Updates re: Convocation/Winter Academic Semester
Dear students, faculty, and staff,
Travelling/Leaving PEI over the Holiday Break
UPEI Health Guidance Update: Easing of Mandatory Mask-Wearing Measure
The following message was distributed to students, staff, and faculty on October 22, 2020, via their @upei.ca emails, as well as posted on the UPEI website and UPEI SAFE app.
Dear students, staff, and faculty:
After consultation with UPEI’s Manager of Health, Safety, and Environment, our Offices will jointly ease restrictions regarding the mandatory wearing of masks in campus buildings.
Get moving! UPEI contributes to Canada’s first-ever 24-hour movement guidelines
UPEI researchers contributed to Canada’s first-ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults. The guidelines show Canadians what a healthy 24 hours looks like when it comes to physical activity, sedentary behaviours, and sleep, featuring recommendations for those 18–64 and 65 and older.
Message to students about travel over Thanksgiving/during Fall Break
The following message was distributed to current students on October 7, 2020, via their @upei.ca emails, as well as posted on the UPEI website and UPEI SAFE app.
Dear students,
As we approach Thanksgiving weekend and Fall Reading Week (October 12–16), it is understandable that those of you currently on Prince Edward Island may be considering travelling out of the Atlantic region to visit family and friends.
Message from the President: Celebrate Treaty Day, October 1!
Dear students, staff, and faculty,
UPEI announces blended delivery model for 2021 Winter Academic Semester
This message from the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research was distributed to UPEI students, faculty, and staff on September 25, 2020 to their @upei.ca emails. While we will continue to update our COVID-19 website, the latest news will be first shared with the UPEI community by email and on UPEI SAFE, the University’s safety app (available on The App Store and Google Play). View UPEI's Operational Ease-Back Plan
Message from the President: Welcome to the 2020 Fall Academic Semester
This message was distributed to UPEI students, faculty, and staff on September 9, 2020 to their @upei.ca emails.
Collective Bargaining Update – September 4, 2026
The following provides an update on collective bargaining and related labour relations activities at UPEI.
CUPE 501
Earlier this month, UPEI reached a tentative agreement with CUPE 501 following negotiations. The new collective agreement has now been ratified by both parties and is in place.
The University is grateful to both bargaining teams for their dedication and constructive, respectful approach throughout the negotiations.
UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers look to turn progress into consistency in 2026
A year ago, the UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers proved that their best was good enough to challenge anyone in the AUS. This season is about making that level the standard.
In Curtis Lauzon’s first season as head coach, the Panthers navigated a year of transition while remaining firmly in the conference picture. Perhaps no game better illustrated both their potential and the work still ahead than a 26-26 draw with perennial powerhouse St. Francis Xavier University.
