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Introducing UPEI’s Open Education Resource Development program
UPEI’s Robertson Library, in partnership with the province of Prince Edward Island, and the UPEI Student Union (UPEISU), has created a program to support the creation, adaptation, or peer review of open education resources (OER) at UPEI to lower the cost of learning materials for...
Public input invited on Post-Secondary Institutions Sexual Violence Policies Act regulations
The public is invited to provide feedback on proposed regulations to support the Post-Secondary Institutions Sexual Violence Policies Act. The new Act will require post-secondary institutions to have sexual violence policies and resources available to prevent sexual violence...
New student housing for University of Prince Edward Island
A new residence building at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) will create dedicated year-round housing for post-secondary students. UPEI has the fastest growing university student population in Atlantic Canada and it will soon have a fourth on-campus residence through...
Programs help women explore non-traditional work
Creating jobs for Islanders - Sarah Wallace was thrilled when - while visiting a friend - she served her hors d'oeuvres on a wooden tray she made herself. “Hey, I made that,” she said. “It is so cool to see people use the thing that I’ve made - it’s super rewarding.” Wallace, 31...
Community Services Bursary Student Registration
The Community Service Bursary is awarded to post-secondary students who volunteer at least 30 hours at a registered charity while they attend high school in PEI. Once you enter high school, you may register anytime and accumulate volunteer hours until June 30 in the year you graduate Grade 12. You must submit the online registration and your volunteer organization(s) must submit a record of your hours served before September 30th of the year the bursary is issued. What do I need to complete the online form? Your complete contact information Your Social Insurance Number ( required by Canada...
Register for a Canada Learning Bond
Research shows that children with education savings are more likely to go pursue post-secondary education. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) can help you save for your child’s education. An RESP is an education savings account registered with the Government of Canada. It...
Helping higher education through Engage PEI
Dr. Janice Gillis has a ready explanation for deciding to join the board of governors of the University of Prince Edward Island. As a triple graduate, she attended UPEI for her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. "I firmly believe this...
Summer student is on road to success
Creating jobs for Islanders - Haley Ellis admits she didn’t know much about asphalt when she started this past June as a summer student at the provincial government’s Slemon Park road shop. The 2017 Westisle Composite High School graduate did know she would begin studying...