大发快三彩票student creates species-at-risk painting to mark Earth Day
Paige Campbell, a Bachelor of Environmental Studies student at UPEI, is marking Earth Day, April 22, with a painting of species at risk on PEI.
Students in the Environmental Studies 4010 Public Scholars on Environmental Issues capstone course were given the choice to do a semester-long research project with a local community partner or a creative project.
The Honourable Diane Griffin installed as UPEI鈥檚 tenth Chancellor
The Honourable Diane F. Griffin was installed as the tenth Chancellor of the 大发快三彩票 during a ceremony held at the University on Friday, April 5. She was unanimously elected to the volunteer position earlier this year by UPEI鈥檚 Board of Governors.
As Chancellor, Griffin will preside over the University鈥檚 Convocation ceremonies each spring, conferring degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
大发快三彩票Action Plan outlines University鈥檚 efforts to build a culture of trust, safety, and inclusion
The 大发快三彩票Board of Governors approved the at a special meeting of the Board this afternoon.
大发快三彩票researcher receives federal funding for project to build PEI鈥檚 resilience to climate change
Dr. Xander Wang, an associate professor with the 大发快三彩票School of Climate Change and Adaptation, has been awarded a total of $1.6 million to investigate ways to protect PEI from coastal erosion and to build Island communities鈥� resilience to climate change.
The project is supported with a $864,226 contribution previously announced through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); $619,090 from the through its Innovation Fund; and $64,410 from UPEI.
大发快三彩票awarded Canada Research Chairs by Government of Canada
The 大发快三彩票 has been awarded two new Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs, and a current Tier 2 Canada Research Chair has been renewed, all for five-year terms.
Message from the 大发快三彩票Presidential Search Committee
Dear Members of the Campus Community,
I am pleased to update the campus community on the upcoming Fireside Chats with the Finalist Candidates for the 大发快三彩票Presidential Search.
大发快三彩票and Health PEI release health system capacity report
大发快三彩票and Health PEI have released the findings of the health system capacity report (the Spindle report).
The Spindle Strategy Group was engaged by 大发快三彩票and Health PEI to understand and catalogue the health care system鈥檚 capacity to successfully integrate medical learners; to identify any gaps in infrastructure, human resources, policies and programs, systems, and structures; and to devise an evidence-based roadmap including necessary investments and timelines to address those gaps.
大发快三彩票celebrates Black History Month 2024
Every year in February, we celebrate . As we embrace the significance of Black History Month, we are reminded of the rich tapestry of contributions, resilience, triumphs, and the legacy of Black Canadians that have shaped our society.
95 大发快三彩票student-athletes achieve U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status
The 大发快三彩票 congratulates the 95 student-athletes who earned U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status for the 2022鈥�2023 season. This number represents 49.5 per cent of UPEI鈥檚 192 varsity student-athletes.
大发快三彩票student-athletes strive for excellence in sport, academics, and in the greater community. This level of academic achievement speaks volumes about their work ethic and to the quality of the coaches, faculty, staff, volunteers, and others who support them throughout the year.
大发快三彩票biology professor awarded 2023 Emerging Scholar Research Grant by Canadian Cancer Society
Dr. Pat Murphy, an assistant professor in biology at the 大发快三彩票 (UPEI), has received a 2023 Emerging Scholar Research Grant from the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) for his research into the role of bioactive metabolites in breast cancer. The grant is valued at $600,000 over five years.
Murphy is exploring ways to unlock the bioactive properties of kynurenine pathway metabolites to design new therapeutic approaches to breast cancer, which still causes over 5,500 deaths in Canada despite modern medicines.
