Innovative projects showcased at the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering annual Student Design Expo
The UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) showcased a wide range of innovative design projects by its students at the annual Student Design Expo on Friday, April 24, 2026.
During the expo, the students highlighted their design skills and networked with design clinic partners, and they were recognized for their hard work as aspiring engineers. Thirty-eight teams participated in the expo, five for Year 1, twelve for Year 2, eight for Year 3, and thirteen for Year 4.
Celebrating Women in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
While UPEI’s Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) aims year-round to build a community that reflects the various branches of society it serves, there are several dates between February and June when they intentionally consider how equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)—in particular, the representation of women—can be integrated into engineering education and research. These dates include February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science; the month of March, which is National Engineering Month; and June 23, the International Day of Women in Engineering.
AVC Class of 2026 leaves legacy gift for students and staff as part of a longstanding tradition
The Atlantic Veterinary College’s (AVC) Class of 2026 has raised approximately $7,000 to support the purchase of new audiovisual equipment for surgical facilities in the College’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
National Day of Mourning
The National Day of Mourning (or Workers’ Mourning Day) is marked annually in Canada on April 28 to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. The day of observance originated in Canada in 1984 and is now recognized annually in over 100 countries. It is also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses, and deaths.
Red Dress Day
Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed on May 5. The day honours and brings awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people who have been subject to disproportionate violence in Canada. Red Dress Day was inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black’s REDress Project installation, in which she hung empty, red dresses to represent the missing and murdered women. Red dresses have become symbolic of the crisis as a result of her installation.
International Students in Canada - Information Session
Are you an international student currently living in Canada and starting at UPEI in the Fall? If so, we invite you to join us for this information session!
During this session, we will outline the support and services we offer to international students on campus. More importantly, we will explain the admissions process and the immigration aspects related to your transition.
We are here to support you and ensure you have a smooth transition to UPEI!
Thursday | April 30 | 6:00 pm ADT
Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues—March 2026, Issue 1
Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues continues to be a meaningful way for our community to celebrate one another. Since the program began last August, 211 submissions have highlighted the exceptional work, dedication, and kindness of our colleagues.
UPEI Engineering students achieve amazing results at national competition
A team of UPEI Sustainable Design Engineering students placed first at the 2026 Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC), with their "Biomimicry in Engineering Design" presentation in the Engineering Communications category. Read about this opportunity and the dedicated work behind the students' project:
