/news.html Dal News Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:46:03 GMT 2025-12-03T13:46:03Z /news/2025/12/03/student-accommodation-policy-dalhousie-revised.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie’s new Student Accommodation Policy sets in motion a shift away from reactive fixes to more proactive, inclusive design that helps ensure accessibility is built into classrooms, resources, and processes for a truly student-centered experience. Student Life News Community & Culture Senior Administration Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/03/student-accommodation-policy-dalhousie-revised.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-12-03T12:30:00Z /news/2025/12/02/sudan-war-women.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Hundreds of returnees and forced migrants reported being terrorised by soldiers and armed militias on both sides of the Sudan civil war, write Heather Tasker, Sabine Lee, and Susan Bartels. Research Arts and Social Sciences Political Science Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT /news/2025/12/02/sudan-war-women.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Heather Tasker, Sabine Lee, and Susan Bartels 2025-12-02T14:00:00Z /news/2025/12/01/dalhousie-yarmouth-nursing-anniversary.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Pitman’s decades of service and her daughter Tylar’s nursing aspirations reflect the deep roots of care and connection as Dalhousie’s Yarmouth campus marks a milestone in rural health education. Health Professions News Community & Culture Nursing Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/01/dalhousie-yarmouth-nursing-anniversary.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nova Scotia Health staff 2025-12-01T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/28/dalhousie-s-food-security-project-returns-this-giving-tuesday-to.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews For the sixth year in a row, Dal is leading a coalition of Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions in raising money to support student food security. Alumni Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/28/dalhousie-s-food-security-project-returns-this-giving-tuesday-to.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Paterson 2025-11-28T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/28/atlantic-science-links-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Dal-based Atlantic Science Links Association hosted Nova Scotia teachers last week for a day of lesson planning designed to engage junior high students in topics ranging from ocean literacy to plant biodiversity. Science Community & Culture Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/28/atlantic-science-links-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-11-28T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/27/-from-classroom-to-clinic--dalhousie-s-first-physician-assistant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie introduces its first graduates of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, marking a milestone in Maritime health education and expanding access to care across Nova Scotia through advanced clinical training and collaborative practice. Medicine Community & Culture Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/27/-from-classroom-to-clinic--dalhousie-s-first-physician-assistant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2025-11-27T13:30:00Z /news/2025/11/27/dalopera-little-women.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews DalOpera brings Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women to life at the Fountain School this week in Mark Adamo’s moving adaptation, exploring love, loss, and growth through a coming-of-age story following four sisters. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/27/dalopera-little-women.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Indra Egan 2025-11-27T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/25/canada-wild-blueberry-farming-ai-innovation-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie researchers partner with Nova Scotia’s wild blueberry farmers to develop climate-smart innovations. Through the new Atlantic Institute for Digital Agriculture, they’ll deliver precision technologies to sustain the province’s top agricultural export. Agriculture Industry Liaison and Innovation Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /news/2025/11/25/canada-wild-blueberry-farming-ai-innovation-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-11-25T16:00:00Z /news/2025/11/25/accessibility-climate-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Extreme weather events expose systemic gaps in emergency planning. Sarah Norris’s doctoral work examines how policies fail — and what inclusion could look like for vulnerable communities. Research News Community & Culture Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/25/accessibility-climate-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-11-25T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/24/8th-annual-legacy-awards-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nearly 30 awards were presented to more than 50 individuals and groups from across the university at the 8th Annual Legacy Awards. Read the full list of honourees. Research Human Resources Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/11/24/8th-annual-legacy-awards-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2025-11-21T13:00:00Z /news/2025/11/21/discovery-awards-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie scholars and innovators earned top honours at the 23rd annual awards, recognized for breakthroughs in mental health, climate solutions, cancer research, and lifelong contributions to medical education. Research News Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/21/discovery-awards-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder (with files from Andrew Riley) 2025-11-21T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/21/qs-sustainability-rankings-2026-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie strengthened its sustainability profile in the latest QS rankings, outperforming many Canadian peers and maintaining a strong global position despite a surge in participating institutions. Research News Community & Culture Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/21/qs-sustainability-rankings-2026-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-11-21T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/19/dalhousie-rhodes-scholarship-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions. Student Life News Science Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/19/dalhousie-rhodes-scholarship-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-11-19T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/20/multiple-sclerosis-health-outcomes-factors.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie researcher leads a $2M national study to explore how biological and social factors impact health outcomes for Canadians living with multiple sclerosis, aiming for more equitable care. Research Medicine Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/20/multiple-sclerosis-health-outcomes-factors.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-11-19T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/14/halifax-city-transportation-future-growth-sustainability.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie research is helping the Halifax Regional Municipality plan a transportation system that’s efficient, sustainable, and ready for the city’s rapid growth. Planning Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /news/2025/11/14/halifax-city-transportation-future-growth-sustainability.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-11-14T16:00:00Z /news/2025/11/14/dalhousie-vaccine-immunology-hub-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In the heart of Halifax, the Canadian Center for Vaccinology has quietly become one of Canada’s most influential voices in vaccine advocacy and clinical research. Research Medicine Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:41:00 GMT /news/2025/11/14/dalhousie-vaccine-immunology-hub-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2025-11-14T15:41:00Z /news/2025/11/13/agriculture-innovation-women-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Three Dalhousie graduate researchers from the Sustainable Nanoengineering Lab will showcase their innovations in nanotechnology and agriculture at the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference this month in Ontario. Agriculture Research Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/13/agriculture-innovation-women-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-11-13T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/10/remembrance-song-dalhousie-professor.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews "Pebble," written by Dr. Jason Brown of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, explores themes of loss, the echoes of war, and the fragility of memory. Mathematics and Statistics Community & Culture Science Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/10/remembrance-song-dalhousie-professor.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2025-11-10T12:30:00Z /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/2025/11/07/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/2025/11/06/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/2025/11/06/four-tigers-named-all-canadians.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Soccer players Mo Tolba, Jack Ellis, Eliia Al-Shamlat and Paris Axam were all named U SPORTS all-Canadians on Wednesday night. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/06/four-tigers-named-all-canadians.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-11-06T01:30:00Z /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/2025/11/04/mining-canada-environmental-impact-assessment.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Canada’s fragmented approach to mining assessments has left regulators, communities and industry working with incomplete information as they head into a modern mining rush, write Dal's Alana Westwood and Ben Collison in a new commentary piece for Policy Options. Research Science Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:25:00 GMT /news/2025/11/04/mining-canada-environmental-impact-assessment.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ben Collison and Alana Westwood 2025-11-04T13:25:00Z