The McDougall Faculty of Business invites members of the campus community - students, faculty, and staff to attend an in-person public teaching demonstration by candidate "A" for a 10-month term position in the area of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management.

When: Friday, July 31 2026, 10:15-11:00 am

Where: Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 243

The Office of Research Services (ORS) will hold an information session about its reviews and approvals processes on August 5, at 12:00 pm, in Kelley Memorial Building, Room 210 (please note that this is a change in location), for faculty, research scientists, post-docs, and graduate students.

 The ORS supports researchers through the research administration process. We recognize that it can be complicated and takes precious time! Several institutional reviews are required, an important step to ensure accuracy and compliance, manage institutional commitments, and reduce risk to everyone involved in the research (PI, students, participants, partners, and the University). This session will outline the ORS review and approvals processes and timelines, highlighting factors that might affect these processes, and providing tips to researchers to enhance efficiencies of this important work. 

Register here: Info session - Understanding Research Services' reviews and approvals processes 

The changes to the Research Travel Grant Program announced recently will be paused.

The travel grant is for researchers presenting their scholarly work.

Over the coming weeks, several office moves and space enhancements will take place to improve student services and create a more welcoming experience in Dalton Hall.

These changes are made possible by the upcoming relocation of Accessibility Services to a new dedicated space in the Robertson Library Annex, providing improved accessibility, privacy, and testing facilities.

Key changes include:

• Accessibility Services relocating to the Robertson Library Annex.
• Experiential Education moving to the fourth floor of Dalton Hall.
• Recruitment and First-Year Advising relocating to the second floor of Dalton Hall
• Admissions and Customized English Language Programs relocating to the first floor of Dalton Hall.
• Improvements to the lobby and second-floor entry areas, including enhanced reception, wayfinding, and student seating.

While some temporary disruptions may occur during the transition, all services will remain available, and every effort will be made to minimize impacts on daily operations.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance student services and spaces across campus.

The next deadline for submitting biosafety applications, including new applications, renewals, and/or amendments, is Friday, July 31, 2026. These applications will be reviewed at the August 20 meeting.

All research compliance applications, including biosafety application forms, must be submitted through the UPEI researcher portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/. Instructions for using the researcher portal are available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms.

Please contact the Research Compliance Coordinator at researchcompliance@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the researcher portal, or about the biosafety application, review, and approval process.

The Doctor of Psychology Program invites all to attend the public presentation of Tori Bolton's Dissertation Defense titled: “I was not ready for what was coming. I don’t know if anyone ever is”: Raising a Child with a Life-limiting Condition in Rural Prince Edward Island. 

Date and Time: August 5, 2026 at 10:00am
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104

Please join us in supporting Tori on this momentous occasion!

The Doctor of Psychology Program invites all to attend the public presentation of Delrae Fawcett's Dissertation Defense titled:  "Beyond Food: A Relational and Embodied Framework of Eating Disorders" 

Date and Time: August 11, 2026 at 11:30am
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104

Please join us in supporting Delrae on this momentous occasion!

The Office of Research Services (ORS) will hold an information session about its reviews and approvals processes on August 5, at 12:00 pm, in Kelley Memorial Building, Room 210 (please note that this is a change in location), for faculty, research scientists, post-docs, and graduate students.

 The ORS supports researchers through the research administration process. We recognize that it can be complicated and takes precious time! Several institutional reviews are required, an important step to ensure accuracy and compliance, manage institutional commitments, and reduce risk to everyone involved in the research (PI, students, participants, partners, and the University). This session will outline the ORS review and approvals processes and timelines, highlighting factors that might affect these processes, and providing tips to researchers to enhance efficiencies of this important work. 

Register here: Info session - Understanding Research Services' reviews and approvals processes 

The changes to the Research Travel Grant Program announced recently will be paused.

The travel grant is for researchers presenting their scholarly work.

The next deadline for submitting biosafety applications, including new applications, renewals, and/or amendments, is Friday, July 31, 2026. These applications will be reviewed at the August 20 meeting.

All research compliance applications, including biosafety application forms, must be submitted through the UPEI researcher portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/. Instructions for using the researcher portal are available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms.

Please contact the Research Compliance Coordinator at researchcompliance@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the researcher portal, or about the biosafety application, review, and approval process.

The Office of Research Services (ORS) will hold an information session about its reviews and approvals processes on August 5, at 12:00 pm, in Kelley Memorial Building, Room 210 (please note that this is a change in location), for faculty, research scientists, post-docs, and graduate students.

 The ORS supports researchers through the research administration process. We recognize that it can be complicated and takes precious time! Several institutional reviews are required, an important step to ensure accuracy and compliance, manage institutional commitments, and reduce risk to everyone involved in the research (PI, students, participants, partners, and the University). This session will outline the ORS review and approvals processes and timelines, highlighting factors that might affect these processes, and providing tips to researchers to enhance efficiencies of this important work. 

Register here: Info session - Understanding Research Services' reviews and approvals processes 

The changes to the Research Travel Grant Program announced recently will be paused.

The travel grant is for researchers presenting their scholarly work.

Over the coming weeks, several office moves and space enhancements will take place to improve student services and create a more welcoming experience in Dalton Hall.

These changes are made possible by the upcoming relocation of Accessibility Services to a new dedicated space in the Robertson Library Annex, providing improved accessibility, privacy, and testing facilities.

Key changes include:

• Accessibility Services relocating to the Robertson Library Annex.
• Experiential Education moving to the fourth floor of Dalton Hall.
• Recruitment and First-Year Advising relocating to the second floor of Dalton Hall
• Admissions and Customized English Language Programs relocating to the first floor of Dalton Hall.
• Improvements to the lobby and second-floor entry areas, including enhanced reception, wayfinding, and student seating.

While some temporary disruptions may occur during the transition, all services will remain available, and every effort will be made to minimize impacts on daily operations.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance student services and spaces across campus.

July is a month known for celebrations, and it's the perfect opportunity to recognize the colleagues who deserve a moment in the spotlight.

Our Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues feature highlights the individuals who help make UPEI exceptional through their support, kindness, and commitment to our shared values.

Consider nominating a colleague who has:

• Supported you or your team during a busy time
• Gone above and beyond to help others
• Made a lasting positive impact through their actions

We want to celebrate them!

For details about the program, including links to past issues and access to the submission form, please click here.

Let's continue building a culture of appreciation by recognizing the people who make our campus community shine.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 31, 2026.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the remarkable people behind UPEI's success.

The Teaching and Learning Centre wishes to advise the campus community that licenses for Yuja and Collaborate will not be renewed. Beginning this fall, Microsoft Teams will be the institution’s supported platform for video conferencing, recording, and related instructional activities. Existing webcams in classrooms are universal and will work with Teams.

Training opportunities for instructors will be offered in August and online, on-demand resources will also be available. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the TLC at tlc@upei.ca if you have any questions.

The next deadline for submitting biosafety applications, including new applications, renewals, and/or amendments, is Friday, July 31, 2026. These applications will be reviewed at the August 20 meeting.

All research compliance applications, including biosafety application forms, must be submitted through the UPEI researcher portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/. Instructions for using the researcher portal are available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms.

Please contact the Research Compliance Coordinator at researchcompliance@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the researcher portal, or about the biosafety application, review, and approval process.

The Dexterra Group Food Services Team would like to update the campus community regarding our team leadership at UPEI.

We are pleased to share that Hans Sell has assumed the role of Food Service Director and will be your primary point of contact moving forward. For any catering requests or ongoing communication, please contact Holly Fredericks at holly.fredericks@dexterra.com, and for all other food service inquiries, please contact Hans directly at hans.sell@dexterra.com.

We appreciate your continued partnership and look forward to supporting you throughout the upcoming academic year.

Event Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:30 pm

Location: Atlantic Veterinary College

Room: Room 286A/287 (The McCain Foundation Learning Commons)

Looking for simple ways to increase student engagement without redesigning your course? Join the UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre for a practical Lunch and Learn on incorporating brief, evidence-informed active learning strategies into lectures. Explore techniques that help students think, discuss, retrieve, and apply what they are learning—all with minimal preparation. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can implement immediately in their own teaching.

Almost all universities across Canada have collective agreements with their faculty and staff, and negotiations are a routine part of the life cycle of these agreements. During 2026, the University of Prince Edward Island has been engaged in the process of negotiating new Collective Agreements with the UPEI Faculty Association (FA #1 and FA #2), CUPE 1870, CUPE 501, IBEW 1928, and PSAC.

The University will make every effort to keep employees, students, and community members informed about collective bargaining process and will share regular updates on the work underway at each table. Please refer upei.ca/labour for updates and access to resources.

The next deadline for submitting biosafety applications, including new applications, renewals, and/or amendments, is Friday, July 31, 2026. These applications will be reviewed at the August 20 meeting.

All research compliance applications, including biosafety application forms, must be submitted through the UPEI researcher portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/. Instructions for using the researcher portal are available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms.

Please contact the Research Compliance Coordinator at researchcompliance@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the researcher portal, or about the biosafety application, review, and approval process.