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Dal debuts fresh approach to student recruitment rooted in distinctive strengths
HÂþ» has doubled down on its strengths, launching a new campaign centred on how its unique size, diverse programs, and East Coast setting offer students the perfect balance of choice and personalized experience. Read more.
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Friday, October 24, 2025
HÂþ» Senate returned this fall with new chair Dr. Sachin Seth, tackling academic challenges with collaboration, curiosity, and a renewed focus on inclusive, forward-thinking governance.
Friday, October 24, 2025
A new clinic led by Dal and community partners — with funding from GSK Canada — will offer faster, community-based respiratory care that empowers patients and trains future professionals while easing pressure on Nova Scotia’s overstretched health system.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Dal ranked among Canada’s top 10 Medical Doctoral universities in the latest Maclean's report, showing gains in reputation and scholarships.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
In one of the Faculty of Dentistry’s first clinical trials, researchers will study whether a drug used to treat diabetes could prevent an oral cancer that affects people in Atlantic Canada at disproportionately higher rates.
Monday, May 15, 2023
This month, work begins at the Killam Memorial Library on a deep energy retrofit that is projected to reduce both energy and water consumption in the building by more than 50 per cent. Closures will be scheduled to minimize disruptions to users.
Friday, May 12, 2023
Aaron Judah's passion for ocean literacy and diversity has made the Dal community a richer place and secured him one of Canada's highest student honours: the 3M National Student Fellowship.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Researchers probing one Canada's most productive fishing regions have found the area off Nova Scotia's southern tip is littered with abandoned gear that can foul the marine environment and take a bite out of the industry's bottom line.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
A transformative $8.2-million gift from entrepreneur and conservationist Ross Beaty will fund the development of new interactive centre for marine biodiversity set to open in HÂþ»â€™s Steele Ocean Sciences Building in early 2025.