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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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Thursday, April 20, 2023
In April, scientists implanted synthetic monkey embryos in female monkeys. While none of them developed into fetuses, this is a new development that raises important ethical questions, writes Françoise Baylis.
Friday, April 14, 2023
Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, and retired Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire explored the role Canada and Canadians should play in upholding human rights and ensuring global security at this year’s Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
An Iftar held at the International Centre last week offered students observing Ramadan a chance to come and break their fast in a community setting.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
A new admissions pathway recently announced by Dalhousie Medical School aims to diversify the health-care workforce by adjusting admission processes to be more equitable for Black learners.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
With most social media users logging in at least once a day, and one-third of teens using these apps almost constantly, it raises the issue of whether social media is hurting our attention abilities.