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The official Twitter account of the University of Prince Edward Island.

Joined January 2009
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Introducing Tim Walker, VP Administration and Finance upei.ca/communications/news/…

Introducing Tim Walker, VP Administration and Finance

On April 14, 2025, Tim Walker stepped into his new role as Vice-President, Administration and Finance (VPAF) at UPEI with a broad mandate and a clear sense of purpose.

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Enactus-UPEI, a club dedicated to sustainable entrepreneurship, successfully developed a potato soap product, recently won top prizes at the Enactus Regionals event in Halifax, and will soon compete at the national level. Congratulations! upei.ca/communications/news/…

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Economic and community development professional Audrey Keating will give a lecture titled “The Magdalen Islands: A Living Lab for Territorial Innovation” on April 15 at UPEI. The lecture is free and open to everyone. upei.ca/communications/news/…

Institute of Island Studies hosts lecture on economic development in Magdalen Islands

Economic and community development professional Audrey Keating will give a lecture titled “The Magdalen Islands: A Living Lab for Territorial Innovation” on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 pm in the Faculty...

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"One of my favourite things about UPEI is its teacher-to-student ratio. There is something to be said about forming genuine connections with your instructors and peers." upei.ca/communications/spotl…

"The Indigenous Studies minor will enrich you personally and professionally."

Meet Bella, a third-year Political Science and Indigenous Studies student at UPEI.

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The UPEI Co-operative Education Program recently announced that 13 Co-operative Education bachelor programs have been accredited by CEWIL Canada. Congratulations to the team for their dedication to exceptional learning opportunities for UPEI students! upei.ca/communications/news/…

Thirteen UPEI co-operative education programs receive national accreditation

The University of Prince Edward Island Co-operative Education Program is pleased to announce that 13 Co-operative Education bachelor programs at UPEI have been accredited by Co-operative Education...

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Luciana Quiroa Paredes, a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student at UPEI, has won a prestigious 2025 Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies. Congratulations on this incredible achievement, Luciana! upei.ca/communications/news/…

UPEI business student wins Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies

Luciana Quiroa Paredes, a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), has won a prestigious 2025 Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in...

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The UPEI Department of Asian Studies is presenting a seminar titled “Contemporary Buddhism: A Guide to Good Life” by Dr. Jin Y. Park on April 3. The lecture is part of the Asian Studies International Seminar: Korean Studies Speaker Series 2025. upei.ca/communications/news/…

UPEI Asian Studies hosts seminar by Dr. Jin Y. Park on April 3

Dr. Jin Y. Park, chair and professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion, American University, Washington D.C., will give a seminar on April 3 from 2:15–4:00 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201),...

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“Research at UPEI is making important advances in knowledge that contribute in meaningful ways to society. This impactful research and scholarly work by faculty members at UPEI is addressing both local and global challenges.” ~ Dr. Greg Naterer upei.ca/communications/news/…

UPEI awards 2025 internal research grants to faculty members

UPEI has awarded internal research grants totalling $83,964 in 2025 to 12 faculty members.

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"This is a new faculty, and they have made significant strides in making place for Indigenous knowledge. It is the drive and commitment of the Elders, faculty, and staff which is most impressive." upei.ca/communications/spotl…

"The commitment of the Elders, faculty, and staff is most impressive."

Dr. Angelina Weenie, from Sweetgrass Nation, Saskatchewan, was appointed dean of the UPEI Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) in July of 2024.

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Dr. Hilding Neilson will give a public lecture titled “Space is Part of the Land: Moving from Colonialism and Space Exploitation to Indigenous Models of Operating in Space,” on April 2 from 4-5:00 pm, Kelley Memorial Building 237, UPEI. All are welcome. upei.ca/communications/news/…

UPEI hosts space-related public lecture by Dr. Hilding Neilson on April 2

Dr. Hilding Neilson, Memorial University, will give a lecture titled “Space is Part of the Land: Moving from Colonialism and Space Exploitation to Indigenous Models of Operating in Space,” on April...

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The UPEI Department of Religious Studies will present Theology on Tap on April 7 at 7:00 pm, at the Salvador Dali Cafe, The Arts Hotel, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown. All are welcome to attend and participate. upei.ca/communications/news/…

UPEI presents Theology on Tap on April 7

The UPEI Department of Religious Studies will present Theology on Tap on April 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm, at the Salvador Dali Cafe, The Arts Hotel, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown.

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Applications are now being accepted for UPEI's new Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation program which was officially launched on March 24. upei.ca/communications/news/…

UPEI launches new Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation as part of the Cleantech Academy

UPEI launched its Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation on March 24. The professional master’s degree combines environmental science and technology with a study of cleantech policy,...

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UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering students successfully competed at the Canadian Engineering Competition 2025 held recently at Dalhousie University. Congratulations to all for excelling on the national stage! upei.ca/communications/news/…

UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering students achieve success at national competition

UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) students competed at the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) 2025 held at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on March 16. The...

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"UPEI offers an engaging educational experience in a beautiful environment. Along with its natural beauty, PEI’s cultural contributions are not to be overlooked—wonderful music, great theatre, superb food—these are all so accessible here." upei.ca/communications/spotl…

"My work is endlessly fascinating, and I love it."

Meet Dr. Magdalena von Eccher, performing artist and assistant professor in UPEI's Music department.

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The annual UPEI FSDE Student Awards ceremony was held on March 4 to celebrate the accomplishments of the students and the generosity of the donors who support them. Congratulations to all! upei.ca/communications/news/…

UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering holds annual student awards

The UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) Student Awards ceremony was held on March 4, 2025. This annual event celebrated the accomplishments of the students and the generosity of the...

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"Teaching residence students about healthy sleep habits empowers them to improve their academics, reduce stress, and support better health outcomes in the long term." upei.ca/communications/spotl…

"University life can be demanding, and sleep often gets pushed aside."

UPEI Bachelor of Science in Nursing students Amelia Jenkins, Abby Kinch, Teasha McPhee, and Niloufar Sedighpoor recently completed a survey of students living in residence as part of their fall...

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The UPEI Department of Asian Studies is presenting two seminars, one on March 27 and the other on April 3 in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building. Everyone is welcome to attend. upei.ca/communications/news/…

UPEI Asian Studies hosts seminars on March 27 and April 3

The UPEI Department of Asian Studies is presenting two seminars, one on March 27 and the other on April 3, both in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, UPEI, from 2:15–4:00 pm.

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Entrepreneur Daniel Ohaegbu's UPEI research project and journey of discovery laid the foundation for his work in the not-for-profit sector and ultimately inspired him to create the social enterprise, WorkSource Alliance.  This is Daniel's success story! upei.ca/communications/news/…

UPEI research project transforms into a social enterprise with real-world impact

Entrepreneur Daniel Ohaegbu arrived on Prince Edward Island in 2014 as an international student from Nigeria. He graduated from UPEI in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree and again in 2019...

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The UPEI Men’s Basketball Panthers' Final 8 Championship quarter-final game will be played against host UBC Thursday, March 13 at midnight (ADT) and is available to watch on CBC Gem. Go Panthers Go! upei.ca/communications/news/…

UPEI Men’s Basketball Panthers look to upset host UBC as Final 8 tips off Thursday

The UPEI Men’s Basketball Panthers come into the Indochino U SPORTS Final 8 Championship fresh off their first Atlantic University Sport (AUS) title in 22 years. Their quarter-final game will be...

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"UPEI and Prince Edward Island has an expanding international community that is very supportive. I have learned a lot about other cultures and met interesting people from all around the globe." upei.ca/communications/spotl…

"I did a lot of research and found that UPEI had everything I needed."

Samuel graduated in 2024 with a double-major in Mathematics (Honours) and Economics.

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