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Dal News - NewsSat, 02 Aug 2025 18:11:50 GMT2025-08-02T18:11:50ZWith $1M gift, Dallaire Institute scales up protection of children in Latin America amid regional crisis
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The Dal-based Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security is ramping up emergency prevention efforts across Latin America thanks to a $1-million gift from The Slaight Family Foundation.AlumniNewsCommunity & CultureThu, 31 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/07/31/slaight-family-dallaire-institute.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsYuan Yuan2025-07-31T11:30:00ZAppointment of Cathie O'Toole as Vice鈥慞resident Finance and Administration
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Dalhousie has announced the appointment of Cathie O鈥橳oole as the university鈥檚 next Vice-President Finance and Administration.NewsSenior AdministrationWed, 30 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT/news/2025/07/30/avpa-announcement.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsStaff2025-07-30T13:00:00ZRecognizing the minds behind the momentum: Dal鈥檚 2025 research awards
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Dalhousie honours research excellence across disciplines 鈥� from sleep science to ocean sustainability, digital health to decolonized data.ResearchNewsTue, 29 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/07/29/dalhousie-research-awards-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsAndrew Riley2025-07-29T11:30:00ZMessages from the millennium: Dal medical school unseals time capsule from 2000
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A forgotten time capsule from Dalhousie Medicine鈥檚 Class of 2000 resurfaces, bridging generations with heartfelt messages and vintage memorabilia.MedicineNewsCommunity & CultureFri, 25 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/07/25/dalhousie-medicine-time-capsule.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsDayna Park2025-07-25T11:30:00ZMission to save a giant: Dal scientists take to the sea to track the elusive right whale
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Dal scientists use cutting-edge technology to glean insight into the behaviour of an ancient species under threat, work that's featured in new Apple TV+ series The Wild Ones.ResearchNewsScienceThu, 17 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/07/17/right-whales-endangered-drone-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsAlison Auld2025-07-17T11:30:00ZPolar tech with revolutionary potential earns Dalhousie team global recognition
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These student researchers tackled a key challenge in polar research by creating a communication system that could transform how scientists monitor oceans under melting ice sheets.NewsOceansEngineeringMon, 14 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/07/14/climate-change-polar-regions-data-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsKatie MacGuire2025-07-14T11:30:00ZQS World University Rankings: Dal excels in research and internationalization
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Dalhousie鈥檚 global reputation grows with strong performances in key research and international faculty indicators in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.ResearchNewsTue, 08 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/07/08/qs-world-university-ranking-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsMatt Reeder2025-07-08T11:30:00ZTop鈥憈ier leadership: New Dalhousie鈥慚cCall MacBain scholarship cohort announced
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From climate action to tech innovation, these 25 students are redefining what it means to lead with purpose.Student LifeNewsMon, 07 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/07/07/student-leadership-scholarship.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsStaff2025-07-07T11:30:00ZRemembering Dr. Pemberton Cyrus
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Campus flags have been lowered in memory of Dr. Pemberton Cyrus, professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering who dedicated his life to expanding access to STEM education and championing equity within the engineering profession.NewsMon, 07 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/07/07/remembering-dr--pemberton-cyrus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsFaculty of Engineering2025-07-07T11:30:00ZAn order of magnitude: Ford Doolittle named Companion of the Order of Canada
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Evolutionary biologist Dr. Ford Doolittle has been named a Companion of the Order of Canada 鈥斅爐he highest honour in the Order 鈥斅爄n recognition of a scholarly career that has upended our understanding of the natural world and helped made Canada a global leader in genome evolution.MedicineNewsBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyThu, 03 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/07/03/order-canada-ford-doolittle-companion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsRyan McNutt2025-07-03T11:30:00ZHelping power Dal forward: Meet the 2025 DPMG Award recipients
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This year鈥檚 DPMG Awards recognize eight exceptional professionals whose leadership, innovation, and service continue to strengthen Dalhousie鈥檚 mission and enrich the university community in meaningful, lasting ways.NewsCommunity & CultureWed, 02 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/07/02/dpmg-awards-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsMaryem Zia2025-07-02T11:30:00ZAdjourned with distinction: Inside Dr. Spiteri's Senate send鈥憃ff
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Dalhousie Senate bids farewell to Dr. Louise Spiteri with heartfelt tributes, poetic praise, and a surprise send-off marking her impactful leadership as chair and years of dedicated service.ManagementNewsSenior AdministrationFri, 27 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/06/27/dalhousie-senate-chair-farewell-louise-spiteri.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsMatt Reeder2025-06-27T11:30:00ZThe longest long weekend: An exclusive look inside a campus鈥憌ide power shutdown
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Shutting down campus power for essential electrical upgrades is far more than flipping a switch 鈥� it鈥檚 a complex, safety-critical task involving more than 125 people. See how May鈥檚 shutdown came together and how this work ensures Dal鈥檚 electrical stability.Facilities ManagementNewsTue, 24 Jun 2025 13:30:00 GMT/news/2025/06/24/dalhousie-power-shutdown-safety-facilities.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsMary Jane Webber2025-06-24T13:30:00ZBehind the lens: Scenes from the Class of 2025's Spring Convocation
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We were there to capture some of the many special moments at Dal's 21 Spring Convocation ceremonies.Student LifeConvocationNewsFri, 20 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT/news/2025/06/20/scenes-from-convocation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsPhotos by Danny Abriel2025-06-20T14:00:00ZDal ranks in top 100 globally in 2025 Impact Rankings, cracks top 25 for clean water
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91探花平台 has surged to 22nd globally for Clean Water and Sanitation in the 2025 THE Impact Rankings and reaffirmed its place among the world鈥檚 top 100 sustainable universities.ResearchNewsTue, 17 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/06/18/impact-rankings-2025-the-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsMatt Reeder2025-06-17T11:30:00ZThe world needs bold, equitable climate action at the 2025 G7 summit
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As climate change and disrupted weather patterns impact countries around the world, leaders must act to mitigate the negative effects on public health.NewsCommunity & CultureFri, 13 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/06/13/g7-summit-canada-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsSharon E. Straus and Fran莽oise Baylis2025-06-13T11:30:00ZCreating space for care: Dal researcher funded to study mental health support for Black women in Nova Scotia
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Dr. Keisha Jefferies leads a groundbreaking study exploring Black women鈥檚 mental health in Nova Scotia, aiming to create culturally relevant care and amplify overlooked voices.ResearchHealth ProfessionsNewsNursingWed, 11 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/06/11/keisha-jefferies-grant-mental-health.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsAndrew Riley2025-06-11T11:30:00ZRecognizing excellence: Meet Dal's 2025 teaching award winners
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From pioneering new approaches in medical education to championing equity and inclusion in the classroom, this year's award recipients exemplify the very best of what it means to teach and lead.NewsCommunity & CultureThu, 05 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/06/05/dalhousie-teaching-awards-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsStaff2025-06-05T11:30:00ZMaking a whale of an entrance: 18鈥憁etre blue whale skeleton installed at Dal
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Suspended from ceiling of the Steele Ocean Sciences Building is the skeleton of an adult blue whale found washed up in Nova Scotia. The new installation is the centrepiece of the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity and serves as a powerful reminder of the need to protect our ocean and its inhabitants.ResearchScienceNewsCommunity & CultureTue, 03 Jun 2025 12:30:00 GMT/news/2025/06/03/whale-skeleton-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsKenneth Conrad2025-06-03T12:30:00ZMeet Dal鈥檚 2025 signature alumni award winners
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Explore the stories of the recipients of this year's flagship alumni awards.AlumniNewsTue, 27 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/05/27/aurum-awards-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsAllison Barss and Emma Sutro2025-05-27T11:30:00ZDal on the road: Engagement Days bridge university expertise with local needs
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Dalhousie hit the road to Yarmouth, Bridgewater, Sydney and other Nova Scotian communities in recent months, deepening ties through dialogue, outreach, and innovation as part of its province-wide Engagement Days initiative. Up next: Guysborough.ResearchNewsCommunity & CultureFri, 23 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/05/23/nova-scotia-dalhousie-engagement-days.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsMatt Reeder2025-05-23T11:30:00ZFrom community roots to campus change: John R. Sylliboy steps into historic role to lead Indigenous Relations at Dalhousie
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The university鈥檚 first vice-provost of Indigenous Relations brings decades of advocacy experience, academic insights, and a deep commitment to embedding community values throughout Dal.NewsCommunity & CultureSenior AdministrationTue, 20 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/05/20/dalhousie-indigenous-relations-syliboy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsMatt Reeder2025-05-20T11:30:00ZA gift of culture: Mi鈥檏maq art finds new home at Dalhousie
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Eight vibrant paintings by Mi鈥檏maq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of Dalhousie鈥檚 Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the Dalhousie Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.LawNewsCommunity & CultureFri, 16 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT/news/2025/05/16/alan-syliboy-artwork-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsEmm Campbell2025-05-16T11:30:00ZThe MacEachen Institute, 10 years in: Dal's policy powerhouse caps decade with top book prize
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MacEachen Institute Director Kevin Quigley and former students won the Donner Prize for the best public policy book in Canada this year. Discover how the institute has empowered student researchers and shaped major policy debates over the past decade.ResearchManagementArts and Social SciencesLawHealth ProfessionsNewsTue, 13 May 2025 13:04:00 GMT/news/2025/05/14/maceachen-institute-anniversary-donner-prize-finalist.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsMatt Reeder2025-05-13T13:04:00ZRise together: Dalhousie and Halifax Tides FC join forces to elevate women's soccer
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Halifax's first professional women's soccer team gains access to Dal's top-notch training facilities in a partnership that promises to inspire the next generation of female athletes.SportsNewsCommunity & CultureFri, 09 May 2025 12:30:00 GMT/news/2025/05/09/dalhousie-halifax-tides.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsChelsea Norris2025-05-09T12:30:00Z