/news.html Dal News Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:50:50 GMT 2026-06-19T15:50:50Z /news/2026/06/18/dalsolutions--building-autonomous-systems-to-protect-canada-s-so.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ robotics and underwater acoustics researcher Dr. Mae Seto is working with Defence Research & Development Canada to develop intelligent autonomous sensing systems that can extend the reach of the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic and help Canada protect its sovereignty in remote, harsh maritime environments. Research Engineering Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/18/dalsolutions--building-autonomous-systems-to-protect-canada-s-so.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-06-18T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/19/qs-world-university-rankings-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ placed in the top 20% globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, with strong performance in select research, sustainability, and global engagement indicators. News Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/19/qs-world-university-rankings-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-06-18T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/16/dalhousie-african-nova-scotia-archives.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ invited members of the African Nova Scotian community to campus, including leaders from museums and cultural centres across the province, to discuss how to work together to preserve and share historical records and artifacts. Libraries Community & Culture Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:21:00 GMT /news/2026/06/16/dalhousie-african-nova-scotia-archives.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-06-16T19:21:00Z /news/2026/06/17/sodium-ion-battery-technology.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ researchers are working with Concordia's Volt-Age program to help advance sodium-ion battery technology — a more sustainable alternative to lithium for residential energy storage. Research Science Physics and Atmospheric Science Engineering Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/17/sodium-ion-battery-technology.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alexander Hackett 2026-06-16T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/12/water-nova-scotia-community-engagement.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Building on É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s Engagement Days, a recent symposium at Dal convened municipal leaders and researchers to address climate, infrastructure and planning pressures shaping water management across Nova Scotia communities. Community & Culture Engineering Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/12/water-nova-scotia-community-engagement.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Courtney Bragg 2026-06-12T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/12/convocation-dalhousie-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As convocation comes to a close, here are a few moments from the past weeks captured on stage, behind the scenes, and in between. Student Life Convocation Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/12/convocation-dalhousie-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Cody Turner, Nick Pearce, and Bruce Bottomley 2026-06-12T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/11/arctic-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Given increasing geopolitical tensions and economic interest in the region, how can academic research support those who live in and depend on the Arctic? Dal's Dr. Megan Bailey and colleagues consider. Research Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/11/arctic-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Megan Bailey, Candis Callison, Adrian Howkins, Élise Devoie 2026-06-11T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/10/dal-discoveries-blood-vessels-prolonged-sitting-exercise-derek-kimmerly.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting. Research Health Professions Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT /news/2026/06/10/dal-discoveries-blood-vessels-prolonged-sitting-exercise-derek-kimmerly.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-06-10T15:00:00Z /news/2026/06/9/medical-sciences-pathway-grads-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Launched in 2022 to expand access for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian students, Dal's Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions program marks a major milestone this spring with its first graduates. Get to know some of the students shaping what comes next. Student Life Science Medicine Convocation Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/9/medical-sciences-pathway-grads-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers and Kenneth Conrad 2026-06-09T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/9/ruby-harrington-dalhousie-science-grad.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Biology graduate Ruby Harrington turns a lifelong curiosity into cutting-edge research, exploring ultrasound technology to target spinal tumours as she prepares to begin a master’s in biomedical engineering at É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥. Student Life Convocation Science Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/9/ruby-harrington-dalhousie-science-grad.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rianne Zinck 2026-06-09T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-profile-safaribeidokhti-mdi.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ghazaleh Safaribeidokhti navigates homesickness and uncertainty while pivoting from computer science to digital business, drawing strength from community as she builds a resilient, purpose-driven future. Computer Science Student Life Convocation Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-profile-safaribeidokhti-mdi.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-06-08T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-bhalla-google-dropout.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Aman Bhalla almost left his Computer Science degree after a single semester; now he’s graduating with a job with Google Computer Science Student Life Convocation Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-bhalla-google-dropout.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-06-08T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/5/dalhousie-costume-studies-betty-veinot-convocation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life. Student Life Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/5/dalhousie-costume-studies-betty-veinot-convocation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-06-05T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-caleb-hominick.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Some people are drawn to engineering by theory. For Agriculture grad Caleb Hominick, it started with something simpler: taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together better than before. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-caleb-hominick.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sophie Webb 2026-06-05T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-emily-smith.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Experience often begins with opportunity. For Emily Smith, hands-on learning on the Truro Campus and meaningful connections — even with a single animal — helped shape a career path, deepen purpose and turn classroom learning into real-world impact. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-emily-smith.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-06-05T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-alexandra-carkner.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Life on a hobby farm and a grandmother’s advocacy work helped spark Alexandra Carkner’s passion for environmental management and community involvement. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-alexandra-carkner.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sophie Webb 2026-06-05T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/4/ocean-week-sean-brilliant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations. Research News Oceans Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/4/ocean-week-sean-brilliant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rianne Zinck 2026-06-04T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/4/management-convocation-dalhousie-lydell-husbandsbrowne.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Varsity athlete Lydell Husbands-Browne reflects on setbacks, perseverance, and community as he charts a path from Dal Management to an MBA — and beyond the game. Student Life Convocation Management Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/4/management-convocation-dalhousie-lydell-husbandsbrowne.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Renée Hartleib 2026-06-04T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/4/management-convocation-dalhousie-brooklyn-malone.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Behind many student successes are the people who make those opportunities possible. Brooklyn Malone’s story highlights the role of family support, mentorship, and community in shaping achievement, from pursuing two degrees to stepping into É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s Corporate Residency MBA program. Student Life Convocation Management Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/4/management-convocation-dalhousie-brooklyn-malone.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sonya Jampolsky 2026-06-04T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/4/management-commerce-convocation-ben-berrey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews With 70 years between them, a grandfather and grandson confirm the Bachelor of Commerce program still has the same heart. Student Life Convocation Management Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/4/management-commerce-convocation-ben-berrey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sonya Jampolsky 2026-06-04T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/3/health-convocation-dalhousie-emilia-fitzgerald.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After shifting from science to health promotion, É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ graduate Emilia Fitzgerald found her passion in prevention and community work, now continuing her impact through graduate studies at Dal this fall. Student Life Convocation Health Professions Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/3/health-convocation-dalhousie-emilia-fitzgerald.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison 2026-06-03T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/3/dalhousie-tirupati-india-innovation-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ hosted Indian partners for a high-level visit last week advancing joint research, innovation programs and industry collaboration, with new agreements, funding pathways and a shared global innovation campus taking shape. Graduate Studies Research Computer Science Science News Engineering Community & Culture Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/3/dalhousie-tirupati-india-innovation-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-06-03T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/2/engineering-convocation-dalhousie-rowan-pratt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rowan Pratt transformed early struggles with identity, ADHD, and belonging into leadership, helping rebuild EngiQueers and create a more supportive culture within É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s engineering community. Student Life Convocation Engineering Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/2/engineering-convocation-dalhousie-rowan-pratt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2026-06-02T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-kaitlin-mcneil.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Graduating with a double major in Law, Justice & Society and Spanish, Kaitlin McNeil channels her passion for languages and advocacy into a promising future in law. Student Life Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-kaitlin-mcneil.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z /news/2026/06/1/architecture-convocation-dalhousie-vanessa-croft.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Vanessa Croft’s architectural journey highlights how experience beyond the studio shaped her perspective, revealing design as a practice rooted in relationships, context, and the lived realities of everyday environments. Student Life Architecture and Planning Convocation Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/architecture-convocation-dalhousie-vanessa-croft.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z