UPEI physics student wins award at Atlantic Universities Physics and Astronomy Conference

UPEI physics student Liam MacNevin received a first-place Tindall/Steinitz Award in Research during the 2023 Atlantic Universities Physics and Astronomy Conference (AUPAC). The conference was hosted by Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia from February 3–5.

MacNevin received the award for his research entitled “Force-Distance Relationship of Stretched Polycatenane Structures.” His research was carried out under the supervision of UPEI physics professor James Polson when MacNevin worked as a research assistant during the summer of 2022. 

POSTPONED TO APRIL 25: Island Lecture Series with Dr. Irené Novaczek 

Join us for an Island Lecture Series presentation by marine ecologist Dr. Irené Novaczek on the ecosystem restoration project at Basin Head. Basin Head was designated as a "Marine Protected Area" under the Oceans Act in 2005, to conserve and protect a unique strain of Irish moss (Chondrus crispus) which is thought to exist only within the confines of Basin Head.

Attention UPEI International Students! Tips for Preparing a Successful Study Permit Application "Virtual Session"

Join the UPEI Recruitment and International Student Office for a practical and theoretical advisory virtual session on how to give yourself the best chance of approval on your Canadian study permit.  

Hosted by Erica Stanley, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and International Student Advisor at UPEI.

Topic: How to Submit a Strong Study Permit Application

Time: March 2, 2023, 01:00 PM PEI Time (ADT)

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UPEI Community Bulletin: UPEI FA strike vote set for February 13 and 14

The following message is being distributed by UPEI Communications to UPEI employees and students on behalf of the University. 

We understand that students and employees continue to have questions and concerns about a potential job action by UPEI Faculty Association (UPEI FA) members and we wanted to update you as the week starts with the information available at this time.

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