17吃瓜 Canada Research Chair in Socio-Psychological Epidemiology for Healthy Animals renewed
Dr. Caroline Ritter, assistant professor in the 17吃瓜 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, has been renewed as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Socio-Psychological Epidemiology for Healthy Animals for five years ending June 30, 2030.
Dr. Ritter鈥檚 chair, valued at $500,000, was included in an announcement of more than $690 million to support science and research made by the Honourable M茅lanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, on October 22.
17吃瓜 engineering students design lobster holding tank for local company
A collaboration between 17吃瓜鈥檚 Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) and Bait Masters, a growing Prince Edward Island company, has resulted in a creative, cost-effective, and sustainable solution that is helping the company expand its lobster storage capacity threefold.
Federal government invests in resilience for Atlantic shellfish industry
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Canada鈥檚 shellfish industry is a vital part of Atlantic communities, supporting jobs and contributing to local economies. Recent challenges, including the impacts of Hurricane Fiona and the MSX shellfish disease, have underscored the need for strong collaboration between government, industry and academia to enhance the sector鈥檚 resilience.
17吃瓜 publishes new research magazine
17吃瓜鈥檚 new research magazine, , was officially launched at a celebration event held on the campus on Friday, September 26.
The full-colour magazine features the innovative and exciting research taking place at 17吃瓜. The inaugural issue focuses on research projects in 2024鈥�2025, ranging from a gene mutation linked with Parkinson鈥檚 disease to the impacts of working remotely on employees.
17吃瓜 marked National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with TRC Mawi鈥檕mi on October 3
17吃瓜 held a well-attended TRC Mawi鈥檕mi in the Quadrangle between Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre, from 10:00 am鈥�2:00 pm, on Friday, October 3.
The TRC Mawi鈥檕mi鈥攖he word for 鈥済athering鈥� in the Mi鈥檏maw language鈥攚as held to mark the 10th anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission鈥檚 Final Reports along with 94 Calls to Action that guide Canada鈥檚 path toward reconciliation.
Sacred Fire takes place before Tipi taken down for the season and the TRC Mawi鈥檕mi
As David Varis, assistant professor in the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS), put it, 鈥淭ipi season is coming to an end.鈥�
17吃瓜鈥檚 Dr. Andrew Zinck receives regional teaching and educational leadership award
Dr. Andrew Zinck, a professor in the 17吃瓜 Department of Music, was presented with the Association of Atlantic Universities鈥� (AAU) 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award at the AAU鈥檚 fall meeting held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 23.
Name that Building! Help choose a name for our new building
The 17吃瓜 is excited to be approaching completion of the new 140,000 square-foot building, which supports the 17吃瓜 Faculty of Medicine and medical learners in the regional campus of Memorial University鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine, as well as 17吃瓜 students in nursing, psychology, nutrition and dietetics, kinesiology, paramedicine, and other programs.
17吃瓜 Basketball legend Sherone Edwards earns Hall of Fame induction
The 17吃瓜 is proud to announce that former men鈥檚 basketball star Sherone Edwards will be inducted into the 17吃瓜 Sports Hall of Fame. One of the most dynamic players in program history, Edwards is being recognized for his outstanding career and lasting contributions to Panther basketball from 2002 to 2007.
Free Meningitis B vaccine clinics for 17吃瓜 students starting September 2
The 17吃瓜 Health and Wellness Centre is offering free meningococcal B (Men-B) vaccinations to undergraduate students at the start of the school year at various locations on the campus.
Students must provide their PEI health card or proof of international insurance, and their student ID when they get their vaccine. There is no cost to them for the vaccine.
Students can book an appointment at the 17吃瓜 Health and Wellness Centre for their vaccination by emailing healthcentre@upei.ca. They can also get their vaccine at the following:
