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H researchers secure major funding through Research Nova Scotia competition
H researchers are advancing health, clean energy, ocean science, and food innovation with new partner‑driven funding aimed at turning Nova Scotia research strengths into real‑world solutions. Read more.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Developed with Indigenous partners, a new course invites students to explore alternative worldviews and community‑led expertise while considering the broader social responsibilities shaping professional practice.
Friday, April 24, 2026
A refreshed space, playful design elements, and a focus on connection are reshaping how prospective students experience Dal, turning a first visit into something memorable, personal, and distinctly Nova Scotian.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A two‑year deep‑energy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library’s aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus.
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
When war broke out in Ukraine, Dal researcher Rita Kostyleva's family there promptly gathered their bags and began the journey to Poland. The help of a Dal colleague's family ensured they had safe haven upon arrival.
“When the headlines die, so do the children”: Takeaways from Cindy Blackstock's Shaar Shalom Lecture
Thursday, March 10, 2022
One of Canada’s leading authorities and advocates on Indigenous issues delivered a talk brimming with heart-wrenching history, major myth busting, and inspired calls to action about the urgent need to put pressure on governments to do more for Indigenous communities.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
New research sheds light on how Canadian researchers developed a key component of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines but failed to share it with the world.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Over the past two years, the Leacross Foundation has gifted more than $200,000 to the Faculty of Computer Science’s WeAreAllCS initiative to increase diversity in computer science through scholarships and programming to support the attraction and progression of female-identifying students.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Learn more about opportunities at Dal and in the community happening this week to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women.