Last month, UPEI reached a tentative agreement with IBEW 1928. This new collective agreement has now been ratified by both parties and is in place. We are grateful to the bargaining teams for their hard work and their constructive, respectful approach to negotiations.

UPEI students excelled at the RBC Student Pitch Competition held at the J Herbert Smith Centre for Technology, Management, and Entrepreneurship, University of New Brunswick-Fredericton, on March 16, 2026.

Twelve groups totalling 20 students were accepted into and pitched in the ideas stream, which is intended for undergraduates. In total, 23 teams from across Atlantic Canada pitched their ventures in the ideas stream. The RBC Student Pitch Competition is intended for post-secondary students who are developing or have recently launched start-up ventures.

UPEI has now received Notice to Bargain from the Canadian Union of Public Employees 501 (CUPE 501) and the University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association Bargaining Unit #1 (UPEIFA BU #1). Negotiations are anticipated to commence in the coming months.

Basil Bunny, a children’s book co-written by Dr. Misty Rossiter, professor of foods and nutrition at UPEI, and Leah Ellis, a member of the performance group Tunes and Tales, will be launched on April 4 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Charlottetown Learning Library, at 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown.

Suitable for ages two to nine, Basil Bunny is a gentle, playful story about curiosity, food exploration, and the joy of discovering favourite foods—perfect for young readers, picky eaters, and families who love stories filled with warmth, humour, and heart.

Dr. Jeff Collins, assistant professor of political science, was invited by the Global and National Security Institute, University of South Florida, to speak at the St. Petersburg World Affairs Council Conference on Cooperation and Competition in Space, held at the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus from February 10–11, 2026.