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HÂþ»­ places ninth in 2026 Maclean's university rankings

HÂþ»­ places ninth in 2026 Maclean's university rankings

Dal ranked among Canada’s top 10 Medical Doctoral universities in the latest Maclean's report, showing gains in reputation and scholarships.  Read more.

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Kenneth Conrad
Friday, October 10, 2025
Dr. Jeff Dahn, an icon in the world of battery technology, earned a top international science prize in Italy this week for his contributions to the global energy transition.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Friday, October 17, 2025
Journalist and Dal alum Mary Lynk returns to her alma mater to moderate the 2025 Stanfield Conversation on challenges to the rule of law and the future of liberal democracy.
Stephanie Brown
Monday, September 29, 2025
For decades, new students have been welcomed into the college during a white coat ceremony. A new tradition aims to help future pharmacists provide culturally responsive care.

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Mike Fleury
Monday, October 28, 2024
HÂþ»­ has established the new $3.2-million HÂþ»­ Research Excellence Scholarship to support PhD students and increase their enrolment over the next three years.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, October 25, 2024
They have attained great understanding of history, carry wisdom, and are caretakers of traditional teachings. And now, five Mi'kmaq knowledge keepers are part of a new course that will introduce students to Indigenous practices of being custodians of the land and of animals.
Dayna Park and Kate Rogers
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Cape Breton-born physician and HÂþ»­ professor emeritus garnered many honours during his career, including being named a “Hero of Emergency Medicine†by the American College of Emergency Physicians, for his leadership in reshaping health care in new ways that saved lives.
Wyatt Carling
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Wildfires recur year after year in countries around the world. Alejandro Quezada and his teamates at the UNITE 2030 summit proved successful in their quest to find an innovative solution.
Emily MacKinnon
Friday, October 11, 2024
Dr. Srini Sampalli leads a team that will train nearly 200 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students to address new vulnerabilities impacting emerging technologies.