Get moving! ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ contributes to Canada’s first-ever 24-hour movement guidelines
ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ researchers contributed to . The guidelines show Canadians what a healthy 24 hours looks like when it comes to physical activity, sedentary behaviours, and sleep, featuring recommendations for those 18–64 and 65 and older.
Message to students about travel over Thanksgiving/during Fall Break
The following message was distributed to current students on October 7, 2020, via their @upei.ca emails, as well as posted on the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ website and ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ SAFE app.
Dear students,
As we approach Thanksgiving weekend and Fall Reading Week (October 12–16), it is understandable that those of you currently on Prince Edward Island may be considering travelling out of the Atlantic region to visit family and friends.
Message from the President: Celebrate Treaty Day, October 1!
Dear students, staff, and faculty,
ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ announces blended delivery model for 2021 Winter Academic Semester
This message from the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research was distributed to ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ students, faculty, and staff on September 25, 2020 to their @upei.ca emails. While we will continue to update our COVID-19 website, the latest news will be first shared with the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ community by email and on ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ SAFE, the University’s safety app (available on The App Store and Google Play). View ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's Operational Ease-Back Plan
Message from the President: Welcome to the 2020 Fall Academic Semester
This message was distributed to ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ students, faculty, and staff on September 9, 2020 to their @upei.ca emails.
ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ faculty member receives international Charles S. Falkenberg Award
Dr. Xander Wang, a professor in ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Applied Climate Change and Adaptation program and director of the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Climate Smart Lab, has been awarded the prestigious American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of geospatial data visualization technology to increase public awareness of climate change.
ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ psychology students promote pathways to peace to the campus community
Students in Dr. Stacey MacKinnon’s fourth-year Psychology of Good and Evil class wrapped up their fall semester by hosting a ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Pathways to Peace Day in late November in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ honours 2024 Founders during ceremony on December 18
The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ held its 23rd Recognition of Founders ceremony on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Performing Arts Centre and Residence building.
This award acknowledges those who have contributed to the University in a significant way and to honour the many contributions, commitments, and sacrifices that have brought higher education in PEI to where it is today.
Piano recital by Heather Taves: Beethoven Sonata Journey
ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Department of Music kicks off its winter concert series with a piano recital featuring Heather Taves, whose Beethoven Sonata Journey is remarkable and moving. First and foremost, she is a stunning pianist, bringing her formidable technique to these great works. But she is also a brilliant thinker, and in her spoken introductions to each sonata, she illuminates the complex relationships that connect Beethoven and his world, the instrument, the audience and its world, and Heather herself.
Jed Davies named new head coach of the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Soccer Panthers
The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ is excited to welcome Jed Davies as the new head coach of the women’s and men’s soccer teams.