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Dal course uses ancient languages to decode modern medical terminology
A new Classics course is helping students — many headed for health professions — understand complex clinical vocabulary by learning the Greek and Latin roots that have shaped the language of medicine for centuries. Read more.
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Fashion Revival, a show by the Dal Students for Ethical Fashion, encouraged reflection on fashion and its life cycle through six powerful scenes.
Friday, March 13, 2026
From guilty‑pleasure riffs to improvised arrangements, DalPop’s musicians explore how vulnerability, collaboration, and creative risk‑taking shape their sound as they prepare for Unwritten: The Music that Wrote Us this weekend.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A modern history course taught by Dr. Kassandra Luciuk reframes Canada through upheaval, challenging students to confront myths, recognize patterns across decades, and see today’s political tensions in a sharper, more revealing light.
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Friday, November 3, 2023
The Faculty of Computer Science unveiled its new space in downtown Halifax last month, a state-of-the-art venue intended to meet the needs of one of Dal's fastest-growing Faculties.
Friday, October 27, 2023
Management Career Services attracted a record number of students and employer partners for an evening of professional discovery last month. Take a look back at the photo highlights.
Monday, October 16, 2023
The Senator Don Oliver Scholarship, created with a $1-million gift from friend and entrepreneur Wade Dawe, will provide financial support as well as access to mentoring advice to African Nova Scotian students.
Friday, October 13, 2023
Yara Ahmed always knew computer science was right for her, but Dal's Applied Computer Science program provided more opportunities than she ever expected.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
This year, É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ placed in the top five among its cohort for six indicators — twice that of last year.