UPEI researchers receive over $1.6 million in funding from NSERC in 2021 and 2022
Over the past two years, researchers at UPEI have garnered more than $1.6 million in discovery and discovery development grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Dr. Yulin Hu, assistant professor, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, is one of the researchers who was recently awarded a 2022 five-year discovery grant and an early career researcher supplement. Her project is titled “Development of next-generation technologies to produce clean and renewable transportation fuels.”
UPEI Labour Relations Update
The following update was issued by email to faculty and staff on July 19, 2022, on behalf of the University's bargaining teams. For more information about labour relations at UPEI and to view previous updates, visit upei.ca/labour.
International Soccer Match between CF Montreal and Sunderland AFC U23 teams
In partnership with the City of Charlottetown, UPEI Athletics and Recreation will be hosting an international soccer match on August 7 between CF Montreal and Sunderland AFC U23 teams. The match is open to the public. Tickets are being pre-sold at https://www.charlottetown.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=10500387&pageId=18695448.
PEI Pride Parade
The UPEI Student Union will be participating in the 2022 Pride Parade and invites all students, staff and faculty to join them by meeting at 12 noon, Saturday, July 23, on Terry Fox Drive in the parking lot behind the provincial government buildings. Look for the Panther Patrol van! The parade begins at 12:30 pm and ends approximately at 1:00 pm.
UPEI Summer Reunion Weekend to be held in person from July 28 to 30
UPEI will hold its annual Summer Reunion Weekend in person from Thursday, July 28, to Saturday, July 30, after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The weekend will feature events for alumni from Saint Dunstan’s University, Prince of Wales College, and UPEI.
Red oak tree planted at UPEI in memory of conservationist and biologist Daryl Guignion
A red oak tree has been planted on the UPEI campus in memory of the late Daryl Guignion, UPEI Founder, long-time faculty member, and dedicated conservationist and biologist.
The tree, planted by the PEI Wildlife Federation, was dedicated during a ceremony at UPEI on Wednesday, July 13. Funding for the tree was provided by the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering receives CEAB accreditation for degree program
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) at UPEI has been granted accreditation for a three-year term from the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) for the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering. This term may be extended to the maximum six-year accreditation period following the submission of a status report at the end of two years.
Tree Dedication in memory of Daryl Guignion
The PEI Wildlife Federation invites members of the University community to a tree dedication in memory of UPEI Founder, long-time faculty member, and conservationist Daryl Guignion on Wednesday, July 13, at 1:00 pm, at the intersection of the walkways between Duffy Science Centre, Kelley Memorial Building, and Don and Marion McDougall Hall. All are welcome.
How to help your pet if they are experiencing a health emergency
In the spring, the Prince Edward Island government projected that the Island would see more than 1.2 million visitors over the 2022 tourist season. This weekend, it’s expected that approximately 25,000 visitors per day will congregate in Cavendish alone. With human tourists, we also see an increase of furry family members enjoying the campgrounds and beaches.
Meet Simone Brechin, UPEI Pathways to Academic Success program facilitator
"I work with the student leaders of UPEI’s Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre and the UPEI Campus Life Program to create goals for the programs and support them with anything they need to plan and host student events, get the word out to students, and put their ideas into practice.
