https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News - News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:03:23 GMT 2026-10-09T16:03:23Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/09/new-book-challenges--raceonly--narrative-behind-europe-s-unequal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Using Romania as a case study, Dal researcher Raluca Bejan explores how history, politics, religion and geography shape responses to people seeking refuge. Research Social Work Health Professions News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/09/new-book-challenges--raceonly--narrative-behind-europe-s-unequal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison 2026-10-09T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/09/dalhousie-research-talent-security-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As national priorities evolve, Dal researchers, students and partners are contributing expertise, innovation and talent to challenges spanning the ocean, Arctic and beyond. Research Science News Engineering Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/09/dalhousie-research-talent-security-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-10-09T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/08/agriculture-dalhousie-water-towers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Generations of students, faculty and staff knew it as a familiar landmark. Now, the campus prepares to say farewell to a cherished piece of its landscape. Agriculture News Community & Culture Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/08/agriculture-dalhousie-water-towers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-10-08T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/07/raghav-sampangi-teaching-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From grace periods when life gets in the way to assignments that reward exploration, Dr. Raghav Sampangi has built a teaching approach shaped by curiosity, adaptability and care. Computer Science News Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/07/raghav-sampangi-teaching-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Georgia MacDonald 2026-10-07T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/06/remembering-dr--ralph-medjuck.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From campus landmarks to student scholarships, Ralph Medjuck's generosity and leadership helped shape Dalhousie for decades, leaving a legacy that will continue to benefit future generations. Architecture and Planning Law News Community & Culture Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/06/remembering-dr--ralph-medjuck.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Erin Stewart-Reid 2026-10-06T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/01/canada-europe-experts.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As confidence in Canada’s U.S. relationship wavers, scholars convened at Dal to examine whether deeper integration with Europe offers new opportunities — and what Canadians might have to give up. Research Arts and Social Sciences Political Science News Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/01/canada-europe-experts.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2026-10-01T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/02/georgia-klein-teaching-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Recognized with Dalhousie’s top teaching award, the College of Sustainability senior instructor fosters flexible classrooms where curiosity, connection and personal growth are as important as course content. News Community & Culture Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/02/georgia-klein-teaching-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Wright 2026-10-01T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/29/business-networking-night-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students exchanged ideas, career advice and contacts with employers representing leading organizations from Halifax, Calgary, Toronto and beyond. Student Life Commerce Management Management (Bachelor) Business Administration News Community & Culture Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/29/business-networking-night-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Brittany Lambert 2026-09-28T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/25/agriculture-rural-nova-scotia-youth.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's Faculty of Agriculture is taking its outreach on the road this fall, connecting with 4-H members and rural communities across Nova Scotia while helping young people explore future education and career opportunities. Agriculture News Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/25/agriculture-rural-nova-scotia-youth.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sophie Webb 2026-09-25T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/25/falling-walls-atlantic-winner-linh-tran.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linh Tran is taking research that could make blood testing easier for patients while delivering more diagnostic information from smaller samples to an international stage in Berlin this fall. Medicine Research News Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/25/falling-walls-atlantic-winner-linh-tran.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-09-25T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/24/innovation-week-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Meet founders, researchers and innovators tackling real-world challenges while discovering career paths, pitch competitions, workshops and unexpected connections along the way. Student Life News Community & Culture Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/24/innovation-week-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jennifer Cameron 2026-09-24T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/24/dalhousie-mawiomi-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Experience a day of Indigenous music, dance, art and community on the Studley Quad, while exploring opportunities for learning, reflection and dialogue around truth and reconciliation. Student Life News Community & Culture Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/24/dalhousie-mawiomi-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-09-24T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/18/dalfest-beaches.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After selling out Halifax's Scotiabank Centre last fall, the Toronto all-female rockers returned for a sold-out, Dal-exclusive Studley Quad concert, treating fans to a 21-song set. Check out some photos from the night. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/18/dalfest-beaches.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Alexa Code 2026-09-18T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/18/robert-lennox-ocean-tracking-network-top-40-under-40.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews OTN Scientific Director Rob Lennox discusses the growing impact of ocean tracking and why scientists are only beginning to unlock the potential of the data they collect. Research Oceans Ocean Tracking Network Science News Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:13:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/18/robert-lennox-ocean-tracking-network-top-40-under-40.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-09-18T09:13:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/16/transition-year-program-renewal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Under new Director Rachelle McKay, TYP welcomes a new cohort, unveils an upgraded home base, and builds on a legacy stretching back more than five decades. Continuing Education News Community & Culture Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/16/transition-year-program-renewal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Darcy MacPhail 2026-09-16T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/15/free-store-back-to-school-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Thousands of students turned donated goods into practical finds during the Free Store's back-to-school rush, showcasing the growing demand for affordable, sustainable shopping on campus. Facilities Management Student Life Office of Sustainability News Community & Culture Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/15/free-store-back-to-school-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Anna Wood 2026-09-15T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/11/move-in-weekend--by-the-numbers-and-in-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/11/move-in-weekend--by-the-numbers-and-in-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude 2026-09-11T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/11/dal-ovo-bookstore-swag.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students lined up hours before opening as Dalhousie became the first university outside Ontario to launch a collection with the luxury streetwear brand. Student Life Bookstore News Community & Culture Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/11/dal-ovo-bookstore-swag.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Hannah Nekkers 2026-09-11T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/10/dalhousie-orientation-friendship-tiger-welcome-day.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections. Student Life News Community & Culture Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/10/dalhousie-orientation-friendship-tiger-welcome-day.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-09-10T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/10/royal-society-of-canada-katja-fennel.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews One of Canada's highest academic honours goes to Dal oceanographer Dr. Katja Fennel for her globally recognized contributions to climate research. Research Science Oceanography News Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/10/royal-society-of-canada-katja-fennel.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2026-09-10T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/08/maceachen-institute-policy-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As it enters a new era, the MacEachen Institute of Public Policy and Governance is expanding its efforts to connect researchers, decision-makers, and communities on pressing national and regional issues. Research Management Arts and Social Sciences Health Professions News Community & Culture Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/08/maceachen-institute-policy-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-09-08T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/09/students-off-campus-connection.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/09/students-off-campus-connection.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2026-09-04T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/03/dalhousie-orientation-week-academic-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's expanded Academic Orientation introduces new students to the skills, supports and strategies that can shape their success long after O-Week ends. Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/03/dalhousie-orientation-week-academic-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-09-02T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/02/fire-leadership-dalhousie-certificate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Designed around real-world challenges facing firefighters, the program supports professional growth and helps enhance emergency response capacity in communities throughout Nova Scotia. Continuing Education News Community & Culture Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/02/fire-leadership-dalhousie-certificate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary-Eleanor Power 2026-09-02T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/01/medicine-dean.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As he begins his term as dean, Dr. Saleem Razack discusses social accountability, medical education, and his vision for strengthening health care across the Maritimes and beyond. Research Medicine News Senior Administration Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/01/medicine-dean.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-09-01T11:30:00Z