Read the latest update on collective bargaining and related labour relations activities at UPEI.

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Hala Mreiwed, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education, has been appointed as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Children, Youth and their Educational Geographies.


Longtime community leaders and philanthropists Regis and Joan Duffy have made a major contribution of over $406,000 to the University of Prince Edward Island. The generous gift is split equally between two key University fundraising priorities: the Robertson Library and the UPEI Faculty of Medicine.

The UPEI Panther Ladner’s Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for November 2–8 are Mercy Olugu (women’s basketball) and Joe Ranger (men’s hockey). 

From November 8 to November 14, Canada celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week—a time dedicated to recognizing the vital contributions, advanced clinical expertise, and compassionate, patient-centred care provided by Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across primary care, hospitals, and specialized community settings.

The UPEI Panthers are gearing up for a week of competition at home and away.

UPEI and the Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island invite the public to the Chief Justice Thane A. Campbell Lectureship in Law, featuring renowned human rights advocate Dr. Cindy Blackstock. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

UPEI and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), representing Post-Doctoral Research Associates, have ratified a new collective agreement. 

UPEI students in the Faculty of Arts’ Catholic Studies program are set to host the 8th annual St. John Henry Newman Dinner, bringing together members of the University and broader community for an evening of fellowship and insightful discussion. 

The UPEI Field Hockey team will make their third appearance in a row at the National Bank Field Hockey Canada (FHC) U SPORTS Championship, hosted this year by the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario.