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April 2026

Andrew Riley  –  Research, Science, Medicine, Agriculture, News, Engineering
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Dalhousie researchers are advancing health, clean energy, ocean science, and food innovation with new partner‑driven funding aimed at turning Nova Scotia research strengths into real‑world solutions.
Staff  –  News
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Five outstanding individuals will receive Dalhousie's highest honour during Spring Convocation this year, recognizing achievements in research, global leadership, community impact, and more.
Theresa Anne Salah  –  News, Engineering
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Developed with Indigenous partners, a new course invites students to explore alternative worldviews and community‑led expertise while considering the broader social responsibilities shaping professional practice.
Andrew Riley  –  Research, Oceans, Science, Oceanography
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Dalhousie researchers are helping to answer one of climate action’s most urgent questions: whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at meaningful scale. Their work is positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon dioxide removal while supporting the growth of a new climate-technology sector for the province.
Matt Reeder  –  Student Life, News, Community & Culture
Friday, April 24, 2026
A refreshed space, playful design elements, and a focus on connection are reshaping how prospective students experience Dal, turning a first visit into something memorable, personal, and distinctly Nova Scotian.
Stephanie Rogers  –  Agriculture, News
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This agreement between Dalhousie and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, UK establishes a framework for enhanced international collaboration in areas including academic exchange, research, student mobility, and exploration of veterinary degree pathways.
Matt Reeder  –  Libraries, Student Life, News, Community & Culture
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments.
Farrah Smith  –  Student Life, Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Community & Culture
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
Katherine O’Brien  –  Law, News, Community & Culture
Friday, April 17, 2026
Unique in Canada, the four‑year joint JD/MJ program links legal training with journalism practice to prepare graduates for work at the intersection of media, law and public policy.
Suresh Neethirajan  –  Agriculture, Computer Science, Research
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Canada has the research capacity, agricultural diversity and governance credibility to shape this emerging field — if it acts early, argues Dal's Dr. Suresh Neethirajan in Policy Options..