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HÂþ»­ course brings indigenous knowledge into engineering education

HÂþ»­ course brings indigenous knowledge into engineering education

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.  Read more.

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Dal student‑athlete Melina Collins honoured for building community beyond the court
Dal student‑athlete Melina Collins honoured for building community beyond the court
Farrah Smith
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
HÂþ»­ deepens ties to one of the world's leading veterinary colleges
HÂþ»­ deepens ties to one of the world's leading veterinary colleges
Stephanie Rogers
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This agreement between HÂþ»­ and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, UK establishes a framework for enhanced international collaboration in areas including academic exchange, research, student mobility, and exploration of veterinary degree pathways.
From energy hog to efficiency leader: Dal's largest library cuts energy use by more than 50% with retrofit
From energy hog to efficiency leader: Dal's largest library cuts energy use by more than 50% with retrofit
Matt Reeder
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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Inside Munro Day, Dal’s wondrous little winter holiday
Matt Reeder
Friday, February 3, 2023
The story behind Dal's February holiday, including a look at the man called Munro and the students who lobbied to honour him with a mid-winter pause.
Community urged to treasure special roots at flag‑raising event
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The African Nova Scotian flag was hoisted at Dal Wednesday as part of an African Heritage Month kick-off event centred around the importance of paying homage to ancestors.
Research Nova Scotia grants support new perspectives for a healthier future
Andrew Riley
Thursday, February 2, 2023
To kickstart research innovation with the potential to improve health care in the province, Research Nova Scotia (RNS) has awarded close to $1 million in New Health Investigator Grants to 10 HÂþ»­ researchers.
Dal profs energize classroom with vibrant new student‑centred redesign
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
A new active learning space at Dal moves beyond the traditional classroom, offering instructors more ways to engage students as active participants in their own learning process.
Dal spotlights progress on employee wellness in new report
Kelly Taylor
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
An update on Dal's employee wellness strategy released this week offers insights into some of the plan's key initiatives.