Campus Notices
In May 2025, the UPEI Board of Governors approved a balanced budget for the year ended April 30, 2026 (i.e., 2025–2026 fiscal year). UPEI’s consolidated financial statements for that fiscal year were audited by our external auditors, Doane Grant Thornton LLP, and received an unqualified audit opinion. UPEI’s external audit provides independent assurance that “the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the University of Prince Edward Island as at April 30, 2026.”
UPEI submitted the audited 2025–2026 financial statements to the Board of Governors on October 6, 2026, for approval. The approved statements are now posted to the Publications page on the upei.ca website.
Read the full message from Tim Walker, Vice-President Administration and Finance.
Looking to grow your skills and explore new learning opportunities? Join us to learn about the professional development resources available to UPEI staff and faculty. This session will provide an overview of the new Professional Development Opportunities Catalogue, the HR Calendar, the Teaching and Learning Centre, and LinkedIn Learning.
Learn where to find available learning opportunities, how to access key professional development resources, and how to register for and navigate LinkedIn Learning to support your ongoing growth and career development at UPEI.
Wednesday, October 14 10 am-11 am
This is a virtual session. Register here
Open to all staff and faculty
Facilitated by Cassie Driscoll, Training and Development Officer and the Teaching and Learning Centre
The Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights (EDIHR), which includes the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO), and the Human Rights Office (HRO), has moved!
Our new location is in the W. A. Murphy Student Centre, on the 2nd Floor, above the UPEI Bookstore. We are now neighbours with the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre. You can access our office via the stairs or elevator across from the Bookstore.
The Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights is a place you can come with concerns relating to harassment, discrimination, and sexual violence at UPEI. We can provide trauma-informed support; referrals to helpful services; safety planning; workplace and academic accommodations; information about applicable policies; information about reporting and resolution options; and more. We are here to help.
If you have included our contact information on your course syllabus, program materials, or other resources, we ask that you update them with our new location. This important step will reduce additional barriers for folks trying to access support. We appreciate your help!
The Biosafety Officer will be offering Bloodborne Pathogen training for faculty, staff, and students who work with or may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Date: October 29
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: AVC Room 278N
This training will cover:
- Bloodborne pathogen hazards and routes of exposure
- Safe work practices and exposure prevention
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Spill response and incident reporting procedures
- Relevant biosafety requirements and responsibilities
Individuals whose work involves handling human blood, tissues, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials are encouraged to attend.
Please register by emailing the Biosafety Officer (Tasha Benoit) at biosafety@upei.ca.
The Faculty of Sciences Environmental Sciences and Human Biology Seminar Series invites the campus community to a presentation by Dr. Royce Steeves, Fisheries and Oceans Canada entitled "Freshwater biomonitoring using DNA and eDNA". Everyone is welcome.
A new book titled "Moral Puzzles: Contractarian Fix," by Dr. Malcolm Murray, professor of philosophy at UPEI, will be launched on Monday, October 19, at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building. Hosted by the Bookmark, this event is free, and all are welcome.
Standard approaches to moral puzzles rest on a shared premise: that morality is timeless, written into the fabric of the universe. In Dr. Murray’s view, morality is not a set of enduring truths but the outcome of human evolution and natural selection. This social contract—a system of rules that rational, self-interested agents agree to follow because it enables a safer, more co-operative social life—highlights the difference between idealized moral theories and the real-world applications that often fall short of those ideals. In elegant, entertaining prose, "Moral Puzzles" ventures beyond the popular understanding of morality as a natural product, revisiting problems in moral philosophy with striking results. Dr. Murray invites readers to rediscover the central puzzles of moral theory through fresh arguments and interpretations.
Dr. Murray is the author of six philosophy books including "Morals and Consent: Contractarian Solutions to Ethical Woes." In addition, he has written a collection of one-act plays titled "The Philosopher," and his short stories have appeared in "Snow Softly Falling," "Riptides," "Galleon," and "Fiction Fix."
Please be advised that Financial Services and Procurement Services (KMB 131) will be closed from 12:00 - 4:00 pm on Friday, October 16, 2026, for a staff professional development session.
This closure also includes the Student Financial Services office (DH 202), and the Shipping and Receiving offices (AVC 1011N and HEF 143).
Join educators from across Atlantic Canada for the Atlantic Universities Teaching Showcase 2026, a virtual conference exploring innovative teaching practices and emerging issues in higher education. This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Diane Gutiw, is Vice President and Global AI Research Centre Lead at CGI and an internationally recognized leader in artificial intelligence. Recently recognized as Women in Tech North America's Most Disruptive Award recipient (2026) and Women in AI North America's Responsible AI Leader of the Year (2025), Dr. Gutiw will share insights on the opportunities and implications of AI for higher education.
The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Community of Practice on Graduate Supervision is a webinar entitled National Community of Practice on Graduate Supervision: AI in the Supervisory Relationship: Conversations Worth Having
Generative AI has become an integral part of graduate research, raising important questions for supervisors and students alike. This webinar examines how supervisors can guide students toward the ethical and effective use of generative AI in their writing, and how institutions are addressing instances of undisclosed AI use in thesis preparation. It also considers the potential of AI tools to support meaningful dialogue with students about their thinking, writing, and research practices. Participants will engage in a thoughtful discussion of these issues and gain practical approaches to inform their own supervisory practice.
October 23, 2026
2:00pm-3:30 pm Atlantic
Online - Registration required
Facilitators: Dr. Jacqueline Rice and Dr. Ali Shiri
The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies's National Community of Practice on Graduate Supervision was created for and by those doing the work of graduate supervision. It is a space for open exchange, shared learning and informal collaboration across institutions, roles and experience levels.
Looking to grow your skills and explore new learning opportunities? Join us to learn about the professional development resources available to UPEI staff and faculty. This session will provide an overview of the new Professional Development Opportunities Catalogue, the HR Calendar, the Teaching and Learning Centre, and LinkedIn Learning.
Learn where to find available learning opportunities, how to access key professional development resources, and how to register for and navigate LinkedIn Learning to support your ongoing growth and career development at UPEI.
Wednesday, October 14 10 am-11 am
This is a virtual session. Register here
Open to all staff and faculty
Facilitated by Cassie Driscoll, Training and Development Officer and the Teaching and Learning Centre
The Faculty of Sciences Environmental Sciences and Human Biology Seminar Series invites the campus community to a presentation by Dr. Royce Steeves, Fisheries and Oceans Canada entitled "Freshwater biomonitoring using DNA and eDNA". Everyone is welcome.
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall is now offering special meal pricing for staff and faculty. Enjoy lunch or dinner for $15.00, taxes included. All you care to eat, including daily specials. Lunch is served 11:30-1:30 pm, and dinner is served 4:30 - 6:30 pm. To check the weekly menu, go to UPEI_eats on Instagram or Facebook. Enjoy!
Join educators from across Atlantic Canada for the Atlantic Universities Teaching Showcase 2026, a virtual conference exploring innovative teaching practices and emerging issues in higher education. This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Diane Gutiw, is Vice President and Global AI Research Centre Lead at CGI and an internationally recognized leader in artificial intelligence. Recently recognized as Women in Tech North America's Most Disruptive Award recipient (2026) and Women in AI North America's Responsible AI Leader of the Year (2025), Dr. Gutiw will share insights on the opportunities and implications of AI for higher education.
The Biosafety Officer (BSO) would like to inform the UPEI community that there is a new Biohazardous Agent Transfer Form Instruction document and an updated Biohazardous Agent Transfer Form (Revision 2.0) which are now available on the Biosafety SharePoint site. These documents outline the requirements and approval process for the transfer, shipment, receipt, import, export, and purchase of biohazardous materials.
All faculty, staff, and students involved in work with biohazardous materials are encouraged to review the new instructions and begin using the updated form immediately. The revised process is intended to support compliance with applicable biosafety, biosecurity, transportation, and regulatory requirements while ensuring the safe handling and tracking of biohazardous materials across the University.
As a reminder, the BSO must be notified before the import, export, purchase, receipt, shipment, or transfer of any biohazardous material, and a completed Biohazardous Agent Transfer Form must be submitted for review and approved prior to proceeding with these activities. No transfer or purchase of biohazardous agents may occur until approval has been obtained from the BSO.
Biosafety Website:
https://upeica.sharepoint.com/sites/HSE/SitePages/Biosafety.aspx
Documents:
- Biohazardous Agent Transfer Form Instructions (R1.0, September 2026)
- Biohazardous Agent Transfer Form (R2.0, September 2026)
If you have any questions regarding the updated process or require assistance completing the form, please contact the Biosafety Officer at biosafety@upei.ca.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and compliant University environment.
The deadline for Animal Care protocol submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, November 6 for the November meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through UPEI Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/
For new protocols select ‘applications’ and for renewal or amendment protocols select ‘events’.
To view any UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they can be accessed through myUPEI at https://portal.upei.ca/facultystaff/administrativeservices/AVCAnimalCare/Pages/default.aspx.
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to scramble your way through a presentation you have no control over? It’s more fun than you think, and you can experience it yourself (or just come to watch!) at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship in 201 Robertson Library this Fall! No pre-registration required! See the Fall schedule below
- Thursday, October 8, 3:00-5:00 pm
- Thursday, October 29, 3:00-5:00 pm
- Thursday, November 12, 3:00-5:00 pm
- Thursday, December 3, 3:00-5:00 pm
Note: If you would like to participate, please bring a phone or computer that can access wi-fi or cellular data.
A new book titled "Moral Puzzles: Contractarian Fix," by Dr. Malcolm Murray, professor of philosophy at UPEI, will be launched on Monday, October 19, at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building. Hosted by the Bookmark, this event is free, and all are welcome.
Standard approaches to moral puzzles rest on a shared premise: that morality is timeless, written into the fabric of the universe. In Dr. Murray’s view, morality is not a set of enduring truths but the outcome of human evolution and natural selection. This social contract—a system of rules that rational, self-interested agents agree to follow because it enables a safer, more co-operative social life—highlights the difference between idealized moral theories and the real-world applications that often fall short of those ideals. In elegant, entertaining prose, "Moral Puzzles" ventures beyond the popular understanding of morality as a natural product, revisiting problems in moral philosophy with striking results. Dr. Murray invites readers to rediscover the central puzzles of moral theory through fresh arguments and interpretations.
Dr. Murray is the author of six philosophy books including "Morals and Consent: Contractarian Solutions to Ethical Woes." In addition, he has written a collection of one-act plays titled "The Philosopher," and his short stories have appeared in "Snow Softly Falling," "Riptides," "Galleon," and "Fiction Fix."
Join educators from across Atlantic Canada for the Atlantic Universities Teaching Showcase 2026, a virtual conference exploring innovative teaching practices and emerging issues in higher education. This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Diane Gutiw, is Vice President and Global AI Research Centre Lead at CGI and an internationally recognized leader in artificial intelligence. Recently recognized as Women in Tech North America's Most Disruptive Award recipient (2026) and Women in AI North America's Responsible AI Leader of the Year (2025), Dr. Gutiw will share insights on the opportunities and implications of AI for higher education.
