UPEI’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation hosts Climate Forum 2023

UPEI’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) in St. Peter’s Bay, PEI, is hosting Climate Forum 2023 from August 16 to 18. 

Dr. Xander Wang, associate professor in the UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation, said the forum is bringing together world-leading researchers in climate-related fields to discuss the challenges of and opportunities for climate research.

"With hard work and attention to detail, you can conquer every obstacle you face."

What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?

After high school I applied to various universities and was accepted, but ultimately decided to stay in my home country of Mauritius to pursue a civil engineering degree. But I felt something was missing, and I craved a more "hands-on" experience and a bigger picture of engineering.

Inspirational bald eagle finds new home and fame at Hope for Wildlife Centre

In October 2021, bald eagle 450 was brought to the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island after it was injured in a presumed car accident. It was in critical shape, with spinal cord trauma among its injuries. To help save the bird’s life, the staff at AVC performed groundbreaking spinal cord surgery, only the second of its kind in the world.