Calling all research-focused Masters and Doctoral students - sign up today to participate in the upcoming UPEI Three Minute Thesis (3MT)!

How do I register for 3MT?
Complete the registration form: 2026 UPEI 3 Minute Thesis Participant Registration
Deadline to register: 4:00 pm, Wednesday, February 25

What is 3MT?
A skills building opportunity, challenging thesis-based graduate students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes

When is 3MT?
4:00-6:00 pm*, Friday, March 20 (*exact time subject to change)

For more information about 3MT, eligibility and past winners visit the FGS UPEI 3MT page, for questions contact FGS via Colleen Gallant cgallant@upei.ca or Kendra Mellish kmellish@upei.ca 

Join host Michael Landsberg for a candid, unfiltered discussion about how trauma takes hold, how it shows up, and what recovery can look like. Real stories. No platitudes. Be part of an honest, human conversation about trauma, healing, and support. 

Trauma doesn’t ask for permission — and nearly 90% of us will experience it in our lifetime. The impact is real, and it echoes through our lives, our relationships, and our workplaces. It’s time for a real conversation.

Register now to secure your spot.

Have a question for Michael? Submit questions in advance to TheBigShow@greenshield.ca. While this session is delivered in English, attendees may select closed captioning in French.

Organized by GreenShield Events

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 1:00 PM AST
Platform: Zoom

The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet on Wednesday, February 25, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (97 Queen Street).

We will discuss pages 68 (“Second Aspect of the Eternal Return”) to 87 (up to “Plan of The Genealogy of Morals”) from Gilles Deleuze’s Nietzsche and Philosophy.

This group is an invitation to think with Deleuze — and with one another. No prior experience is required. Just an open mind and a willingness to experiment with ideas.

If you would like to attend, please reach out to Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.

“Do not read, as children do, to amuse yourself, or like the ambitious, for the purpose of instruction. No, read in order to live.” — Gustave Flaubert

Join CCCE for Networking and Professionalism workshop on February 25 at 4:00 pm.

Networking and Professionalism is a dynamic two-hour workshop designed to help students build meaningful, lasting connections. Participants will learn how to prepare effectively for networking opportunities, communicate with confidence and professionalism, and articulate clear objectives and “asks” in conversations. The session will also explore the role of appropriate attire, active listening, and thoughtful follow-up in strengthening professional relationships. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, attendees will leave better equipped to represent themselves with clarity, confidence, and credibility in any professional setting.

Sign up today!

Following the launch of the new Low-Value, Low-Risk Fee for Service (FFS) Process, effective February 9, 2026, the Contracts and Insurance Office will be offering an additional information session for faculty and staff who were unable to attend earlier sessions or those who would like further clarification. 

What’s Changed? 

Under the new process, Fee for Service engagements valued at $50,000 or less that meet established low-risk criteria no longer require a Fee for Service Agreement. 

About the Information Session

This session will help departments understand the new process and will provide an opportunity to ask questions. The session will include.  

• An overview of the Contracts and Insurance Office 

• An overview of Fee for Service Agreements 

• A walkthrough of the new Low-Value, Low-Risk FFS Process 

• A Q & A period for participant questions 

Session Details:  

• February 25, 2026 | 11:00–12:00 pm | Andrew Hall 142 | Register Here  

Questions:  

If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the Contracts and Insurance Office at contracts@upei.ca 

Please be advised that Financial Services and Procurement Services (KMB 131) will be closed from 12:00 - 4:00 pm on Friday, February 20 for a staff function. 

This closure also includes the Student Financial Services office (DH 202), and the Shipping and Receiving offices (AVC 1011N and HEF 143).

The University Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision recognizes and encourages excellence in the supervision, mentorship, and support of graduate students.

Nominated candidates will have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the learning experience of graduate students at UPEI. Among the factors to be considered by the Committee will be: mentoring, advising, and helping graduate students to secure research funding, scholarships, and awards; engaging graduate students in meaningful research opportunities; guiding graduate students through to the timely completion of their degree; and preparing them for a successful career.

• Nominations may be submitted by faculty, staff, students, or a combination thereof.
• Nominations must be supported by two nominators. At least one nominator must be a member of UPEI's faculty or staff.
• Nominations must include a dated statement of no more than two (2) pages proposing the nomination, describing and justifying the achievements in the category for which the application is being made. Nominations must provide specific examples to support the nomination.

Nominations are submitted in confidence through the online nomination form.

Questions may be directed to universityawards@upei.ca.

Nominations close on Friday, February 27, 2026

For more information about each award including, eligibility and the nomination process, please click here

The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship is hosting a workshop focused on teaching the basics about creating a business plan on Monday, February 23, from 5PM - 7PM. Participants will learn about the major components of a business plan and what sort of information should be included in the document.

Attendees participating in the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program will also receive suggestions, tips, and tricks for how to make the most of their business plan for their written award submissions. The event is open to the public, but those participating in the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program Accelerate stream will have the event count towards their attendance boost for the Entrepreneurial written awards if present.

Sign up today!

This trombone and piano recital featuring UPEI brass professor Dr. Dale Sorensen with Dr. Magdalena von Eccher will showcase three 20th-century works by French women composers, along with 21st-century masterpieces by American composers James M. David and Susan Mutter.

Fantaisie de trombone will take place on Sunday, March 1 at 2:30pm on the SDU Stage at Steel Recital Hall. Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator.

Admission: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $10 students. FREE for all UPEI students with a valid ID card. Tickets are available in advance at upei.universitytickets.com or by cash at the door.

You're invited to the Robertson Library Book Club! Throughout Winter Term 2026, we will read and discuss three books on the topic of indigeneity in the region of Turtle Island known as Canada. Book club meetings will be co-hosted by Morgan Varis, a sessional instructor from IKERAS (Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies). These meetings will take place on the last Monday of each month from January - March and will be held in the Robertson Library lobby at noon (12pm); light refreshments will be provided. 

Our next meeting is Monday, February 23, 12pm-1pm, discussing Out of the Depths: The Experiences of Mi’kmaw Children at the Indian Residential School at Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia by Isabelle Knockwood (nonfiction)

"Daring to break the code of silence imposed on Aboriginal students, residential school survivor Isabelle Knockwood offers the firsthand experiences of forty-two survivors of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School. In their own words, these former students remember their first day of residential schooling, when they were outwardly transformed through hair cuts and striped uniforms marked with numbers. Then followed years of inner transformation from a strict and regimented life of education and manual training, as well as harsh punishments for speaking their own language or engaging in Indigenous customs. The survivors also speak of being released from their school — and having to decide between living in a racist and unwelcoming dominant society or returning to reserves where the Aboriginal culture had evolved." -Fernwood Publishing

Copies of all three books are available to borrow from the Robertson Library (courtesy of PEI Public Library/Service des bibliothèques publiques ÎPÉ and their book club kit program):

Birdie by Tracey Lindberg
Out of the Depths by Isabelle Knockwood
The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

Hope to see you there!

Join host Michael Landsberg for a candid, unfiltered discussion about how trauma takes hold, how it shows up, and what recovery can look like. Real stories. No platitudes. Be part of an honest, human conversation about trauma, healing, and support. 

Trauma doesn’t ask for permission — and nearly 90% of us will experience it in our lifetime. The impact is real, and it echoes through our lives, our relationships, and our workplaces. It’s time for a real conversation.

Register now to secure your spot.

Have a question for Michael? Submit questions in advance to TheBigShow@greenshield.ca. While this session is delivered in English, attendees may select closed captioning in French.

Organized by GreenShield Events

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 1:00 PM AST
Platform: Zoom

The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet on Wednesday, February 25, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (97 Queen Street).

We will discuss pages 68 (“Second Aspect of the Eternal Return”) to 87 (up to “Plan of The Genealogy of Morals”) from Gilles Deleuze’s Nietzsche and Philosophy.

This group is an invitation to think with Deleuze — and with one another. No prior experience is required. Just an open mind and a willingness to experiment with ideas.

If you would like to attend, please reach out to Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.

“Do not read, as children do, to amuse yourself, or like the ambitious, for the purpose of instruction. No, read in order to live.” — Gustave Flaubert

Following the launch of the new Low-Value, Low-Risk Fee for Service (FFS) Process, effective February 9, 2026, the Contracts and Insurance Office will be offering an additional information session for faculty and staff who were unable to attend earlier sessions or those who would like further clarification. 

What’s Changed? 

Under the new process, Fee for Service engagements valued at $50,000 or less that meet established low-risk criteria no longer require a Fee for Service Agreement. 

About the Information Session

This session will help departments understand the new process and will provide an opportunity to ask questions. The session will include.  

• An overview of the Contracts and Insurance Office 

• An overview of Fee for Service Agreements 

• A walkthrough of the new Low-Value, Low-Risk FFS Process 

• A Q & A period for participant questions 

Session Details:  

• February 25, 2026 | 11:00–12:00 pm | Andrew Hall 142 | Register Here  

Questions:  

If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the Contracts and Insurance Office at contracts@upei.ca 

Please be advised that Financial Services and Procurement Services (KMB 131) will be closed from 12:00 - 4:00 pm on Friday, February 20 for a staff function. 

This closure also includes the Student Financial Services office (DH 202), and the Shipping and Receiving offices (AVC 1011N and HEF 143).

The UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre is hosting its annual full-day Teaching Community Conference on Tuesday April 28, 2026.  This year’s theme will be: Connected Teaching: Connecting with Community, Self, and Place. RSVP Here.

The Teaching Community Conference is an opportunity to breathe further life into our  strategic commitment to innovative and connected teaching, research, and scholarship by sharing our experiences, challenges, and opportunities of advancing teaching and learning at UPEI. Conference participants are invited to reflect on this theme and consider relevant questions such as:  

• What supports, skills, and critical capacities do faculty need to embrace the relational and connected nature of teaching?
• As we consider expanding the walls of our classrooms and broadening our partnerships, how do we ensure we aren’t simply supplementing traditional teaching practices but rather transforming what teaching itself means?
• How does a commitment to relational and connected teaching help build faculty capacity to recognize and respond to structural barriers students face?  

We are looking for proposals from the UPEI community that highlight current teaching and learning initiatives, share new ideas, and build collaborative strategies for a more inclusive accessible, and courageous university. Proposals from staff and faculty are welcome. There are four formats suggested for proposals:

• Traditional Oral Presentation: Presenters share a talk about a teaching and learning project or topic related to the theme, speaking for about 20 minutes, followed by 5-10 minutes for questions.
• Lightning Talk: "Small Shifts, Significant Gains." Presenters share a teaching strategy or practice that they’ve found effective in supporting student learning, speaking for about ten minutes, followed by a short group discussion.
• Interactive Workshop: A hands-on session that encourages active participation and collaboration among attendees. The workshop could involve group activities, discussions, practical exercises, etc.
• Indigenous Sharing Circle: A facilitated, safe space for individuals to come together to discuss topics related to the theme, share their experiences, listen to each other, build relationships, offer support, and connect with each other.
• Facilitated Round table Discussion: A structured, collaborative conversation led by a facilitator to encourage open dialogue, balanced participation, and exploration of shared issues among participants. The session is guided by clear objectives and prompts, resulting in documented insights and agreed‑upon themes or recommendations.  

The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 23, 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to TLC@upei.ca.  

Proposals can be submitted here.  

Great workplaces thrive on recognition! The University Awards of Excellence celebrate employees who make UPEI an inspiring place to work and learn. By nominating a colleague, or someone who has supported your success at UPEI, you not only honor their contributions but also help create a culture of respect, teamwork, and appreciation. 

Nominations may be submitted by faculty, staff, and students.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate those who make an impact in our community. Nominate today! 

Nominations close on Friday, February 27, 2026

For more information about each award including eligibility and the nomination process, please click here

Black histories and perspectives are relevant across disciplines, not only in history-focused courses. The TLC recommends this guide from Unwritten Histories, which compiles Canadian online resources, including primary sources, lesson plans, and teaching tools for integrating Black history across subjects in post-secondary settings.

The Health, Safety, and Environment Department (HSE) is offering Basic (previously called Emergency) First Aid/CPR training sessions on the following date:

• March 2, 2026, 8:30 am–4:00 pm. Registration cut off: February 20, 2026

**Seats are limited, please register early to guarantee your spot!

To register, please email HSE@upei.ca. Include your name, department, contact number and the session date you are registering for. 

The cost of registration will be covered by HSE for all UPEI faculty and staff, including students who require training for on-campus employment. Students who do not require training for on-campus employment are welcome to attend; however, the cost of registration will not be covered by HSE. 

Intermediate (Previously called Standard) First Aid/CPR training is a comprehensive two-day course that offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need enhanced training as a work requirement. Please contact HSE at HSE@upei.ca if you require this training.

A groundbreaking collection of essays titled "Turning the Tide: Climate Change, Social Change and Islandness" will be launched on March 2, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building Room 201, University of Prince Edward Island. The collection is published by Island Studies Press.

The book launch will include a panel discussion with co-editors Jean Mitchell and Laurie Brinklow from the University of Prince Edward Island, local contributors, and co-editors Eric Mijts from the University of Aruba and islands researcher Anouk Mertens, who will join virtually. The panel will engage in a unique conversation that spans art, agriculture, labour, and energy. Authors will highlight key findings from their chapters and answer questions about how art can function as a bridge between climate change and social change, or how remote islands face unique challenges when it comes to meeting energy needs, or what local and Indigenous knowledge can offer to resilient food systems.

This interdisciplinary book foregrounds island storytellers as they convey worldviews, knowledge, and cultural values, beliefs, and emotions that are often missing from climate change discourses. How are the effects of climate change and catastrophic weather experienced and narrated by islanders? What stories need to be told? How do local, traditional, and Indigenous knowledge practices facilitate the capacity to improvise, innovate, and adapt to volatile weather events? How do social relations on climate-stressed islands continue to flourish? How do governance structures and issues of sovereignty support and/or inhibit climate and social justice?

This wide-ranging and deep conversation places islands and islanders at the centre of climate change. The event is free, and all are welcome. For more information, contact Bren Simmers at Island Studies Press at 902-566-0386 or ispstaff@upei.ca.

The week of February 16-20 is not only Reading Week but also the beginning of holy seasons for many. Lent and Ramadan follow a similar schedule this year.  

The Chaplaincy Centre will NOT be hosting our annual pancake breakfast on Tuesday February 17.  The Chaplaincy Centre will have Mass on Ash Wednesday, February 18 at 4:00 pm.