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February 2026

Andrew Riley  –  Research, News, Engineering
Friday, February 13, 2026
A new partnership between Dalhousie and TKMS aims to boost dual‑use innovation, advance Arctic‑ready submarine research, and open fresh learning and commercialization opportunities for Canadian researchers and students.
Emily MacKinnon  –  Computer Science, Research, News
Friday, February 13, 2026
Dr. Rita Orji is one of 40 global AI experts named to the new panel, further recognition internationally for her research in persuasive technology and human-centred AI.
Wyatt Carling  –  Student Life, Management, News
Friday, February 13, 2026
Students dissect Super Bowl ads with a marketer’s eye, turning big‑budget commercial spots into lively debates and real‑world learning.
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard  –  Law, Student Life, News
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Schulich Law students delivered standout performances at a leading national moot in Toronto, earning top honours for their compelling advocacy on issues of law, equity, and racial justice.
Jocelyn Adams Moss  –  Research, Oceans
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Dal’s Sciographies kicks off its new season with John Batt, longtime Aquatron manager, sharing his lifelong passion for marine life and the vital conservation work happening inside Canada’s largest aquatic research facility.
Ryan McNutt  –  Facilities Management, News
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Construction will begin this summer on new student accommodations at Dalhousie, adding more than 200 beds to the university's housing capacity while increasing the variety of living options on campus for students.
Terry Murray-Arnold  –  Health Professions, Health Sciences, News
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
A collaborative clinic launched by Dalhousie and Nova Scotia Health is enhancing sonography training and contributing to improved access to ultrasound services across the province.
Andrew Riley  –  Computer Science, Research
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Through a research partnership with Calian, Dalhousie is helping defence and government leaders understand how everyday digital activity creates exploitable cyber risk and how to mitigate it before it becomes an operational vulnerability.
Office of Equity and Inclusion  –  Community & Culture
Thursday, February 5, 2026
To celebrate African Heritage Month, five members of the Dalhousie community were honoured for their outstanding commitment to African Nova Scotian, Black, and African Diaspora culture across campus and through various external communities.
Staff  –  Student Life, Community & Culture
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Discover how a 19th‑century publisher’s generosity helped secure Dalhousie’s future — and why the Dal community still enjoys a mid‑winter break in his honour through to today.