/news.html Dal News Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:42:21 GMT 2026-09-19T02:42:21Z /news/2026/09/18/democracy-voting-advocacy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews By setting up a fund supported by those who violate Canadian laws to assist groups that protect civil rights, Canada can invest in democracy’s strongest defence: robust, free and open speech. Law Research Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:45:00 GMT /news/2026/09/18/democracy-voting-advocacy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sarah Burton and Michael Karanicolas 2026-09-18T14:45:00Z /news/2026/09/18/dalfest-beaches.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After selling out Halifax's Scotiabank Centre last fall, the Toronto all-female rockers returned for a sold-out, Dal-exclusive Studley Quad concert, treating fans to a 21-song set. Check out some photos from the night. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/18/dalfest-beaches.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Alexa Code 2026-09-18T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/18/robert-lennox-ocean-tracking-network-top-40-under-40.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews OTN Scientific Director Rob Lennox discusses the growing impact of ocean tracking and why scientists are only beginning to unlock the potential of the data they collect. Research Oceans Ocean Tracking Network Science News Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:13:00 GMT /news/2026/09/18/robert-lennox-ocean-tracking-network-top-40-under-40.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-09-18T09:13:00Z /news/2026/09/17/students-dalhousie-objects-residence.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home. Residence Student Life Community & Culture Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/17/students-dalhousie-objects-residence.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude 2026-09-17T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/16/transition-year-program-renewal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Under new Director Rachelle McKay, TYP welcomes a new cohort, unveils an upgraded home base, and builds on a legacy stretching back more than five decades. Continuing Education News Community & Culture Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/16/transition-year-program-renewal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Darcy MacPhail 2026-09-16T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/15/free-store-back-to-school-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Thousands of students turned donated goods into practical finds during the Free Store's back-to-school rush, showcasing the growing demand for affordable, sustainable shopping on campus. Facilities Management Student Life Office of Sustainability News Community & Culture Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/15/free-store-back-to-school-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Anna Wood 2026-09-15T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/14/pharmacist-prescribing-ticks-study.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Enabling pharmacists to prescribe preventive Lyme disease medication shifted hundreds of routine cases out of emergency departments, easing pressure on the health-care system, shows a new ɫ����ֱ�� study. Research Pharmacy Health Professions Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/14/pharmacist-prescribing-ticks-study.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal News staff 2026-09-14T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/11/dal-ovo-bookstore-swag.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students lined up hours before opening as ɫ����ֱ�� became the first university outside Ontario to launch a collection with the luxury streetwear brand. Student Life Bookstore News Community & Culture Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/11/dal-ovo-bookstore-swag.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Hannah Nekkers 2026-09-11T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/11/move-in-weekend--by-the-numbers-and-in-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/11/move-in-weekend--by-the-numbers-and-in-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude 2026-09-11T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/10/dalhousie-orientation-friendship-tiger-welcome-day.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections. Student Life News Community & Culture Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/10/dalhousie-orientation-friendship-tiger-welcome-day.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-09-10T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/10/royal-society-of-canada-katja-fennel.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews One of Canada's highest academic honours goes to Dal oceanographer Dr. Katja Fennel for her globally recognized contributions to climate research. Research Science Oceanography News Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/10/royal-society-of-canada-katja-fennel.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2026-09-10T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/08/maceachen-institute-policy-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As it enters a new era, the MacEachen Institute of Public Policy and Governance is expanding its efforts to connect researchers, decision-makers, and communities on pressing national and regional issues. Research Management Arts and Social Sciences Health Professions News Community & Culture Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/08/maceachen-institute-policy-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-09-08T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/09/students-off-campus-connection.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/09/students-off-campus-connection.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2026-09-04T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/03/dalhousie-nursing-indigenous-graduate-scholarships.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A $1.04-million gift from the Isabel Bader Charitable Trust will establish new graduate scholarships in Indigenous Nursing at ɫ����ֱ��. Student Life Health Professions Community & Culture Graduate Studies Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/03/dalhousie-nursing-indigenous-graduate-scholarships.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison 2026-09-03T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/02/fire-leadership-dalhousie-certificate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Designed around real-world challenges facing firefighters, the program supports professional growth and helps enhance emergency response capacity in communities throughout Nova Scotia. Continuing Education News Community & Culture Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/02/fire-leadership-dalhousie-certificate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary-Eleanor Power 2026-09-02T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/03/dalhousie-orientation-week-academic-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's expanded Academic Orientation introduces new students to the skills, supports and strategies that can shape their success long after O-Week ends. Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/03/dalhousie-orientation-week-academic-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-09-02T11:30:00Z /news/2026/09/01/medicine-dean.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As he begins his term as dean, Dr. Saleem Razack discusses social accountability, medical education, and his vision for strengthening health care across the Maritimes and beyond. Research Medicine News Senior Administration Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/09/01/medicine-dean.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-09-01T11:30:00Z /news/2026/08/28/galaxia-space-technology-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Two Dal Engineering graduates turned co-op placements into careers at a Halifax space company, helping design satellite technology while supporting the next generation of student talent. Student Life Alumni Engineering Community & Culture Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/08/28/galaxia-space-technology-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Philip Moscovitch 2026-08-28T11:30:00Z /news/2026/08/26/a-new-home-for-tree-swallows--research--and-learning.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews With the help of a group of grade school students, what started as a grant proposal idea is now taking shape in the form of 20 wooden nesting boxes supporting research, conservation, and hands-on learning at Dal’s Agricultural Campus. Research Agriculture Community & Culture Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:45:00 GMT /news/2026/08/26/a-new-home-for-tree-swallows--research--and-learning.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sophie Webb 2026-08-25T11:45:00Z /news/2026/08/24/simulation-lab-dalhousie-expansion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new lab opened at ɫ����ֱ�� this summer represents a major leap forward for simulation-based health education in Atlantic Canada, offering students access to more advanced training that will prepare them for complex-care situations. Research Medicine Health Professions News Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:21:00 GMT /news/2026/08/24/simulation-lab-dalhousie-expansion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dayna Park 2026-08-24T12:21:00Z /news/2026/08/21/opening-the-farm-gates--a-day-of-discovery-at-the-faculty-of-agr.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Relive highlights from this year's Community Day at the Faculty of Agriculture in photos. Agriculture Community & Culture Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/08/21/opening-the-farm-gates--a-day-of-discovery-at-the-faculty-of-agr.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-08-21T11:30:00Z /news/2026/08/20/atlantic-ai-institute-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new Dal-hosted research institute will connect researchers, students, partners and communities to advance AI research, learning and innovation rooted in Atlantic Canada. Computer Science Research News Community & Culture Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/08/20/atlantic-ai-institute-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-08-20T11:30:00Z /news/2026/08/19/order-nova-scotia-hamiltion-hinch-whitman.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Faculty member Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dallaire Institute ED Shelly Whitman, and several Dal alumni are among this year’s appointees to the Order of Nova Scotia, honouring significant contributions to the province. Alumni Arts and Social Sciences Health Professions News Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/08/19/order-nova-scotia-hamiltion-hinch-whitman.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-08-19T12:30:00Z /news/2026/08/17/gairdner-foundation-bahaa-abu-raya.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Canadian Center for Vaccinology researcher is recognized for advancing vaccine research that is shaping care for mothers, infants, and families worldwide. Research Medicine News Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/08/17/gairdner-foundation-bahaa-abu-raya.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-08-17T11:30:00Z /news/2026/08/14/ecoanxiety-dalhousie-pollinator.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s EcoHope encourages small but meaningful actions to combat anxiety around climate change, including bringing together a community of volunteers to plant a pollinator garden at a Halifax park. Research Science Community & Culture Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/08/14/ecoanxiety-dalhousie-pollinator.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2026-08-14T11:30:00Z