Dal News https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:36:17 GMT 2024-03-19T09:36:17Z Canada is falling behind other countries in meeting the needs of former youth in care https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/18/former-youth-in-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New data indicates that people who have had experience in care as children have worse mental health, greater levels of homelessness, higher incarceration rates and higher rates of suicide. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/18/former-youth-in-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jacquie Gahagan, Dale Kirby, Kristyn Anderson and Kristyn Anderson 2024-03-18T10:00:00Z Ten competitors to take stage during thrilling Three Minute Thesis finals https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/15/3mt-finals.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 3MT gives Dal graduate researchers a platform to share and celebrate their ideas, with only 180 seconds to make a pitch in competition. The preliminary heats saw 42 students across faculties compete, with 10 selected to move forward to next week’s finals. Student Life Health Professions Physics and Atmospheric Science Graduate Studies Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Science Mathematics and Statistics Medicine Chemistry Environmental Programs Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/15/3mt-finals.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mia Samardzic 2024-03-15T12:00:00Z Chess for Brain: Dalhousie club brings a different kind of exercise to local seniors https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/15/chess-for-brains.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new initiative from the Dal Chess Club has students volunteering to play at local senior residences, unlocking benefits in brain exercise, socialization and mentorship. Student Life Medicine Community & Culture Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/15/chess-for-brains.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephen Abbott 2024-03-15T12:00:00Z Working in the fast lane: Mechanical engineering student secures work term with Formula One https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/14/formula-one-work-term.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews John MacIsaac, a third-year mechanical engineering student, had the opportunity of a lifetime this past fall, completing his first work term at the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team factory in England. Mechanical Engineering Student Life Engineering Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/14/formula-one-work-term.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Meredith Murray 2024-03-14T12:00:00Z Powering up: First‑in‑Canada battery innovation centre to provide critically needed facility for research and industrial development https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/13/battery-centre-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Canadian battery science is about to get a turbocharge with the creation of the country’s first university-based battery prototyping and testing facility — a game-changer that will also be a magnet for industry in urgent need of the sophisticated equipment and the expertise to operate it. Research Physics and Atmospheric Science Science Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:45:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/13/battery-centre-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2024-03-13T15:45:00Z Federal government invests $34.4M in Dal research to unlock innovation in clean tech, heart health, ocean science and more https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/13/government-of-canada-34m-announcement.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The new investments made through federal research grant programs will help Dalhousie researchers deliver tangible solutions to challenges faced by Nova Scotians and people across Canada. Biology Agriculture Health Professions Dentistry Research Management Science Engineering Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/13/government-of-canada-34m-announcement.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2024-03-13T15:30:00Z Concerto Night showcases the Fountain School at its finest — working together to bring classics to life https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/12/concerto-night-dalhousie-fountain-school.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews One of the Fountain School's keystone annual events, Concerto Night brings twelve student soloists with different personal and musical experiences together with the Dalhousie Symphony Orchestra for a night of passionate musical performance. Music Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/12/concerto-night-dalhousie-fountain-school.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew John Gilmour 2024-03-12T11:30:00Z Tigers Weekend Recap (Mar. 11) https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/12/tigers-weekend-action--mar--11-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Zach James captured a silver medal at the U SPORTS track and field championships, while the men's basketball team finished in fourth on the national stage. Sports Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:53:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/12/tigers-weekend-action--mar--11-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-03-11T19:53:00Z PepsiCo Athletes of the Week (Mar. 11) https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/12/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--mar--11-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Congratulations to Waverley Mulligan and Zach James on being named the PepsiCo Athletes of the Week! Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:41:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/12/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--mar--11-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-03-11T19:41:00Z Flood risk mapping is a public good, so why the public resistance in Canada? Lessons from Nova Scotia https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/11/nova-scotia-flood-risk-mapping.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Public concerns for real estate value, and a focus on the self, make flood risk maps unpopular. However, these concerns should not dissuade governments from providing resources we can all trust. Oceans Science Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/11/nova-scotia-flood-risk-mapping.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Sherren 2024-03-11T11:30:00Z Building community connections for Women in STEM https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/building-community-connections-for-women-in-stem.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A panel discussion last week brought Dal alumni together with students and members of the community to share ideas about how to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Research Science Community & Culture Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/building-community-connections-for-women-in-stem.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2024-03-08T13:30:00Z On International Women’s Day, an opportunity to reflect on the state of gender equity in academia https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/international-womens-day-gender-equity-academia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievement of women, but also an opportunity for organizations to look at how they support and elevate the careers of women. Three members of Dalhousie's Women in Research Caucus share their experiences. Research Community & Culture Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/international-womens-day-gender-equity-academia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2024-03-08T12:30:00Z Dal CIO challenges barriers and biases to build more equality for women in tech https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/dalhousie-jody-couch-women-technology.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jody Couch, Dal's chief information officer and assistant vice-president of Information Technology Services, benefitted from the support and encouragement of others when she was first breaking into tech. Now, she strives to do her part to move the sectors closer to gender parity. Information Technology Services Human Resources News Senior Administration Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/dalhousie-jody-couch-women-technology.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dasiele Martins 2024-03-08T12:30:00Z Dal's 2024 OpenThinkers forge new frontiers in research https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/dalhousie-openthink-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s OpenThink initiative officially returns for its fifth year with 16 ambitious PhD students from across the university ready to share their leading-edge ideas and research with the community. Student Life Research Graduate Studies Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/dalhousie-openthink-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Josh Boyter 2024-03-08T12:30:00Z Women writers come together to share excerpts from new work https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/07/writing-reading-international-women-s-day-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal faculty members are among a group of accomplished writers coming together this weekend for a free, off-campus reading event in honour of International Women's Day. English Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/07/writing-reading-international-women-s-day-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2024-03-07T12:30:00Z Tigers track star jumps his way to an iron ring https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/07/tobi-oshikoya-iron-ring.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Engineering student Tobi Oshikoya, a decorated member of the Dal Tigers Track and Field team, looks forward to his biggest accomplishment to date — the receipt of his iron ring. Sports Engineering Community & Culture Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/07/tobi-oshikoya-iron-ring.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2024-03-07T12:30:00Z Sorting smarter: Campus campaign serves up a reminder on what waste goes where https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/06/dalhousie-solid-waste-sorting-campaign.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Coffee cups chucked in compost bins. Food waste splattered across recyclables. Contamination and poor sorting threatens Dal's waste-diversion goals. A new campaign urges members of the community to play a part in getting back on track. Student Life Office of Sustainability News Community & Culture Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/06/dalhousie-solid-waste-sorting-campaign.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Office of Sustainability 2024-03-06T12:30:00Z Gift empowers Dal community clinic to improve its care for diverse clients https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/05/dalhousie-psychological-health-clinic-diversity.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A Dalhousie community clinic delivering mental health and addictions services to Nova Scotians is set to elevate its care for an increasingly diverse client base thanks to a new national partnership. Psychology News Science Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/05/dalhousie-psychological-health-clinic-diversity.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2024-03-05T12:30:00Z Dal builds momentum in Nova Scotia’s growing ocean‑tech sector with new role https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/01/ocean-technology-dalhousie-cove-deepsense.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new position created by Dal's Faculty of Computer Science aims to build on the shared ambitions of Nova Scotia's ocean-tech players. Computer Science Research Oceans Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/01/ocean-technology-dalhousie-cove-deepsense.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrea Hart 2024-03-01T12:30:00Z Stop breaking women’s hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/01/workplace-cardiovascular-health.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Acknowledging that factors like the built environment, social and health systems, and outdated policies are the problems — rather than people — is a step towards healthier and safer workplaces. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/01/workplace-cardiovascular-health.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Shannan M. Grant, Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dayna Lee-Baggley, Jacquie Gahagan, Jessica Mannette and Leigh-Ann MacFarlane 2024-03-01T11:00:00Z At Dal talk, The Boat People author opens up about capturing the refugee experience through fiction https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/29/sharon-bala-the-boat-people-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In The Boat People, the 2023-2024 Dal Reads title selection, author Sharon Bala weaves together multiple perspectives to explore themes of displacement, asylum, and identity. Libraries Community & Culture Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/29/sharon-bala-the-boat-people-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kristy Read 2024-02-29T12:30:00Z Recognizing excellence and community impact for African Heritage Month https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/28/ahm-fm-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In the spirit of celebration, Dalhousie's African Heritage Month committee has presented certificates of recognition to outstanding and impactful community organizations and staff this month. Learn more about this year's recipients. Community & Culture Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/28/ahm-fm-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews African Heritage Month committee 2024-02-28T13:00:00Z New Dal.ca takes shape with launch of new homepage and more https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/28/new-dal-ca-takes-shape-with-launch-of-new-homepage-and-more.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie's new homepage and “About” section went live this week in the first step of a multi-phase rollout of the university's reimagined home on the web. News Communications and Marketing Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/28/new-dal-ca-takes-shape-with-launch-of-new-homepage-and-more.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alex Archibald 2024-02-28T12:30:00Z New research is helping communities across Atlantic Canada restore ocean plants that store carbon https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/27/eelgrass-carbon-ofi.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Seagrasses store nearly 10 per cent of the world's carbon each year, but new research funded by the Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute is trying to figure out why some species such as eelgrass — common across Atlantic Canada — are disappearing and how they can be restored. Oceans Biology Science Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/27/eelgrass-carbon-ofi.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dani Silberman 2024-02-27T12:30:00Z Dal lab explores how to unlock the power of green hydrogen in Nova Scotia https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/27/dalhousie-lab-green-hydrogen.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new lab established at Dalhousie this week has partnered with a local energy provider to explore applications of green hydrogen that could assist Nova Scotia in its efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Research News Community & Culture Engineering Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/27/dalhousie-lab-green-hydrogen.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-02-27T12:30:00Z