https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:36:58 GMT 2026-10-21T17:36:58Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/20/grad-profile-steven-mata.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After wrapping up his undergraduate science degree over the summer, Steven Mata went straight into dental school at Dal in pursuit of his dream career. Student Life Convocation Science Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/20/grad-profile-steven-mata.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2026-10-20T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/20/grad-profile-mars-semenova.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A lifelong fascination with Ancient Greece led this graduating student to pair computer science with classics, discovering unexpected connections between coding, language, and game development. Computer Science Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Classics Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/20/grad-profile-mars-semenova.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-10-20T08:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/16/menopause-canada-parliament.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As awareness of menopause grows, a Dal expert is helping shape conversations from campus workplaces to national policy, advocating for better support, education, and research. Medicine Community Health and Epidemiology Community & Culture Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/16/menopause-canada-parliament.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-10-16T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/16/macleans-university-rankings-2027.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Top national scores in faculty awards, research impact, student financial support, and reputation highlighted Dalhousie’s strengths in Maclean’s newly revamped rankings framework. News Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/16/macleans-university-rankings-2027.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-10-16T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/16/michael-twitty-food-history.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Drawing on history, culture and personal experience, Michael Twitty invited the Dal community to see food as a gateway to deeper understanding and connection. News Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/16/michael-twitty-food-history.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Wright 2026-10-16T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/15/akram-jaffar-teaching-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In an area of science filled with complicated memorization, Dr. Akram Jaffar has succeeded in keeping students coming back for more, raising the bar in teaching and accessibility in subjects such as anatomy and dentistry. Medicine Community & Culture Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/15/akram-jaffar-teaching-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alyson Moncur-Beer 2026-10-15T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/14/make-a-wish-dalhousie-society.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Drawing on her own experience with a life-changing illness, Zeen Ali is mobilizing students to raise funds, recruit volunteers, and support children facing serious health challenges. Student Life Community & Culture Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/14/make-a-wish-dalhousie-society.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Anna Wood 2026-10-14T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/14/census-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Updated questions and language aim to better reflect the university community, with census data helping inform policies, programs, services, and future planning across Dal. News Community & Culture Human Resources Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/14/census-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kelly Taylor 2026-10-14T11:30:00Z 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/2026/10/09/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/2026/10/08/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/mawiomi-dalhousie-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's 16th annual Mawio’mi brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in celebration of Indigenous cultures. These photos capture moments of connection, learning and celebration from throughout the day. Indigenous Community & Culture Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/07/mawiomi-dalhousie-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photography by Daniel Jardine and Alexa Cude 2026-10-07T12:45:00Z 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/dentistry-history-archives.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews What started as a collection of aging photos and records in the Faculty of Dentistry has become a collaborative effort to safeguard decades of history and make it accessible for future generations. Dentistry Community & Culture Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/01/dentistry-history-archives.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2026-10-02T11:30:00Z 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/2026/10/01/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/2026/09/29/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 Tue, 29 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 2026-09-29T11:30:00Z 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/health-care-racism-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Researchers, students and community members turn lived experience into learning tools, creating videos and teaching resources that challenge bias and encourage more culturally responsive care. Research Health Professions Community & Culture Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/25/health-care-racism-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie Health Communications 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/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/2026/09/24/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/2026/09/23/dal-reads-2026-27.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Acclaimed poetry collection by Dalhousie creative writing instructor Sue Goyette becomes the first poetry title chosen for the university's community reading program. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/23/dal-reads-2026-27.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kristy Read 2026-09-23T08:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/18/democracy-voting-advocacy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews By setting up a fund supported by those who violate Canadian laws to assist groups that protect civil rights, Canada can invest in democracy’s strongest defence: robust, free and open speech, write Michael Karanicolas and Sarah Burton. Law Research Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:45:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/18/democracy-voting-advocacy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sarah Burton and Michael Karanicolas 2026-09-18T14:45:00Z