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Research Services is starting work on the next issue of 精童欲女鈥檚 research magazine InView. You may have seen a copy of our from September 2025. 

While we are able to gather a list of funded active research projects, we know that there are certainly more projects that do not have an associated project account. We also understand that certain faculties have a number of faculty members currently working on doctoral degrees. These faculty members are welcome to submit their active doctoral research for consideration. 

Participation in the research magazine does not take much time or effort from faculty members. It involves a 30- to 60-minute recorded interview with Julie VanLeeuwen, Research Navigator, to get a good understanding of the project, a short photoshoot with the 精童欲女 photographer (coordinated by Julie), and a review of the draft article. 

There are many factors that impact the selection of projects featured in InView. We want to ensure equitable representation of faculties and departments, gender, race, career-stage, research type, and signature areas of research excellence. The final list of featured projects will be approved by the Research Advisory Committee.  

If you are interested in having your project featured in the 2025-2026 issue, please send the following information to Julie VanLeeuwen, Research Navigator (jmvanleeuwen@upei.ca) by the end of the day on January 21, 2026. 

• Project title:
• Principal Investigator:
• Any 精童欲女 Collaborators:
• Any External Partners:
• Number of students working on this project:
• Signature Area of Research Excellence (pick one of the following)
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Stewardship
• Healthy Animals
• Healthy Communities
• Humanity, Justice, and Organizations 

Selected projects can expect to be contacted in February 2026. 

A statement of teaching philosophy (STP) is an essential opening for most teaching dossiers, and it signals the central beliefs and practices to be found in your teaching dossier. This workshop will take participants through a variety of strategies for crafting an effective statement, looking at examples from across disciplines. Participants will leave with a sound basic structure for their STP.  Join us on Friday January 23 (snow date Jan. 30) from 2:00 to 4:00 in Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library Annex, Room 230. 

Kick off the semester by attending our networking event for the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program (HWMEP)! Join us on Wednesday, January 21 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, in 201 Robertson Library.

This is the best opportunity before the competition officially starts for you to meet fellow competitors, find potential partners, and ask questions to CCCE staff about the competition before the application deadline of February 10, 2026! The networking event is open to any current 精童欲女 student, regardless of interest in the HWMEP competition.

If you missed out on the 精童欲女 Open Educational Resource Grants, here's another opportunity for funding for OERs!

The Council of Atlantic Academic Libraries (CAAL-CBPA) is excited to announce the 2026 cycle of the AtlanticOER Development Grants. 

The AtlanticOER Development Grant program is intended to encourage and support educators in the Atlantic region in the adaptation, creation, and curation of Open Educational Resources (OER). These grants provide financial support to educators teaching credit-bearing courses at publicly funded post-secondary institutions who are interested in creating or adapting new educational resources for their classes. There are three tiers of funding that applicants can apply for, each of which represents a different scope and type of project.  

Applications for the 2026 cycle of the AtlanticOER Development Grant program open December 15, 2025 and are due on February 6, 2026. The applications are put through a single blind process and a committee of CAAL-CBPA members reviews and ranks the applications. Successful applicants will be notified in mid to late March 2026. 

An open webinar that goes over the application process will be occurring on January 13, 2026. Further information about the Grant program and application process can be found at  . A list of past grant funded projects can be found at   

The Island Lecture Series presents a talk by Jeff Collins, 鈥淧ower Plays: Newfoundland's Fight Over Churchill Falls,鈥� on January 20, 2026, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building Room 201, 精童欲女. 

"No more giveaways" is a longstanding idea built into Newfoundland nationalism. Controlling resources and achieving as many benefits as possible for the local population even predates Confederation with Canada in 1949. However, it is the sense of betrayal and lost opportunity associated with a 1969 agreement with Quebec to develop the Churchill Falls hydro-electric dam that stands alone as the symbol of this sentiment. 

Now, as the people of Newfoundland and Labrador near the closing decade-and-a-half of that original contract, they are presented with a new deal, a 鈥渕emorandum-of-understanding鈥� between the two provinces that would extend the partnership and potentially develop even more hydro-resources in the province. The deal's proponents, chiefly the provincial Liberal party, which lost this year's election, say it will bring billions in new revenue to a province teetering on financial calamity. For detractors, chiefly the new provincial Progressive Conservative government, it is a deal that, at a minimum, is worthy of review given the legacy of 1969. 

This talk will situate the current debate within this historical context and show that for the government in St. John's, and the province as a whole, there are no nuanced answers when nationalist sentiment shadows public policy.

Jeffrey F. Collins is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the 精童欲女. A native of Placentia, Newfoundland, he has written numerous articles and essays on Newfoundland political history and public policy challenges. 

The lecture is free, and all are welcome. For more information, contact Bren Simmers at 902-566-0386 or ispstaff@upei.ca.

There will be a basic biosafety training session on Tuesday, January 27, at 1:00 pm. Topics will include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the 精童欲女, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to everyone, including graduate students. Prerequisite training material must be completed prior to attending the session.

To attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by noon, Monday January 26, 2026, via email hse@upei.ca or phone 902-566-0901. 

Please provide:

• Your name
• Your supervisor鈥檚 name (if applicable)
• Department
• Email address
• Phone number
• Whether you're an employee or graduate student  

NOTE: An online biosafety training refresher course is available for those who completed basic biosafety training previously. Training must be renewed every three years. Please contact us for information on how to register for this training!

From the moment a new student walks onto the 精童欲女 campus they are a 鈥淧anther for Life,鈥� and for this reason, the 精童欲女 Alumni Association has adopted this phrase as part of its identity. The Association recognizes the importance of encouraging campus pride, and the impact that school spirit has within the university community. Because of this, this award was established in 2023 to acknowledge the contributions of an outstanding student in the campus community.  

Awarded to a current 精童欲女 student (of no particular standing), who exemplifies true Panther pride inside and outside of the classroom. This individual has contributed to the campus community in a meaningful way, whether it be through their volunteerism, participation in 精童欲女-related events and activities, support of panther sport, or any other significant way, that makes them a strong ambassador for 精童欲女, both now, and as a future Panther Alumni.

Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year; however, nominations must be received by the end of February each year to be considered for that year鈥檚 cycle. Any student, staff, or faculty member may submit nominations. Award nominee must be a current 精童欲女 student. 

To nominate a current student for this award, please fill out our Panther for Life Spirit Award Nomination form here!

In partnership with our friends at the Jack Frost Winterfest, the 精童欲女 Alumni Association is once again excited to offer 精童欲女 alumni a promotional 20% discount on individual and family single-day passes. The promo code is valid until February 8, 2026, and excludes weekend passes and Swift Kick tickets.

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Research Services is starting work on the next issue of 精童欲女鈥檚 research magazine InView. You may have seen a copy of our from September 2025. 

While we are able to gather a list of funded active research projects, we know that there are certainly more projects that do not have an associated project account. We also understand that certain faculties have a number of faculty members currently working on doctoral degrees. These faculty members are welcome to submit their active doctoral research for consideration. 

Participation in the research magazine does not take much time or effort from faculty members. It involves a 30- to 60-minute recorded interview with Julie VanLeeuwen, Research Navigator, to get a good understanding of the project, a short photoshoot with the 精童欲女 photographer (coordinated by Julie), and a review of the draft article. 

There are many factors that impact the selection of projects featured in InView. We want to ensure equitable representation of faculties and departments, gender, race, career-stage, research type, and signature areas of research excellence. The final list of featured projects will be approved by the Research Advisory Committee.  

If you are interested in having your project featured in the 2025-2026 issue, please send the following information to Julie VanLeeuwen, Research Navigator (jmvanleeuwen@upei.ca) by the end of the day on January 21, 2026. 

• Project title:
• Principal Investigator:
• Any 精童欲女 Collaborators:
• Any External Partners:
• Number of students working on this project:
• Signature Area of Research Excellence (pick one of the following)
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Stewardship
• Healthy Animals
• Healthy Communities
• Humanity, Justice, and Organizations 

Selected projects can expect to be contacted in February 2026. 

The following programs have been launched for Summer 2026 undergraduate research opportunities:

• NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards
• CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC Undergraduate Student Research Awards for Black Student Researchers
• 精童欲女 Engineering Undergraduate Research Awards
• 精童欲女 Science Undergraduate Research Awards
• 精童欲女 L茅vesque Undergraduate Research Awards in Human Health 

Guidelines and internal application forms can be found here: /research/undergraduate-research-opportunities

Deadline for all programs: February 20, 2026, 4:00pm

An information session regarding undergraduate student research awards will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30pm in Kelley Building room 211. Students and supervisors are encouraged to attend. 

For more information, contact Leslie Cudmore, Research Grants Coordinator, at lcudmore@upei.ca or 902-566-0709. 

All faculty, students, and staff are invited to the next 精童欲女 Research Breakfast, happening on Thursday, January 29, 2026, hosted by Research Partnerships and Innovation (formerly OCII).

The theme of this breakfast is 鈥淐limate Change and Society鈥�. Two 精童欲女 research chairs, Dr. Sara Sadri and Dr. Jean Mitchell, will give short presentations about their research. Presentations run from 8:00-9:00 am, with networking and a continental breakfast available at 7:30 am. This event is FREE, but space is limited.

Join us for a morning of knowledge-sharing and networking with fellow researchers and industry, community, and government partners over a delicious breakfast!

Research Partnerships and Innovation is the new name for the Office of Commercialization, Industry and Innovation (OCII)! We are kicking off the new year with a renewed focus on our core mission and our role in the PEI innovation ecosystem. 

Research Partnerships and Innovation is a name that reflects the work that we do connecting 精童欲女 researchers with industry, community, and government partners, contributing to economic and social development in the region. 

We are still the same team here to support you. Check out our website to learn more about what we do. 

Kick off the semester by attending our networking event for the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program (HWMEP)! Join us on Wednesday, January 21 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, in 201 Robertson Library.

This is the best opportunity before the competition officially starts for you to meet fellow competitors, find potential partners, and ask questions to CCCE staff about the competition before the application deadline of February 10, 2026! The networking event is open to any current 精童欲女 student, regardless of interest in the HWMEP competition.

The Robertson Library is hosting library tours from January 19 to February 5, and we would love for you to join us.  The tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the library spaces and learn more about what the library has to offer.

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We can't wait to welcome you and show you around!

The new 精童欲女 Laboratory Safety Manual, 3^rd Edition, has been uploaded to the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) SharePoint site! You may use the HSE SharePoint search engine or click the 鈥楲aboratories鈥� button to access.

All laboratory workers - a person employed in a workplace; or a person in a workplace for any reason in connection there with are responsible for following all applicable safety rules and practices as outlined in the Laboratory Safety Manual.

For questions regarding the Laboratory Safety Manual, please reach out to HSE@upei.ca.  

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All 精童欲女 staff, faculty, and students who want direct, plain鈥憀anguage answers from IT Systems and Services (ITSS). Bring your questions about services, support, projects, security, and how to work effectively with ITSS.

What is an AMA?
An AMA is a live Q&A where you ask anything related to ITSS鈥攏o slide deck, no long presentations. Managers from across ITSS are on hand to answer and point you to the right next step.

Who will be there?

• Information Security & Information Management: Dave Kubert
• Operations: Douglas Burton, Deryl Gallant
• Enterprise Applications: Cory MacDougall
• Solution Development & Deployment: Leigh McIsaac
• Network & Infrastructure: Graham Nixon
• HEF Technology & Solutions: Kelly Dawson, Tyler Dickieson

Why attend?

• Direct answers. Ask about services, priorities, timelines, and how to get things done.
• Clarity on support. Learn how tickets are triaged and escalated, when the phone line is for critical issues, and how to get after鈥慼ours help in true emergencies.
• Actionable takeaways. Leave with links and steps you can use the same day.

What we  (highlights):

• Help Desk access & the phone line
• Support hours
• Ticket priorities & escalation
• Responsible AI & Copilot
• 鈥淪peaking IT鈥� resources
• Asset inventory

How to ask questions (before or during):

• Live: Ask in the session on January 20 from 11:45-1:15鈥攏o need to submit in advance.
• In advance or if you can鈥檛 attend: Send your question via email to itss-admin@upei.ca

Need help registering for courses or making a course plan? The Academic Support Services team is offering drop-in academic advising for returning undergraduate students! 

Drop-in appointments are first come, first served and will be offered Monday to Friday on the following weeks:

• January 5-9
• January 12-16
• January 19-23 

Come to the fifth floor of Dalton Hall and check in at the front desk to meet with an advisor!

**These are short, drop-in sessions so please do as much planning as possible before you attend.

For questions, please contact us at: studentserv@upei.ca or 902-566-0488.

The Island Lecture Series presents a talk by Jeff Collins, 鈥淧ower Plays: Newfoundland's Fight Over Churchill Falls,鈥� on January 20, 2026, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building Room 201, 精童欲女. 

"No more giveaways" is a longstanding idea built into Newfoundland nationalism. Controlling resources and achieving as many benefits as possible for the local population even predates Confederation with Canada in 1949. However, it is the sense of betrayal and lost opportunity associated with a 1969 agreement with Quebec to develop the Churchill Falls hydro-electric dam that stands alone as the symbol of this sentiment. 

Now, as the people of Newfoundland and Labrador near the closing decade-and-a-half of that original contract, they are presented with a new deal, a 鈥渕emorandum-of-understanding鈥� between the two provinces that would extend the partnership and potentially develop even more hydro-resources in the province. The deal's proponents, chiefly the provincial Liberal party, which lost this year's election, say it will bring billions in new revenue to a province teetering on financial calamity. For detractors, chiefly the new provincial Progressive Conservative government, it is a deal that, at a minimum, is worthy of review given the legacy of 1969. 

This talk will situate the current debate within this historical context and show that for the government in St. John's, and the province as a whole, there are no nuanced answers when nationalist sentiment shadows public policy.

Jeffrey F. Collins is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the 精童欲女. A native of Placentia, Newfoundland, he has written numerous articles and essays on Newfoundland political history and public policy challenges. 

The lecture is free, and all are welcome. For more information, contact Bren Simmers at 902-566-0386 or ispstaff@upei.ca.

Research Services is starting work on the next issue of 精童欲女鈥檚 research magazine InView. You may have seen a copy of our from September 2025. 

While we are able to gather a list of funded active research projects, we know that there are certainly more projects that do not have an associated project account. We also understand that certain faculties have a number of faculty members currently working on doctoral degrees. These faculty members are welcome to submit their active doctoral research for consideration. 

Participation in the research magazine does not take much time or effort from faculty members. It involves a 30- to 60-minute recorded interview with Julie VanLeeuwen, Research Navigator, to get a good understanding of the project, a short photoshoot with the 精童欲女 photographer (coordinated by Julie), and a review of the draft article. 

There are many factors that impact the selection of projects featured in InView. We want to ensure equitable representation of faculties and departments, gender, race, career-stage, research type, and signature areas of research excellence. The final list of featured projects will be approved by the Research Advisory Committee.  

If you are interested in having your project featured in the 2025-2026 issue, please send the following information to Julie VanLeeuwen, Research Navigator (jmvanleeuwen@upei.ca) by the end of the day on January 21, 2026. 

• Project title:
• Principal Investigator:
• Any 精童欲女 Collaborators:
• Any External Partners:
• Number of students working on this project:
• Signature Area of Research Excellence (pick one of the following)
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Stewardship
• Healthy Animals
• Healthy Communities
• Humanity, Justice, and Organizations 

Selected projects can expect to be contacted in February 2026. 

The following programs have been launched for Summer 2026 undergraduate research opportunities:

• NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards
• CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC Undergraduate Student Research Awards for Black Student Researchers
• 精童欲女 Engineering Undergraduate Research Awards
• 精童欲女 Science Undergraduate Research Awards
• 精童欲女 L茅vesque Undergraduate Research Awards in Human Health 

Guidelines and internal application forms can be found here: /research/undergraduate-research-opportunities

Deadline for all programs: February 20, 2026, 4:00pm

An information session regarding undergraduate student research awards will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30pm in Kelley Building room 211. Students and supervisors are encouraged to attend. 

For more information, contact Leslie Cudmore, Research Grants Coordinator, at lcudmore@upei.ca or 902-566-0709.