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HÂþ»­ unveils Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity: A new gateway to ocean discovery

HÂþ»­ unveils Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity: A new gateway to ocean discovery

HÂþ»­â€™s new marine biodiversity centre opens to the public this December, offering guests a chance to explore the ocean through immersive exhibits, Indigenous storytelling, and Michael’s Whale — a breathtaking blue whale skeleton.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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.
Dal Health staff (with files from GSK Canada)
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.
Matt Reeder
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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Theresa Anne Salah
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Engineering students from HÂþ»­â€™s Space Systems Lab are in Montreal this week to transport a spacecraft they designed and built to the Canadian Space Agency, where it'll be prepared for its launch into space from Florida later this year.
Marlo MacKay
Monday, June 27, 2022
On Indigenous People’s Day, the HÂþ»­ Libraries celebrated with members of the Indigenous community by opening a room they hope will inspire celebrations and programs on campus about Indigenous culture for years to come.
Allison Barss
Friday, June 24, 2022
As Dal prepares to install the giant skeleton of a blue whale in the Steele Ocean Sciences Building this year, those closely involved in the project reflect on the value of turning the tragic loss of an 18-metre blue whale into a learning opportunity.
Stephen Abbott
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Finding a home became extremely challenging for many during the pandemic as prices soared. Will a cooling market bring some relief? We asked Jill Grant of Dal's School of Planning.
Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
This year's recipients of annual awards from the HÂþ»­ Professional and Managerial Group share a spirit of service and commitment to their work at the university.