https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:54:54 GMT 2026-07-11T05:54:54Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/10/new-student-leadership-academy-cohort.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Twenty-five students selected to be part of the Dalhousie Student Leadership Academy will bring big ideas, deep community involvement, and an impressive range of experience to the year ahead. Student Life Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/10/new-student-leadership-academy-cohort.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2026-07-10T03:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/8/ns-landmark-agreement-military-learners.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The agreement, signed at the University of King’s College on Wednesday, June 24, will establish a province-wide framework across Nova Scotia's 10 public universities. Community & Culture Senior Administration Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/8/ns-landmark-agreement-military-learners.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Erin Stewart-Reid 2026-07-08T05:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/13/tkms-dalhousie-mou.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A partnership between Dalhousie and submarine supplier TKMS aims to boost dual‑use innovation, advance Arctic‑ready submarine research, and open fresh learning and commercialization opportunities for Canadian researchers and students. Research News Engineering Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/13/tkms-dalhousie-mou.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-07-06T20:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/6/dalhousie-ranks-top-100-globally-for-sustainability-impact.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The impressive efforts of Dalhousie students, faculty, and staff in working towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) shine through in the latest Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings, in which Dalhousie ranks in the top 100 universities globally for the fourth consecutive year. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/6/dalhousie-ranks-top-100-globally-for-sustainability-impact.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-07-06T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/2/killam-memorial-chair-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Four Dalhousie researchers are set to embark on the next chapter of their scholarly careers with strong momentum behind them as Killam Memorial Chairs. Research Arts and Social Sciences Medicine Agriculture Health Professions News Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/2/killam-memorial-chair-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers, Genevieve MacIntyre, Dawn Morrison, and Stephanie Rogers 2026-07-02T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/30/alumni-join-order-of-canada-ranks.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Trailblazers with Dalhousie connections — including Mayann Francis, Corinne Sparks, and Kona Williams — were among the 61 individuals appointed to the Order of Canada last week. Alumni Science Law News Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/30/alumni-join-order-of-canada-ranks.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2026-06-30T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/26/dalhousie-fafu-students-in-china-showcase-research-and-language-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students used a symposium to share research projects and demonstrate the scholarly and communication skills they have developed through the Dalhousie–Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Joint College's 4+0 joint degree program. Student Life Continuing Education News Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/26/dalhousie-fafu-students-in-china-showcase-research-and-language-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ayesha Mushtaq 2026-06-26T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/25/openthink-2026-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A reimagined OpenThink cohort moves beyond blogging, testing podcasts and social media to broaden impact, connect with new audiences, and amplify how Dal research informs public dialogue and policy. Student Life News Graduate Studies Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:15:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/25/openthink-2026-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mia Samardzic 2026-06-25T12:15:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/25/rustum-southwell-renewed-as-dalhousie-chancellor-for-second-term.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rustum Southwell has been reappointed to the university's most senior ceremonial role, looking to continue a Dalhousie and community legacy of growing opportunity for others. News Senior Administration Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/25/rustum-southwell-renewed-as-dalhousie-chancellor-for-second-term.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-06-25T12:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/24/vaccines-clinical-trials-dalhousie-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Led by Dalhousie, BioLabs East will build a GMP — Good Manufacturing Practice — facility in Nova Scotia, producing vaccines and cell therapies for clinical trials while strengthening Canada’s biomanufacturing capacity and innovation ecosystem. Medicine Research News Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/24/vaccines-clinical-trials-dalhousie-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-06-24T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/25/right-to-repair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The movement advocates to empower customers, businesses, and independent repair providers with access to parts, tools, and software to repair products, devices, and technologies. Read more about progress in Canada. Law Community & Culture Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/25/right-to-repair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2026-06-24T06:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/18/dalsolutions--building-autonomous-systems-to-protect-canada-s-so.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie robotics and underwater acoustics researcher Dr. Mae Seto is working with Defence Research & Development Canada to develop intelligent autonomous sensing systems that can extend the reach of the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic and help Canada protect its sovereignty in remote, harsh maritime environments. Research Engineering Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/18/dalsolutions--building-autonomous-systems-to-protect-canada-s-so.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-06-18T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/19/qs-world-university-rankings-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie University placed in the top 20% globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, with strong performance in select research, sustainability, and global engagement indicators. News Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/19/qs-world-university-rankings-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-06-18T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/16/dalhousie-african-nova-scotia-archives.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie invited members of the African Nova Scotian community to campus, including leaders from museums and cultural centres across the province, to discuss how to work together to preserve and share historical records and artifacts. Libraries Community & Culture Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:21:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/16/dalhousie-african-nova-scotia-archives.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-06-16T19:21:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/17/sodium-ion-battery-technology.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie researchers are working with Concordia's Volt-Age program to help advance sodium-ion battery technology — a more sustainable alternative to lithium for residential energy storage. Research Science Physics and Atmospheric Science Engineering Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/17/sodium-ion-battery-technology.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alexander Hackett 2026-06-16T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/12/convocation-dalhousie-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As convocation comes to a close, here are a few moments from the past weeks captured on stage, behind the scenes, and in between. Student Life Convocation Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/12/convocation-dalhousie-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Cody Turner, Nick Pearce, and Bruce Bottomley 2026-06-12T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/12/water-nova-scotia-community-engagement.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Building on Dalhousie’s Engagement Days, a recent symposium at Dal convened municipal leaders and researchers to address climate, infrastructure and planning pressures shaping water management across Nova Scotia communities. Community & Culture Engineering Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/12/water-nova-scotia-community-engagement.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Courtney Bragg 2026-06-12T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/11/arctic-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Given increasing geopolitical tensions and economic interest in the region, how can academic research support those who live in and depend on the Arctic? Dal's Dr. Megan Bailey and colleagues consider. Research Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/11/arctic-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Megan Bailey, Candis Callison, Adrian Howkins, Élise Devoie 2026-06-11T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/10/dal-discoveries-blood-vessels-prolonged-sitting-exercise-derek-kimmerly.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new Dalhousie University study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting. Research Health Professions Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/10/dal-discoveries-blood-vessels-prolonged-sitting-exercise-derek-kimmerly.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-06-10T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/9/medical-sciences-pathway-grads-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Launched in 2022 to expand access for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian students, Dal's Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions program marks a major milestone this spring with its first graduates. Get to know some of the students shaping what comes next. Student Life Science Medicine Convocation Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/9/medical-sciences-pathway-grads-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers and Kenneth Conrad 2026-06-09T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/9/ruby-harrington-dalhousie-science-grad.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Biology graduate Ruby Harrington turns a lifelong curiosity into cutting-edge research, exploring ultrasound technology to target spinal tumours as she prepares to begin a master’s in biomedical engineering at Dalhousie. Student Life Convocation Science Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/9/ruby-harrington-dalhousie-science-grad.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rianne Zinck 2026-06-09T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-profile-safaribeidokhti-mdi.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ghazaleh Safaribeidokhti navigates homesickness and uncertainty while pivoting from computer science to digital business, drawing strength from community as she builds a resilient, purpose-driven future. Computer Science Student Life Convocation Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-profile-safaribeidokhti-mdi.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-06-08T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-bhalla-google-dropout.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Aman Bhalla almost left his Computer Science degree after a single semester; now he’s graduating with a job with Google Computer Science Student Life Convocation Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/8/cs-convocation-bhalla-google-dropout.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-06-08T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/5/dalhousie-costume-studies-betty-veinot-convocation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life. Student Life Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/5/dalhousie-costume-studies-betty-veinot-convocation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-06-05T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-caleb-hominick.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Some people are drawn to engineering by theory. For Agriculture grad Caleb Hominick, it started with something simpler: taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together better than before. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/5/agriculture-convocation-dalhousie-caleb-hominick.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sophie Webb 2026-06-05T11:30:00Z