the UC system’s 10 campuses.
Through this partnership, we’re looking forward to rolling out our full suite of products to help the UC community achieve their creative goals,” said Melanie Perkins, Canva’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer.
“In a world where visual communication has become the status quo in every industry and profession, ensuring we’re equipping students for an increasingly visual workforce is more important than ever,” Perkins said.
The Canva Shield, a suite of AI safety tools, aligns with UC’s commitment to responsible AI use. This collaboration underscores the significance of preparing higher education students with essential workplace skills, acknowledging visual communication as a critical factor for success in today’s dynamic job market.
The agreement reflects UC’s dedication to fostering visual communication tools as integral to student success in both professional and educational realms, aligning with the growing demand for design skills in various professions.
The new partnership also empowers UC to:
Rollout of the platform is expected to be completed in stages, starting in January 2024. Canva and UC officials are also exploring course development, student training programs, and co-hosting future events.
Canva’s rapid growth in education is evidenced by its widespread use in classrooms globally, with 50 million K-12 teachers and students already benefiting from its visual communication and design literacy tools. This collaboration reinforces the importance of visual communication skills at the collegiate level, where institutions seek to equip students for an increasingly visual workforce.
“We always aim to meet our students, staff and faculty where they are and provide tools to further their success,” said Van Williams, Vice President of Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer for the University of California.
“Our world today is a visual one. We communicate through presentations, reports and social media. Canva’s ease of use and ability to make complex things simple has made it a widely used tool by our students and staff. Now, everyone in our community will have access to this powerful platform, a key tool in an increasingly visual academic and professional world,” Williams said.
