Grace Lancaster and Kyree Thompson named UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for January 19–25 are Grace Lancaster (women’s basketball) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball).
Interdisciplinary learning in action in the UPEI Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Centre
The clinical exam rooms in the University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) new Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Centre were designed to feel authentic, and for Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) students walking into them for the first time, they delivered exactly that.
Forbes names UPEI one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2026
The University of Prince Edward Island has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2026 by Forbes.
Forbes released the 2026 list on January 20. UPEI placed 47th out of 300 Canadian employers on the list. The Government of Prince Edward Island was the only other employer from the province to make the list.
Meet the Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI
Would you like to learn more about employment opportunities with the federal government? The Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI will help you access federal employment opportunities and navigate the application process for student programs like the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). He will assist with inquiries related to Veterans Affairs Canada and offer advice on securing federal positions after graduation. The Student Ambassador will be in Dalton Hall, Room 211, every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Student Career Day
The UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering will be hosting is 2026 Career Day on January 29, 2026 from 12:00-5:00 pm. Industry partners will have information booths set up in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building concourse to provide students information on upcoming career opportunities.
Strategic pathways to meeting PEI’s 2040 net-zero electricity demand
In early December, two teams from the McDougall Faculty of Business Strategic Management course (BUS-3910), led by Dr. Jürgen Krause, presented their strategic solutions for meeting the 2040 net-zero electricity demand in Prince Edward Island (PEI).
Teaching Community Conference
The UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre is hosting its annual full-day Teaching Community Conference on Tuesday April 28, 2026. This year’s theme will be, Connected Teaching: Connecting with Community, Self and, Place. Please plan to join us and save the date in your calendars.
Delegation from Japan visits UPEI on January 21
UPEI hosted a delegation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Environment Bureau and the Tokyo Climate Change Adaptation Center in Japan at its Charlottetown and St. Peter’s Bay campuses on January 21.
Residence Information Session
Interested in learning more about residence at UPEI? Join us to learn more about our residences and your next steps towards living on campus! Register here!
Global Women's (and Allie') Breakfast Event
This year the Faculty of Science is hosting the 2026 Global Women's (and Allies') Breakfast Event on February 10, 7:30 - 9:30 am at the Fox and Crow. The breakfast event will feature three outstanding speakers talking on their research and experiences in STEM, networking, a tie-dye your lab coat activity, and more! We hope you are able to attend this year's event and continue to celebrate women in STEM!
Breakfast is free at the event with registration. Spaces are limited. Registration closes Friday February 6 at 5:00 pm.
