Campus Notices
"How does a mechanic work inside a car engine with the engine still running?" The equivalent dilemma for patients who need open-heart surgery is solved by perfusionists, who perform cardiopulmonary bypass so the inside of the patient's heart can be repaired safely.
Come hear an invited lecture from Lance Mitchell, whose extensive career as perfusionist has allowed thousands of adults and children to undergo lifesaving heart surgery in Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Ontario, Rwanda, and China. Mr. Mitchell is a brilliant and respected speaker and is the recipient of several awards, including the Queen's Silver Jubilee and the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion Humanitarian Award. The lecture is sponsored by the Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, in recognition of the crossover potential between human and veterinary knowledge and skills in the field of cardiology.
October 16, 12:30 pm, AVC Lecture Theatre A
Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at The Fox & Crow in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Monday, October 19 from 9:00-10:00 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
What might an exam look like when students are encouraged to engage critically with AI rather than simply demonstrate recall? Explore this USask example that shifts the focus beyond recall and toward critical engagement with AI. Beyond Recall: A New USask Exam Built Around Critical Engagement with AI
UPEI would like to invite interested and eligible applicants to apply for the 2027 internal research funding opportunities. There are a number of funding opportunities for diverse disciplines funded by various external agencies and internal departments. They are listed below:
The Jeanne and J-Louise Levesque Research Chairs in Human Health
The Internal Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Research Grant (ISRG)
These opportunities support research pursuits through the funding of fully developed research proposals, with the exception of the SSHRC Seed Research Grant, which is designed to support research activities in their early stages that will later lead to a SSHRC proposal with a stronger chance of success. Applicants are encouraged to read the guidelines for the grant that they are interested in applying for, as grant criteria and deadlines differ.
Please note that applicants may only apply for either the SSHRC Seed OR the SSHRC Explore grant. They are not meant to be held simultaneously.
The program guidelines and application forms are now updated on the Office of Research Services’ new SharePoint site. This is where applicants should now check for the most up-to-date information. Our SharePoint is where you can also find information on travel funding and other funding opportunities. For further information, please contact researchgrants@upei.ca.
Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered for funding. If you have questions regarding the required components of your application, please contact researchgrants@upei.ca. However, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete. If you have questions regarding the UPEI Romeo Researcher Portal, please contact researchservices@upei.ca.
In August 2026, the federal government enacted the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA) and its associated regulations. The legislation may have implications for some members of the University community, including individuals involved in research, international partnerships, government engagement, and other activities involving foreign organizations or institutions.
The Act establishes a public foreign influence transparency registry, overseen by an independent Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner. Its purpose includes increasing transparency where individuals or organizations enter into arrangements with foreign principals to undertake certain activities intended to influence political or governmental processes in Canada.
More information about FITAA, including when registration is required, examples for common academic sector contexts, registration guidance, and frequently asked questions, is available on the FITAA SharePoint page.
The Office of Research Services is happy to share that we have launched our new SharePoint site. It is listed on the myUPEI Employee Portal in the "Faculty and Staff" drop-down menu under the "Academic and Research" section. This SharePoint site will become the main hub for research-related information at UPEI. We are still migrating some material to the site, so we appreciate your patience. Questions or feedback related to the Research Services SharePoint site can be directed to Julie VanLeeuwen, Research Navigator jmvanleeuwen@upei.ca
Calling all current UPEI graduate students: engage in dialogue with UPEI Senior Leaders on topics of importance to you at the upcoming 2026 Graduate Student Town Hall, co-hosted by SU Graduate Senate Representative Prince Ehimiyen and UPEI Faculty of Graduate Studies.
When: 3:00-5:00 pm | Friday, October 16, 2026
Where: MacMillan Hall, WA Murphy Student Centre (Building #4 on UPEI Map) or join us by Teams Link.
Hear short presentations from President Rodgers, VPAR Wood-Adams, AVPR/Dean Sweeney-Nixon and ISA Stanley about key graduate student focused initiatives within their portfolio, followed by an opportunity to pose your questions directly to the speakers in the moderated question and answer period. Stay afterward for an informal mix and mingle with peers and the speakers, and enjoy refreshments co-sponsored by Faculty of Graduate Studies and UPEI Student Union.
In May 2025, the UPEI Board of Governors approved a balanced budget for the year ended April 30, 2026 (i.e., 2025–2026 fiscal year). UPEI’s consolidated financial statements for that fiscal year were audited by our external auditors, Doane Grant Thornton LLP, and received an unqualified audit opinion. UPEI’s external audit provides independent assurance that “the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the University of Prince Edward Island as at April 30, 2026.”
UPEI submitted the audited 2025–2026 financial statements to the Board of Governors on October 6, 2026, for approval. The approved statements are now posted to the Publications page on the upei.ca website.
Read the full message from Tim Walker, Vice-President Administration and Finance.
The Office of Research Services (ORS) would like to make all UPEI researchers aware that UPEI will be transitioning to a new electronic Research Administration Software (eRAS) in mid-2027.
Our current platform (ROMEO) is at the end of its life and will no longer be receiving software updates. The new eRAS, Endpoint IQ, will have added functionality and be more user-friendly.
ORS has created an information hub on our SharePoint site. This hub contains more information about how the new eRAS was selected, progress updates, and frequently asked questions (FAQs). While important updates will be circulated through various university communications channels, all updates will be available on the hub.
ORS would like to assure researchers that the existing software, ROMEO, will be maintained and supported until the transition to Endpoint IQ is complete.
Questions related to this transition can be directed to Maria Steele, Manager of Research Administration, Partnerships, and Innovation (mlsteele@upei.ca).
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is pleased to announce an upcoming Master of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering thesis defense on Friday, October 16 at 8:30 am.
Nikashini Thirugnanam, supervised by Dr. Senthilkumar Thiruppathi, will present her thesis titled "AI-integrated digital and ultrasound imaging platform for advanced quality assessment of french fries"
The presentation and examination will be held in person in Room 223 of the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building.
Please be advised that Financial Services and Procurement Services (KMB 131) will be closed from 12:00 - 4:00 pm on Friday, October 16, 2026, for a staff professional development session.
This closure also includes the Student Financial Services office (DH 202), and the Shipping and Receiving offices (AVC 1011N and HEF 143).
The Faculty of Education invites all to attend the public presentation of David Varis's PhD Dissertation Proposal.
Indian in the academy: A Reflective Journey on Reconciliation Education and Relational Accountability.
Please join us on October 16 at 3:00 pm, in Memorial Hall, Room 417 or via Teams; see the link below.
D. Varis ED 7060 Dissertation Proposal Exam | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
All meetings are open to members of the University community. Certain agenda items, including but not limited to granting of degrees, academic dismissals, and human resources discussions, may require the Senate to go into a closed session. For logistical purposes, members of the public who wish to attend the open session of a meeting are asked to contact senate@upei.ca by 3:00 pm on the day prior to the meeting. While Senate is an in-person meeting, members of the University community may request a virtual connection when they are unable to attend in person.
View the schedule of UPEI Senate meetings for the 2026–2027 academic year.
On Wednesday, October 14, ITSS will conduct maintenance on the myUPEI Self-Service Application and related services from 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. During this time, there may be intermittent access to and performance issues with myUPEI, Self-Service, and Colleague.
As a reminder, you can access Moodle directly using https://moodle.upei.ca and Outlook email using https://outlook.office.com. If you have any questions, please fill out our new Help Form: https://go.upei.ca/itrequest
The Office of Research Services is happy to share that we have launched our new SharePoint site. It is listed on the myUPEI Employee Portal in the "Faculty and Staff" drop-down menu under the "Academic and Research" section. This SharePoint site will become the main hub for research-related information at UPEI. We are still migrating some material to the site, so we appreciate your patience. Questions or feedback related to the Research Services SharePoint site can be directed to Julie VanLeeuwen, Research Navigator jmvanleeuwen@upei.ca
Calling all current UPEI graduate students: engage in dialogue with UPEI Senior Leaders on topics of importance to you at the upcoming 2026 Graduate Student Town Hall, co-hosted by SU Graduate Senate Representative Prince Ehimiyen and UPEI Faculty of Graduate Studies.
When: 3:00-5:00 pm | Friday, October 16, 2026
Where: MacMillan Hall, WA Murphy Student Centre (Building #4 on UPEI Map) or join us by Teams Link.
Hear short presentations from President Rodgers, VPAR Wood-Adams, AVPR/Dean Sweeney-Nixon and ISA Stanley about key graduate student focused initiatives within their portfolio, followed by an opportunity to pose your questions directly to the speakers in the moderated question and answer period. Stay afterward for an informal mix and mingle with peers and the speakers, and enjoy refreshments co-sponsored by Faculty of Graduate Studies and UPEI Student Union.
The Office of Research Services (ORS) would like to make all UPEI researchers aware that UPEI will be transitioning to a new electronic Research Administration Software (eRAS) in mid-2027.
Our current platform (ROMEO) is at the end of its life and will no longer be receiving software updates. The new eRAS, Endpoint IQ, will have added functionality and be more user-friendly.
ORS has created an information hub on our SharePoint site. This hub contains more information about how the new eRAS was selected, progress updates, and frequently asked questions (FAQs). While important updates will be circulated through various university communications channels, all updates will be available on the hub.
ORS would like to assure researchers that the existing software, ROMEO, will be maintained and supported until the transition to Endpoint IQ is complete.
Questions related to this transition can be directed to Maria Steele, Manager of Research Administration, Partnerships, and Innovation (mlsteele@upei.ca).
The Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights (EDIHR), which includes the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO), and the Human Rights Office (HRO), has moved!
Our new location is in the W. A. Murphy Student Centre, on the 2nd Floor, above the UPEI Bookstore. We are now neighbours with the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre. You can access our office via the stairs or elevator across from the Bookstore.
The Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights is a place you can come with concerns relating to harassment, discrimination, and sexual violence at UPEI. We can provide trauma-informed support; referrals to helpful services; safety planning; workplace and academic accommodations; information about applicable policies; information about reporting and resolution options; and more. We are here to help.
If you have included our contact information on your course syllabus, program materials, or other resources, we ask that you update them with our new location. This important step will reduce additional barriers for folks trying to access support. We appreciate your help!
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is pleased to announce an upcoming Master of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering thesis defense on Friday, October 16 at 8:30 am.
Nikashini Thirugnanam, supervised by Dr. Senthilkumar Thiruppathi, will present her thesis titled "AI-integrated digital and ultrasound imaging platform for advanced quality assessment of french fries"
The presentation and examination will be held in person in Room 223 of the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building.
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is pleased to announce an upcoming Master of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering thesis defense on Wednesday, October 14 at 12:30pm.
Kaushik Raja Bengahalli Kundu Raja, supervised by Dr. Senthilkumar Thiruppathi, will present his thesis titled "Image-based assessment of surface blemishes in french
fries: from controlled imaging and interpretable machine learning to deep learning and multi-fry system development."
The presentation and examination will be held in person in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building, Room 223.
