/news.html Dal News Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:02:21 GMT 2026-02-27T01:02:21Z /news/2026/02/26/sciographies-dina-rogers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A young scientist shares her journey from two cultures into biochemistry and her drive to create new solutions for plastic waste. Research Science Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:40:00 GMT /news/2026/02/26/sciographies-dina-rogers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-26T13:40:00Z /news/2026/02/25/aquatron-dalhousie-seawater.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A fifty-year-old system was recently replaced with modern infrastructure designed to protect marine life and support world-class ocean research. Facilities Management Research News Community & Culture Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/25/aquatron-dalhousie-seawater.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary Jane Webber 2026-02-25T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/26/dalsolutions-human-ai-defend-canada-sovereignty-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews HÂþ»­ is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure. Research Health Professions Health and Human Performance Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/26/dalsolutions-human-ai-defend-canada-sovereignty-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-02-25T04:00:00Z /news/2026/02/24/life-at-dalhousie-students-web.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews HÂþ»­â€™s new online hub offers students a clearer, more intuitive way to access the support and guidance that shape their university experience and help them succeed. Student Life Communications and Marketing Community & Culture Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/24/life-at-dalhousie-students-web.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrea McKay 2026-02-24T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/24/anxiety-genetics-study-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A landmark global study co‑led by HÂþ»­ researchers offers the clearest picture yet of anxiety’s biological roots, revealing why some people are more vulnerable and where future treatments may emerge. Medicine Research Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/24/anxiety-genetics-study-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dayna Park 2026-02-24T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/19/sciographies-rob-lennox.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sciographies follows Dr. Rob Lennox’s path from early fascination with the ocean to leading the Ocean Tracking Network and unlocking secrets of marine-animal migration worldwide. Research Oceans Ocean Tracking Network Science News Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/19/sciographies-rob-lennox.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-19T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/19/mental-health-masters-program-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews HÂþ»­ launches new online, course-based master’s program designed to equip licensed clinicians with advanced psychiatric training as communities worldwide face growing gaps in mental health services. Medicine Psychiatry News Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/19/mental-health-masters-program-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Penney Miller 2026-02-19T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/18/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-ice-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews See how Dal’s Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink took shape through patient layering, old‑school methods, and impressive human skill that still outperforms high‑tech alternatives. Student Life Facilities Management Sports News Community & Culture Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:32:00 GMT /news/2026/02/18/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-ice-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary Jane Webber and Alison DeLory 2026-02-18T15:32:00Z /news/2026/02/20/cuba-u-s--future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cuba is on the brink of one of the worst social and economic catastrophes since the 1959 revolution. If the international community ignores Cuba today, a humanitarian nightmare will unfold soon, writes Dal's Dr. Robert Huish. Research International Development Studies Arts and Social Sciences Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/20/cuba-u-s--future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Robert Huish 2026-02-17T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/13/tkms-dalhousie-mou.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new partnership between HÂþ»­ and TKMS aims to boost dual‑use innovation, advance Arctic‑ready submarine research, and open fresh learning and commercialization opportunities for Canadian researchers and students. Research News Engineering Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:22:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/tkms-dalhousie-mou.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-02-13T14:22:00Z /news/2026/02/13/super-bowl-2026-ads.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students dissect Super Bowl ads with a marketer’s eye, turning big‑budget commercial spots into lively debates and real‑world learning. Student Life Management News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/super-bowl-2026-ads.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-02-13T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/13/dr--rita-orji-appointed-to-un-s-new-scientific-panel-on-artifici.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Rita Orji is one of 40 global AI experts named to the new panel, further recognition internationally for her research in persuasive technology and human-centred AI. Computer Science Research News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/dr--rita-orji-appointed-to-un-s-new-scientific-panel-on-artifici.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-02-13T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/12/law-national-moot-dalhousie-win.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Schulich Law students delivered standout performances at a leading national moot in Toronto, earning top honours for their compelling advocacy on issues of law, equity, and racial justice. Law Student Life News Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/12/law-national-moot-dalhousie-win.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-02-12T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/12/sciographies-john-batt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s Sciographies kicks off its new season with John Batt, longtime Aquatron manager, sharing his lifelong passion for marine life and the vital conservation work happening inside Canada’s largest aquatic research facility. Research Oceans Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/12/sciographies-john-batt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-12T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/11/new-housing-complex-to-provide-more-options-for-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Construction will begin this summer on new student accommodations at HÂþ»­, adding more than 200 beds to the university's housing capacity while increasing the variety of living options on campus for students. Facilities Management News Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/11/new-housing-complex-to-provide-more-options-for-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-02-11T13:30:00Z /news/2026/02/11/new-ultrasound-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A collaborative clinic launched by HÂþ»­ and Nova Scotia Health is enhancing sonography training and contributing to improved access to ultrasound services across the province. Health Professions Health Sciences News Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/11/new-ultrasound-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Terry Murray-Arnold 2026-02-11T09:00:00Z /news/2026/02/10/dal-solutions-data-mapping-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Through a research partnership with Calian, HÂþ»­ is helping defence and government leaders understand how everyday digital activity creates exploitable cyber risk and how to mitigate it before it becomes an operational vulnerability. Computer Science Research Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/10/dal-solutions-data-mapping-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-02-10T09:00:00Z /news/2026/02/18/deepsense-internships-applied-ai.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Dal-based group continues to serve as a bridge between classrooms and the fast-growing demands of the AI workforce, helping students turn applied learning into real careers. Computer Science Alumni Student Life Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/18/deepsense-internships-applied-ai.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-02-10T09:00:00Z /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-recognition-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews To celebrate African Heritage Month, five members of the HÂþ»­ community were honoured for their outstanding commitment to African Nova Scotian, Black, and African Diaspora culture across campus and through various external communities. Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-recognition-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Office of Equity and Inclusion 2026-02-05T13:00:00Z /news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Discover how a 19th‑century publisher’s generosity helped secure HÂþ»­â€™s future — and why the Dal community still enjoys a mid‑winter break in his honour through to today. Student Life Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2026-02-05T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-flagship-event-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the HÂþ»­ Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-flagship-event-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt and Tanis Trainor, photos by Danny Abriel 2026-02-05T11:00:00Z /news/2026/02/04/sciographies-podcast-science-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sciographies returns next week with a brand-new season of stories that spotlight the people and discoveries shaping science at HÂþ»­. Research Alumni Science Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/04/sciographies-podcast-science-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-04T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/04/membertou-first-nation-indigenous-faculty-leadership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Last fall, HÂþ»­ University and the National Circle for Indigenous Medical Education launched a first-of-its-kind Indigenous Faculty Leadership Development Program in Membertou First Nation. Medicine Indigenous Community & Culture Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/04/membertou-first-nation-indigenous-faculty-leadership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-02-04T09:00:00Z /news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Fountain School of Performing Arts’s production of Macbeth hits the stage in the HÂþ»­ Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-02-03T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/03/dal-tigers-team-canada-mike-evelyn-ohiggins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Former Tigers hockey forward Mike Evelyn O’Higgins (BEng'19) is in Cortina d’Ampezzo to compete in both two and fourman bobsleigh. He balances a demanding sport with a full-time engineering career and intends to embrace every moment of his second Olympic journey. Alumni Sports Engineering Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/03/dal-tigers-team-canada-mike-evelyn-ohiggins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-02-03T08:30:00Z