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Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. urges students to engage across differences
Drawing on years navigating Canada-U.S. relations, Kirsten Hillman encouraged Dal students to seek diverse perspectives, strengthen civic discourse and help shape the country’s future during a symposium hosted by the MacEachen Institute. Read more.
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Monday, November 2, 2026
Deantha Edmund’s Artist-In-Residence mentorship at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts was guided by a simple but powerful belief: every artist deserves to know they belong.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
After publishing hundreds of academic works, social work professor Dr. Michael Ungar turns to magical realism to bring complex child welfare issues to a broader audience.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Extreme weather events expose systemic gaps in emergency planning. Sarah Norris’s doctoral work examines how policies fail — and what inclusion could look like for vulnerable communities.
Friday, November 21, 2025
Dalhousie strengthened its sustainability profile in the latest QS rankings, outperforming many Canadian peers and maintaining a strong global position despite a surge in participating institutions.
Monday, November 10, 2025
"Pebble," written by Dr. Jason Brown of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, explores themes of loss, the echoes of war, and the fragility of memory.
Friday, November 7, 2025
The doors to the new Indigenous Student Centre on Sexton officially opened this week, marking a milestone in the Faculty of Engineering’s efforts to create a more vibrant, inclusive campus that values connection, culture, and community.
Friday, November 7, 2025
New draft standards for respirator use recognize the importance of protecting workers and patients in health-care settings, where there is a higher risk of pathogen exposure, write Dal's Julia M. Wright and others.