海角社区

Join the Canadian Research Data Centre Network for a half day of free programming: (1) a research-policy nexus session; and (2) a research data management training session.

Research-policy nexus session 鈥� Johanne Proven莽al (Director of Research, Training and Knowledge Mobilization, CRDCN) will lead a 60-minute session that brings together local CRDCN researchers and provincial government department invitees. The session will provide an overview of CRDCN mechanisms that enable researchers and government to collaboratively address shared priorities. The session will close with an open mic that invites attendees to identify key issues for which they would welcome CRDCN-facilitated discussion among researchers and government departments.

Training session 鈥� Grant Gibson (Assistant Director, Research and Evaluation, CRDCN) will lead a 90-minute training session on restricted data discoverability for restricted data research projects. Participants will learn how to use a set of tools to make their restricted data FAIR (e.g., Sensitive Data Toolkit, university repositories and discovery services, etc.). Learners will work first-hand with these tools and become comfortable both applying them themselves and in advocating for their use by restricted data providers for greater research transparency.

In-person and online participation 鈥� While we strongly encourage in-person participation in this event, we can provide online access for those unable to attend in person.

Registration required at  

When: Tuesday, June 17, 9:00 am-12:00 pm 

As part of 海角社区's quality assurance process, the Robertson Library is preparing a self-study for its Quality Assurance Review. To inform the self-study and provide information for reviewers, the Library has prepared a survey for faculty and staff to be submitted by Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

The survey is available from this link:  

Our thanks in advance!

The next deadline for submitting biosafety applications, including new applications, renewals, and/or amendments, is Friday, May 30, 2025. These applications will be reviewed at the June 19 meeting.

All research compliance applications, including biosafety application forms, must be submitted through the 海角社区 researcher portal. Information about the researcher portal, including instructions for using the site, is available at /research-services/forms.

Please contact the Research Compliance Coordinator at researchcompliance@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the researcher portal, or about the biosafety application, review, and approval process.

The "Spring into Wellness Challenge" is designed exclusively for 海角社区 staff and faculty to prioritize well-being through fun, themed, daily activities. This exciting four-week individual challenge starts on Monday, May 26, and ends on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Each week, registered participants are sent a form outlining the associated wellness activities for the week under a daily theme. Participants are encouraged to complete at least one activity per day related to the themes of wellness for that day and then submit their completed wellness activities form by noon the following Monday. These activities will correlate with the themes of

• Mindful Mondays
• Tasty Tuesdays
• Wellness Wednesdays
• Thoughtful Thursdays
• Fitness Fridays
• Social Saturdays
• Self-Reflection Sundays

Participants who submit their forms will be entered into a weekly draw of a gift bag valued at over $50. Registered participants will also be entered in a grand prize draw (valued at approximately $500) that will take place on June 23. The winner has a choice of a Mysa Nordic Spa Package (one-night accommodation and two thermal spa passes) OR a Mill River Resort golf package (one night stay for two people and two rounds of golf per person).

For detailed information and to register, please go to

海角社区 staff and faculty, take part in the new "Panther Wellness Prowl" on May 28 between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Tour three of our campus locations to learn more about the programs, services, and resources our 海角社区 departments offer to support your health and well-being. 

Help the 海角社区 Healthy Campus Committee celebrate the 海角社区 Health and Wellness Centre's recent accreditation with commendation! Enjoy a slice of cake and healthy refreshments along the way. Visit all three locations (海角社区 Athletics and Recreation, 海角社区 Health and Wellness Centre, and 海角社区 EDI/SV-PRO office), have your card stamped at each spot, and submit for a chance to win a gift basket valued at over $250!

This is a great opportunity to connect with resources available to help you thrive at work and beyond!

The campus community is cordially invited to attend teaching presentations by candidates for the assistant professor (term) position in the Faculty of Nursing. Details for each presentation are as follows:

Dr. Ria Torr
Presentation Title: Evidence-informed Approaches to Promote Resiliency in Nursing Education
Date and time: Monday, May 26, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
Location: FSDE 128B

Dr. Jean Coffey
Presentation Title: Evidence-informed Approaches to Promote Resiliency in Nursing Education
Date and time: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual (Please see the link below)

All members of the campus community are encouraged to attend.

The Sherlock Lecture is a free public lecture open to all. Pope Francis' biographer Austen Ivereigh will join virtually to share on the 鈥淔rom Francis to Leo: Reflections on the style of Church in the 鈥榗hange of era鈥�", and will explore how Francis sought to reshape the Church to evangelize today鈥檚 very different era, and that the choice at the 2025 conclave was whether to continue in the direction defined by Evangelii Gaudium; the decisive election of Leo confirmed it. The Sherlock Lecture will take place on Tuesday, May 27, at 7:00 pm in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 242. This lecture is in conjunction with the Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry National Conference being hosted by the 海角社区 Chaplaincy Centre.

The Department of Student Affairs is offering drop-in academic advising for undergraduate students.

Drop-ins will be held from 2:00鈥�4:00 pm and 5:00鈥�7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 27 at Robertson Library, Room 264 鈥� LINC Lab.

Advising will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

**These are short, drop-in sessions so please do as much planning as possible before you attend.

For questions, please contact Student Affairs at: studentserv@ upei.ca or 902-566-0488 
 

Title: Turning Waste into Wealth: Pioneering the Bioeconomy for a Sustainable Future

Presenter: Dr. Bishnu Acharya, Associate Professor, University of Saskatchewan

Date and Time: May 30, 2025, 1:00鈥�2:00 pm (Atlantic Time)

Registration: Click to receive the Zoom link. The webinar is free.

Abstract: In a world facing the dual crises of climate change and resource depletion, there lies a critical but often overlooked opportunity: transforming waste into value. His talk addresses the boundaries between mitigation and adaptation, focusing on the bioeconomy, a sustainable economic model that utilizes biological resources for energy, materials, and other needs. Consider food waste: when we discard uneaten food, it typically ends up in landfills, emitting methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. In Canada, with vast landfills, this is a manageable issue, but globally, where space is limited, it presents a more urgent challenge. My work centers on converting this food waste into bioenergy, which can replace fossil fuels and natural gas, and producing biomaterials for uses ranging from drug delivery systems to bioplastics and food supplements. This transformation not only mitigates greenhouse gas emissions but also fosters a circular economy.

The next deadline for submitting biosafety applications, including new applications, renewals, and/or amendments, is Friday, May 30, 2025. These applications will be reviewed at the June 19 meeting.

All research compliance applications, including biosafety application forms, must be submitted through the 海角社区 researcher portal. Information about the researcher portal, including instructions for using the site, is available at /research-services/forms.

Please contact the Research Compliance Coordinator at researchcompliance@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the researcher portal, or about the biosafety application, review, and approval process.

Welcome to the following new employees who joined the 海角社区 community in April 2025!

• Jing Bai, Registrar鈥檚 Office
• Jasmine Brown, Ancillary Services
• Hannah Callbeck, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Annie Compton, Faculty of Nursing
• Kristian Dart, Facilities Management
• Jesus De Anda, Facilities Management
• Justin Dunn, Facilities Management
• Andre Gayle, IT Systems and Services
• Emily Gillis, Faculty of Nursing
• Isabelle Keeler, Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research
• Courtney Kennedy, Faculty of Nursing
• Arjeena Lama, Ancillary Services
• Sannu Lawt, Office of the President
• Emily MacAulay, Diagnostic Services, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Dale McIsaac, Dean鈥檚 Office, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Charanpreet Singh, School of Climate Change and Adaptation, Faculty of Science
• Tim Walker, Vice-President Administration and Finance

We are excited to have you join the 海角社区 team!

The "Spring into Wellness Challenge" is designed exclusively for 海角社区 staff and faculty to prioritize well-being through fun, themed, daily activities. This exciting four-week individual challenge starts on Monday, May 26, and ends on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Each week, registered participants are sent a form outlining the associated wellness activities for the week under a daily theme. Participants are encouraged to complete at least one activity per day related to the themes of wellness for that day and then submit their completed wellness activities form by noon the following Monday. These activities will correlate with the themes of

• Mindful Mondays
• Tasty Tuesdays
• Wellness Wednesdays
• Thoughtful Thursdays
• Fitness Fridays
• Social Saturdays
• Self-Reflection Sundays

Participants who submit their forms will be entered into a weekly draw of a gift bag valued at over $50. Registered participants will also be entered in a grand prize draw (valued at approximately $500) that will take place on June 23. The winner has a choice of a Mysa Nordic Spa Package (one-night accommodation and two thermal spa passes) OR a Mill River Resort golf package (one night stay for two people and two rounds of golf per person).

For detailed information and to register, please go to

海角社区 staff and faculty, take part in the new "Panther Wellness Prowl" on May 28 between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Tour three of our campus locations to learn more about the programs, services, and resources our 海角社区 departments offer to support your health and well-being. 

Help the 海角社区 Healthy Campus Committee celebrate the 海角社区 Health and Wellness Centre's recent accreditation with commendation! Enjoy a slice of cake and healthy refreshments along the way. Visit all three locations (海角社区 Athletics and Recreation, 海角社区 Health and Wellness Centre, and 海角社区 EDI/SV-PRO office), have your card stamped at each spot, and submit for a chance to win a gift basket valued at over $250!

This is a great opportunity to connect with resources available to help you thrive at work and beyond!

The campus community is cordially invited to attend teaching presentations by candidates for the assistant professor (term) position in the Faculty of Nursing. Details for each presentation are as follows:

Dr. Ria Torr
Presentation Title: Evidence-informed Approaches to Promote Resiliency in Nursing Education
Date and time: Monday, May 26, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
Location: FSDE 128B

Dr. Jean Coffey
Presentation Title: Evidence-informed Approaches to Promote Resiliency in Nursing Education
Date and time: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual (Please see the link below)

All members of the campus community are encouraged to attend.

Title: Advanced Mechanized Systems for Sustainable Food Production

Presenter: Dr. Travis Esau, Associate Professor, Dalhousie University

Date and Time: May 23, 2025 1:00 pm (Atlantic Time)

Registration:Click to receive the Zoom link. The webinar is free.

Abstract: Wild blueberries are a perennial crop native to northeastern North America and are one of eastern Canada鈥檚 most economically important crops, with a 2021 farm gate value of $134.7 million CAD. Despite this, the industry faces significant challenges, especially in combating the more than 200 weed species that limit yield and interfere with harvesting equipment. Currently, producers predominantly rely on the uniform application of costly liquid herbicides for weed control, which is inefficient because weed instances occur intermittently, not uniformly. Traditional agricultural farming is not sustainable and requires new engineering advancements to remain competitive in local and global markets. The Canadian government鈥檚 new framework focuses on reducing the overall risk from pesticides by at least half by 2030. This research explores the development of a novel approach to weed management using smart applicators, including aerial drones, for spot-specific weed management.

Welcome to the following new employees who joined the 海角社区 community in April 2025!

• Jing Bai, Registrar鈥檚 Office
• Jasmine Brown, Ancillary Services
• Hannah Callbeck, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Annie Compton, Faculty of Nursing
• Kristian Dart, Facilities Management
• Jesus De Anda, Facilities Management
• Justin Dunn, Facilities Management
• Andre Gayle, IT Systems and Services
• Emily Gillis, Faculty of Nursing
• Isabelle Keeler, Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research
• Courtney Kennedy, Faculty of Nursing
• Arjeena Lama, Ancillary Services
• Sannu Lawt, Office of the President
• Emily MacAulay, Diagnostic Services, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Dale McIsaac, Dean鈥檚 Office, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Charanpreet Singh, School of Climate Change and Adaptation, Faculty of Science
• Tim Walker, Vice-President Administration and Finance

We are excited to have you join the 海角社区 team!

Do you know that you can partner in health research to help make it more relevant? Hear from patients and academic researchers about how working together makes health care research better. 

This workshop is supported by the Centre for Health and Community Research, and will interest people from all backgrounds - patients and caregivers, curious members of the public, researchers, trainees, and research staff. 

June 10, 5:00-6:30 pm at the Charlottetown public library! Find out more and register:

A strategic enrolment management (SEM) plan for 海角社区 is currently under development by a Steering Committee and subcommittees. This plan will provide a forward-thinking approach from 2025鈥�2030 to promote student success and achieve desired enrolments, retention and graduation rates, while aligning with 海角社区鈥檚 overall mission and strategic goals.

All members of the University community are invited to attend a consultation session on Thursday, May 22, from 1:00鈥�2:30 pm, in the lecture theatre, Room 104, of the K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre. An overview of the draft SEM plan, including five overarching goals, underlying strategies, and tactics will be presented. Following the session, feedback is welcomed and should be sent to the Steering Committee Chair, Dr. Melissa James, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Student Success, McDougall Faculty of Business at mjames@upei.ca, or the Office of the Vice-President, Academic and Research (VPAR) at vpar@upei.ca, by Friday, May 30.

The campus community is cordially invited to attend teaching presentations by candidates for the assistant professor (term) position in the Faculty of Nursing. Details for each presentation are as follows:

Dr. Ria Torr
Presentation Title: Evidence-informed Approaches to Promote Resiliency in Nursing Education
Date and time: Monday, May 26, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
Location: FSDE 128B

Dr. Jean Coffey
Presentation Title: Evidence-informed Approaches to Promote Resiliency in Nursing Education
Date and time: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual (Please see the link below)

All members of the campus community are encouraged to attend.

ACENET is offering a free online from June 2 to 20, 2025, for faculty and students across disciplines, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm AT (9:00 am to 4:30 pm ET).

ACENET has joined with the (COSS 2025) and 11 other partners to offer a wide-ranging curriculum packed with over 40 courses. Delivered by experts in the field, sessions will cover topics in advanced research computing (ARC), high performance computing (HPC), research data management (RDM), and research software (RS).

Highlights:

• Participants pick and choose the course(s) they want to attend.
• Many courses include hands-on components.
• Courses range in length from 1.5 hours to three days.
• Course levels range from beginner to advanced.
• Topics include AI, machine learning, bioinformatics, GPU programming, advanced research computing basics, high-performance computing tools, programming languages, neuroanalytics, visualization, research data management, and more.

Space is limited, so we encourage you to register for your desired course(s) as soon as possible in order to avoid missing out. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to chat with your local research consultant, or reach out to us at support@ace-net.ca with the subject line 鈥淐OSS 2025鈥�. For details and registration, go to

The school is presented by ACENET, CAC, Compute Ontario, SciNet, and SHARCNET, in partnership with Bioinformatics ca, Digital Research Alliance of Canada, HPC4Health, Ontario Brain Institute, OICR, RDM Network of Experts, and Scholars Portal.