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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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Friday, June 2, 2023
Interdisciplinary PhD grad Weishan Wang's research on the governance of Arctic shipping taps into a topic critical as the planet faces a changing climate.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Award-winning Master of Computer Science grad Nathaniel Brown of Shelburne, Nova Scotia works at the intersection of biology and computer science — developing cutting-edge techniques to enhance the future of healthcare.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
A desire to get out of her comfort zone drove Bachelor of Science grad Carmen Graves to attend a university outside of her home province of Ontario. That sense of adventure remains as she prepares to head abroad to pursue a master’s degree in financial economics.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Owing to a desire to make scientific fields more inclusive, Biology PhD graduate Suchinta Arif co-founded the Diversity of Nature outreach group during her doctoral studies, an initiative that will live on following her graduation.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Ethan Eastwood, a recipient of the coveted Schulich Leader Scholarship, graduates this spring with a combined honours in physics and mathematics and years of research experience in one of the world's most-watched battery labs.