Emancipation Day
On August 1, Canadians are invited to observe Emancipation Day, which celebrates and honours the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire. In 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 as Emancipation Day in Canada.
“Opening doors to data” training session by CRDCN
Join CRDCN for a half day of free programming: (1) a research-policy nexus session; and (2) a research data management training session.
Atlantic Veterinary College welcomes 67 new veterinarians to the profession
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) welcomed 67 new veterinarians to the profession at the annual White Coat Ceremony.
UPEI Men’s Basketball Panther Kamari Scott honoured with Rory Beck Award after stellar career
The UPEI Department of Athletics and Recreation is proud to announce that UPEI Men’s Basketball standout Kamari Scott is the 2025 recipient of the Rory Beck Outstanding Academic and Athletic Leadership Award.
Scott received the prestigious honour during UPEI’s convocation ceremony for the faculties of Business and Sustainable Design Engineering on May 14. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
President's Town Hall: UPEI Action Plan Update
The next President's Town Hall will feature the progress report on Year 0 and Year 1 of the UPEI Action Plan—and the Year 2 Implementation Plan.
Kate Richard, Jane Ngobia, and Wendy Rodgers will present and discuss the activities completed in years 0 and 1, and some of the bigger implementation plans for Year 2.
This Town Hall will be open to the broader UPEI community, including partners from government, members of our Board of Governors, and other relevant groups.
Celebration of Colleagues
Join us as we come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication of our faculty and staff at UPEI!
Thursday, May 29, 2025
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Room 121S, UPEI Performing Arts Centre
Join the UPEI Spring into Wellness Challenge and Panther Wellness Prowl!
The “Spring into Wellness Challenge” is designed exclusively for UPEI staff and faculty to prioritize well-being through fun, themed, daily activities. This exciting four-week individual challenge starts on Monday, May 26, and ends on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
"I wanted to be in a place where my research could give back to the community."
What motivated you to pursue a graduate degree at UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?
I live in Stratford, grew up on the Island, and wanted to be in a place where my research could give back to the community. I’ve had excellent experiences at both UPEI (I graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology) and Health PEI, so pursuing a Master’s degree that allowed me to work with both of these organizations was a significant motivator.
Provincial ADHD program at UPEI transitions to Health PEI
The provincial ADHD program operated by the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) transitioned to Health PEI, effective April 1, 2025.
“This milestone represents a significant advancement in the program’s journey, ensuring ongoing support and services for Islanders living with ADHD,” said Marilyn Barrett, Director of Distributed Medical Education and Family Medicine, and former director of the UPEI ADHD program.
UPEI graduate students present research at 2025 3-Minute Thesis event
Building social awareness in robots, the impacts of physical activity for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, and data solutions for hidden potato crop stresses were the focus of prize-winning 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) presentations by UPEI graduate students on May 7, 2025.
The 3MT competition challenges graduate students to explain their thesis within three minutes and in a format that a general audience can understand. The winner earns a place at the regional 3MT competition in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on June 4, and the top three presenters receive prize money.
