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How a Dal course helps shape the way students see the Earth
A popular É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ Earth Sciences course immerses students in real-world hazards, blending virtual exploration, current events, and interdisciplinary learning to deepen understanding of the planet’s dynamic systems. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Facing coastal erosion, É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ civil engineering students tackled a real-world lighthouse protection challenge, earning top project honours for an innovative, industry-guided academic design.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.
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Thursday, February 21, 2019
For students and profs in Dal’s Faculty of Dentistry, the launch of the new version of Canada’s Food Guide is like introducing a new textbook — offering new opportunities to learn and educate about good oral health.
Friday, February 15, 2019
At no cost other than their time, Cultiv8 — based at Dal's Faculty of Agriculture — offers students exposure to innovation through a variety of avenues.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Humpbacks and seals and dolphins, oh my! Learn how Dal students get an up-close look at marine life through the Faculty of Science’s SEASIDE course.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Second-year Law students Megan Thompson and Calvin DeWolfe took home top prize in the Mathews Dinsdale National Labour Arbitration Moot this past weekend. Their win is Dal’s fifth — more than any other school in the competition’s 21-year history.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Registration is now open for Dal's annual competition of brains and brevity. Learn more about the 3 Minute Thesis event and hear from last year's winner on her strategies for success.