Welcome Week: Residence Move-In and Welcome Week Check-In
For incoming Panthers: move into Residence and get settled; for all other incoming Panthers: meet your Welcome Week Crew, and pick up your swag bag!
For the full Welcome Week schedule and to register visit https://projects.upei.ca/welcomeweek/
UPEI’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation hosts Climate Forum 2025
UPEI’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) in St. Peter’s Bay, PEI, is hosting Climate Forum 2025 from August 18 to 20.
Conference chair Dr. Xander Wang, professor in the UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation, said research scientists, academics, graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and government officials will come together to discuss climate smart technology and policy—the main themes of the forum—as well as challenges and opportunities in future climate change and pursuing a professional career in this field.
SPREE 2025 Research Poster Competition
The Student Program for Research Engagement and Excellence (SPREE) invites the UPEI community and the public to join us for the 2025 Research Poster Competition. This event celebrates the work of undergraduate and graduate student researchers who have been conducting research across a range of disciplines including Science, Arts, Psychology, Business, and Engineering.
Sessional Faculty Academy
The Teaching and Learning Centre is hosting onboarding sessions for new(er) sessional instructors, where you can learn about:
President’s Town Hall: August Check-In and Update
This event will be similar to past events where brief updates will be given with an opportunity to ask questions. You will be able to attend in person (always preferable) or online. If you are unable to participate in person, you are welcome to join us virtually at this Teams Town Hall link.
UPEI biology professor named Jeanne and J.-Louis Lévesque Research Chair in Human Health
Dr. Désirée Seib, assistant professor in the UPEI biology department, has been awarded the Jeanne and J.-Louis Lévesque Research Chair in Human Health at the University of Prince Edward Island, effective April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028.
As chair, Dr. Seib will receive a $25,000 grant per year, plus an annual award of up to $25,000 to provide a replacement for teaching or other duties.
Climate Forum 2025
The Climate Forum is a flagship scientific event launched by Dr. Xander Wang in 2023 through the partnership between the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation at UPEI and Sigma Academy. It aims to provide an open and inclusive platform to allow scientists, engineers, stakeholders, and policymakers to discuss the challenges and opportunities for climate research and promote the development of scientifically-informed decisions and dissemination of evidence-based practices for building sustainable and resilient communities.
Climate Forum 2025
The Climate Forum is a flagship scientific event launched by Dr. Xander Wang in 2023 through the partnership between the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation at UPEI and Sigma Academy. It aims to provide an open and inclusive platform to allow scientists, engineers, stakeholders, and policymakers to discuss the challenges and opportunities for climate research and promote the development of scientifically-informed decisions and dissemination of evidence-based practices for building sustainable and resilient communities.
Climate Forum 2025
The Climate Forum is a flagship scientific event launched by Dr. Xander Wang in 2023 through the partnership between the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation at UPEI and Sigma Academy. It aims to provide an open and inclusive platform to allow scientists, engineers, stakeholders, and policymakers to discuss the challenges and opportunities for climate research and promote the development of scientifically-informed decisions and dissemination of evidence-based practices for building sustainable and resilient communities.
Talking Points
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!) on Tuesday, December 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship in 201 Robertson Library! No pre-registration required!
Note: If you would like to participate, please bring a phone or computer that can access wi-fi or cellular data.
