/news.html Dal News - News Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:17:08 GMT 2025-11-14T23:17:08Z /news/2025/11/07/dalhousie-indigenous-students-sexton-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The doors to the new Indigenous Student Centre on Sexton officially opened this week, marking a milestone in the Faculty of Engineering’s efforts to create a more vibrant, inclusive campus that values connection, culture, and community. News Community & Culture Engineering Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/07/dalhousie-indigenous-students-sexton-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2025-11-07T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/07/respirators-canada-standards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New draft standards for respirator use recognize the importance of protecting workers and patients in health-care settings, where there is a higher risk of pathogen exposure, write Dal's Julia M. Wright and others. News Community & Culture Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/07/respirators-canada-standards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Julia M. Wright, Dick Zoutman, Mark Ungrin, and Ryan Tennant 2025-11-07T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/06/dal-new-inductees-royal-society-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Three Dalhousie researchers—Jennifer Bain, Mark Stradiotto, and Finlay Maguire—join the Royal Society of Canada, honoured for groundbreaking work in musicology, sustainable chemistry, and infectious disease genomics. Research News Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /news/2025/11/06/dal-new-inductees-royal-society-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-11-06T16:00:00Z /news/2025/11/06/Francoise-Baylis-new-president-royal-society-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Global bioethics leader steps into a pivotal national role, aiming to deepen public trust in research, amplify Canadian voices on the world stage, and champion science for societal good. Research News Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT /news/2025/11/06/Francoise-Baylis-new-president-royal-society-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-11-06T14:00:00Z /news/2025/11/05/dal-launches-its-first-female-and-gender-non-conforming-varsity-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new varsity-level gaming team at Dalhousie is creating space for women and gender-diverse students to compete, connect, and challenge norms in the world of competitive play. Computer Science Sports News Community & Culture Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:15:00 GMT /news/2025/11/05/dal-launches-its-first-female-and-gender-non-conforming-varsity-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Morgane Evans 2025-11-05T12:15:00Z /news/2025/10/30/student-recruitment-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie has doubled down on its strengths, launching a new campaign centred on how its unique size, diverse programs, and East Coast setting offer students the perfect balance of choice and personalized experience. Student Life Communications and Marketing News Community & Culture Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/30/student-recruitment-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-10-30T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/31/celtic-colours-festival-dalhousie-symposium-concert.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie and community partners hosted Waters Flowing Together in Iona, Cape Breton last month —a three-day celebration blending Indigenous knowledge, ocean science, music, and culture on Bras d'Or Lake. Research Science News Community & Culture Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:06:00 GMT /news/2025/10/31/celtic-colours-festival-dalhousie-symposium-concert.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rhys Healy and Eva Carmichael 2025-10-29T14:06:00Z /news/2025/10/29/beaty-centre-dalhousie-unveiling-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie’s new marine biodiversity centre opens to the public this December, offering guests a chance to explore the ocean through immersive exhibits, Indigenous storytelling, and Michael’s Whale — a breathtaking blue whale skeleton. Biology Marine Biology Research Science Oceanography News Community & Culture Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:08:00 GMT /news/2025/10/29/beaty-centre-dalhousie-unveiling-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-10-29T13:08:00Z /news/2025/10/24/stanfield-conversation-2025-law.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie’s Stanfield Conversation addressed the erosion of democratic norms, warning that trust, not just laws, is essential to safeguarding democracy amid rising authoritarian tendencies. Law News Community & Culture Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:15:00 GMT /news/2025/10/24/stanfield-conversation-2025-law.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2025-10-24T14:15:00Z /news/2025/10/31/vanier-banting-awards-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie celebrates six scholars awarded the final Vanier and Banting fellowships, spotlighting groundbreaking research in health, sustainability, sexual well-being, and marine conservation. Research Student Life News Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/31/vanier-banting-awards-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kala Hirle Clarke and Mia Samardzic 2025-10-24T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/24/nova-scotia-respiratory-health-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new clinic led by Dal and community partners — with funding from GSK Canada — will offer faster, community-based respiratory care that empowers patients and trains future professionals while easing pressure on Nova Scotia’s overstretched health system. Research Medicine Health Professions News Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/24/nova-scotia-respiratory-health-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal Health staff (with files from GSK Canada) 2025-10-24T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/24/sachin-seth-dalhousie-senate-chair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie Senate returned this fall with new chair Dr. Sachin Seth, tackling academic challenges with collaboration, curiosity, and a renewed focus on inclusive, forward-thinking governance. News Senior Administration Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/24/sachin-seth-dalhousie-senate-chair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2025-10-24T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/23/canada-research-chairs-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie celebrates new and renewed Canada Research Chairs tackling global challenges from Arctic law and anti-Black racism to climate resilience, clean energy, and pandemic preparedness. Agriculture Health Professions Mechanical Engineering Research Science Medicine Chemistry News Engineering Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/23/canada-research-chairs-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-10-23T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/22/housing-renters-tenants-nova-scotia-survey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A groundbreaking survey from Dalhousie Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants’ rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform. Law News Community & Culture Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/22/housing-renters-tenants-nova-scotia-survey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-10-22T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/16/dalhousie-physiotherapy-clinic-gift.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The gift from Leslie McLean (MN’02) and Scott McCain to the Oulton-Stanish Centre will ensure that the Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic can provide expanded care to members of the Dalhousie and broader community. Alumni Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/16/dalhousie-physiotherapy-clinic-gift.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emma Sutro 2025-10-16T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/15/macleans-university-rankings-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal ranked among Canada’s top 10 Medical Doctoral universities in the latest Maclean's report, showing gains in reputation and scholarships. Student Life News Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/15/macleans-university-rankings-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-10-15T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/10/jeff-dahn-eni-award-renewable-energy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Jeff Dahn, an icon in the world of battery technology, earned a top international science prize in Italy this week for his contributions to the global energy transition. Research Science Chemistry News Physics and Atmospheric Science Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/10/jeff-dahn-eni-award-renewable-energy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-10-10T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/10/dalhousie-agriculture-student-scholarships-bmo.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new generation of researchers is working to reshape the future of agriculture with a powerful boost from BMO. Agriculture Student Life News Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/10/dalhousie-agriculture-student-scholarships-bmo.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-10-10T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/08/dalhousie-demo-day-2025-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Student-led startups stepped into the spotlight during Innovation Week, showcasing an impressive range of innovations from bioplastics to bone-cancer detection. Find out who walked away the winners. Research Student Life News Community & Culture Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/08/dalhousie-demo-day-2025-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jennifer Cameron 2025-10-08T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/03/startup-study-participants-management.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Computer Science MSc student Ridwan Oladipupo is the creator of ArticiPay — a platform for researchers to source and manage the people who participate in their studies. Computer Science Research News Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:48:00 GMT /news/2025/10/03/startup-study-participants-management.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2025-10-03T14:48:00Z /news/2025/10/03/schulich-leaders-dalhousie-reese-ochitwa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Meet Reese Ochitwa, one of Dal's incoming 2025 Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients. Computer Science Student Life News Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/03/schulich-leaders-dalhousie-reese-ochitwa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Office of Advancement 2025-10-03T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/01/sustainability-month-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's Office of Sustainability and campus partners shine a light on how small, everyday choices at Dalhousie can drive big sustainability wins. Office of Sustainability News Community & Culture Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:52:00 GMT /news/2025/10/01/sustainability-month-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2025-10-01T11:52:00Z /news/2025/09/29/pharmacy-welcome-ceremony-cherry-tree.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews For decades, new students have been welcomed into the college during a white coat ceremony. A new tradition aims to help future pharmacists provide culturally responsive care. Pharmacy Health Professions News Community & Culture Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/09/29/pharmacy-welcome-ceremony-cherry-tree.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Brown 2025-09-29T13:00:00Z /news/2025/09/23/food-fest-beet-street-market-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From dumpling-making to garden brunches, Dalhousie’s week-long celebration brought together students and societies to celebrate food culture and explore food systems. Student Life News Community & Culture Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:58:00 GMT /news/2025/09/23/food-fest-beet-street-market-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-09-23T12:58:00Z /news/2025/09/19/grace-beer-dalhousie-hockey-creating-coaches-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Grace Beer joins a Halifax girls hockey team as a coach this season through the national Creating Coaches program, which champions the powerful impact of female mentors in the sport. Sports Student Life News Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/19/grace-beer-dalhousie-hockey-creating-coaches-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-09-19T11:30:00Z