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Breaking the silence around menopause: Dal event creates space for conversation
Dal’s inaugural menopause event highlighted shared experiences, practical tools, and a push for workplace inclusion, ending with a pledge to support employees through this life stage. Read more.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Students, alumni, and faculty gathered at Dalhousie for an International Women’s Day panel celebrating women in STEM and their stories of discovery, resilience, mentorship, and career growth.
Friday, March 6, 2026
Each year, Dalhousie celebrates outstanding individuals — from community and business leaders to artists, scientists and scholars — with the presentation of an honorary doctorate. And every one of those moments begins with a nomination.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
In partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College will host the Universities Studying Slavery (USS) conference in the fall of 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia — the first USS conference to be held outside the United States. Dalhousie and King’s will also host a one-day virtual pre-conference this October on reparations and education.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Physics professor and outgoing Senate chair Kevin Hewitt has been honoured by NSERC with its Science Promotion Award, celebrating his work to foster interest in science among students of African descent in Nova Scotia.
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Barb Hamilton-Hinch, an associate professor in the Faculty of Health, has been fighting for equity and inclusion for decades. Now, as Dal's assistant vice-provost equity and inclusion, she is set to extend her leadership of this critical work.
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
The MacEachen Institute of Public Policy and Governance marked the 100th anniversary of its namesake Allan J. MacEachen's birth this week with a special panel event commemorating the late lawmaker's legacy.
Monday, July 5, 2021
Take a look back at all the animals featured on Pets of Dalhousie last month.