Island Lecture Series presentation and book launch on February 27

The Bridge Effect: Critical Reflections in the Age of Technological Solutionism, a book co-edited by Drs. Laurie Brinklow and Andrew Jennings, will be launched at the Institute of Island Studies’ Island Lecture Series presentation on February 27. Featuring a discussion of the effect of bridges—physical or digital—on island life and culture, the event will take place from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, UPEI. 

Effective Presenting and Public Speaking

Your journey to delivering great presentations and public speaking with ease begins here! Finding your authentic voice. Delivering your key messages effectively. How to engage your audience.  How your preparation lays the groundwork for your success. 

Come join in to learn about strategies, tips and tools that will enhance your engagement with your students, peers and everyone else! 

UPEI Engineering students win at 2024 Atlantic Engineering Competition

Eleven UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) teams, composed of a total of 41 students, competed at the 2024 Atlantic Engineering Competition (AEC), hosted at University of New Brunswick in Fredericton from January 19–21, 2024, by the Atlantic Council of Engineering Students.

Six of the UPEI teams will move on to the prestigious Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) in Calgary, Alberta, from March 1–4, 2024. This is the highest number of qualifying teams among universities in Atlantic Canada.

Beading workshop sessions

Discussions cover topics such as the value of beading to Indigenous communities, how to decolonize the classroom, and how to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into your practice. Please note that this will be a safe space to ask any questions you may have. Attendance at the event is open to both novice and experienced beaders. Please RSVP to ensure we have adequate materials. 

UPEI Panthers this Week (January 29–February 4, 2024)

The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to a full week of hockey, basketball, and track and field at home and away.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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7:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers (6-15-3) play the Mount Allison University Mounties (3-18-3) in Sackville, New Brunswick. The Panthers are 2-1 against the Mounties.

Friday, February 2, 2024
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The UPEI Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams will compete at an exhibition meet—the 2024 NB Indoor Championships and University Invitational—in Saint John, New Brunswick.

See Different Principles of DEI Certificate Program

Looking to build your skills and understanding around diversity, equity, and inclusion? The Experiential Education Department is offering the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training and certification program through the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion's See Different program. This free certificate program is open to UPEI students and staff under the age of 24.

UPEI instructor wins SSHRC Exchange Publication Award

Dr. Callum Beck, a sessional instructor in religious studies at the University of Prince Edward Island, has been awarded a $7,000 SSHRC Exchange Publication Award for his monograph, The Belfast Riot of 1847.

The SSHRC Exchange Publication Award is given out annually to support the publication of a manuscript written or edited by UPEI faculty in the social sciences and humanities. The monograph will be published by Island Studies Press.

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