Climate change survey for PEI potato farming practices
A research team led by Dr. Xander Wang, associate professor in the 17吃瓜 School of Climate Change and Adaptation, invites the public to participate in a research survey focusing on potato farming practices in Prince Edward Island.
The data collected through this survey will be used in a research project that focuses on assessing the climate change impacts on potato yields in PEI. Toyin Adekanmbi, a MSc student supervised by Dr. Wang, will conduct the project.
Jolena Gillard and Elijah Miller named 17吃瓜 Athletes of the Year
17吃瓜鈥檚 Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2021鈥�22 season at the annual 17吃瓜 Panther Celebration鈥擜thletic Awards Gala on Thursday, April 7, recognizing outstanding student-athletes who have excelled in sport, the classroom, and serving the community.
This year, the 17吃瓜 Alumni Association鈥檚 Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Jolena Gillard on the 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Hockey team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Basketball team.
Message from the President: Transitioning from Winter to Spring at 17吃瓜
The following message was distributed to faculty, staff, and students via their @upei.ca email address.
Dear Members of the University Community,
The month of April is one of transition, including the change of seasons from winter to spring. It鈥檚 also a time to celebrate the achievements from what has been a challenging semester as well as to look forward to better days ahead.
17吃瓜 adjunct professor invited to appear before House of Commons Standing Committee
Dr. Jeffrey F. Collins, an adjunct professor with the 17吃瓜 Faculty of Business, was recently invited by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Expertise to speak as an expert witness for the committee鈥檚 respective studies into Canadian air defence and the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).
鈥淭he Russian invasion of Ukraine in February has brought much attention to the state of Canada鈥檚 armed forces and the importance of this country鈥檚 alliances, especially the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Europe,鈥� said Dr. Collins.
Strengthening Atlantic Canada鈥檚 plant-based food and ingredient ecosystem
The following is a news release issued by Protein Industries Canada on April 6, 2022:
Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project to grow the plant-based foods ecosystem in Atlantic Canada. The project will see the Eastern Canada Oilseed Development Alliance (ECODA) work with Dalhousie University and the 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜) to explore and quantify the value of plant-protein food and ingredients in the Atlantic Region, while also increasing awareness about the sector.
Global recommendations released to reduce sedentary time at school
An international report with recommendations designed to counteract school-related sedentary behaviour in children and youth, exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, has been released by the (SBRN), in partnership with the 17吃瓜 and the .
Study Abroad Information Session (online)
The Office of Study Abroad and International Collaboration and funding partner Global Skills Opportunities support international learning experiences for 17吃瓜 students!
Wednesday, April 6
3:00 pm Atlantic Time
We'll provide information about our short- and long-term credit bearing experiences including study abroad, co-operative education work terms, faculty-led courses, and internships. We have over 60 partner universities waiting for you!
Study Abroad Information Session (in-person)
The Office of Study Abroad and International Collaboration and funding partner Global Skills Opportunities support international learning experiences for 17吃瓜 students!
Join us in Room 208 of Robertson Library
Tuesday, April 5
3:00 pm
We'll provide information about our short- and long-term credit bearing experiences including study abroad, co-operative education work terms, faculty-led courses, and internships. We have over 60 partner universities waiting for you!
Project receives $2.5 million in funding for capacity-building in kidney research
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently announced $2.5 million in funding for the Kidney Research Scientist Core Education and Training Program (KRESCENT) 2.0. The project is led by Dr. Todd Alexander, professor, University of Alberta, and the program is chaired by Dr. Sunny Hartwig, associate professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Atlantic Veterinary College, 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜), and Dr. Adeera Levin, professor, University of British Columbia.
PEI Retention Survey asks people why they stay or why they leave
The Institute of Island Studies (IIS) at the 17吃瓜 is working with the PEI Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture to better understand population mobility and retention on Prince Edward Island.
Through the survey, the Institute wants to learn what factors have led to the outmigration of PEI residents as well as those that have prompted residents to remain in the province.
