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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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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.
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, June 14, 2022
Dal’s Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development led the development of DalOpen, which offers anyone an opportunity to take select courses at the university fully online without applying to a program.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
A team at HÂþ» looked into the issue and found that many Asian Canadians experienced outright racism or felt unsafe and unsettled during the pandemic because of the unexpected and unpredictable nature of discrimination.
Monday, June 13, 2022
Four years after a fire destroyed the Ag Campus's Cox Institute, the university officially celebrated the academic facility's rebirth.
Friday, June 10, 2022
Students in Dal’s Faculty of Engineering are building the university’s first electric-powered competition car with support from energy company Emera.
Friday, June 10, 2022
Starting this fall, incoming Faculty of Science students now have the option to complete their first year of studies in Truro — an academic path for students who prefer to ease into academic life in a small town on a smaller campus.