Our NASHional Conference
Join student-journalists from across Canada at NASH. Hosted by CUP in collaboration with a member paper each year, NASH is a great resource to learn from professionals in the media industry, network with other student-journalists, and attend our annual JHM Awards.
Canada's largest student journalism conference
Every year since its inception, CUP has held a national conference, also known as NASH. The conference moves around the country and serves as the annual general meeting of the organization. It also features a number of training seminars and high-profile keynote speakers.
Vision
The purpose of NASH is to bring together student journalists from across Canada to learn both from industry experts and each other. Each year, the host school selects a theme for NASH, which often speaks to the constantly evolving world of journalism.
Past hosts
A brief overview at some of our past NASH host papers over the years.
2026
NASH88 (Cultivate)
Capilano Courier
Capilano University,
Vancouver BC
2025
NASH87 (Perseverance)
The Silhouette
McMaster University,
Hamilton, ON
2024
NASH86 (Adaptation)
NAIT Nugget
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology,
Edmonton, AB
2023
NASH85 (Revolutionize)
The Silhouette
McMaster University,
Hamilton, ON
2022
NASH84 (Evolve)
The Concordian
Concordia University,
Montreal, QC
2021
NASH83 (Disrupt)
The Varsity
University of Toronto,
Toronto, ON
2020
NASH82 (Empower)
The Ubyssey
University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, BC
2019
NASH81 (Refine)
The Gauntlet
University of Calgary,
Calgary, AB
2018
NASH80 (Connect)
The Eyeopener
Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
Toronto, ON
2017
NASH79 (Start Up)
The Brunswickan
University of New Brunswick,
Fredericton, NB
2016
NASH78 (Assemble)
WLU Student Publications
Toronto, ON
2015
NASH77 (Access)
The Fulcrum
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
2014
NASH76 (Mash Up)
Edmonton, AB