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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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Friday, April 21, 2023
HÂþ» officially opened the doors on its new Indigenous engagement office in Millbrook First Nation this week, the first time it has taken such a step to connect directly with prospective and current Indigenous students in their own community.
Friday, April 21, 2023
A Dal researcher is part of a team that discovered a naturally occurring slime beneath the Arctic ice cap is full of microplastics, suggesting the tiny bits of plastic are seeping into the marine food web.
Friday, April 21, 2023
A Global Game Jam held earlier this year revealed just how much pent-up demand there is in the province for opportunities to experiment with video-game development.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
In April, scientists implanted synthetic monkey embryos in female monkeys. While none of them developed into fetuses, this is a new development that raises important ethical questions, writes Françoise Baylis.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
A pair of HÂþ» alumni have been chosen to receive McCall MacBain Scholarships this year. They are among 20 Canadians to receive the widely coveted awards, Canada’s comprehensive, leadership-based scholarship for master’s and professional studies.