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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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Friday, October 27, 2023
This week on Sciographies, meet Dr. Kevin Hewitt, a professor in the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science and the Faculty of Science's first associate dean of equity and inclusion. Learn more about Dr. Hewitt's coming to Canada, his research related to health outcomes for African Canadians, and his mother’s influence on his success.
Scholars' showcase: A look at some of the latest publications and creative work emerging out of FASS
Thursday, October 26, 2023
An award-winning book about the influence of tuberculosis on the modern stage, a deep dive into the archives of Apartheid, and a novel about the threat of nuclear war — the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences contains multitudes as illustrated at this year's celebration of research, publications, and creative activities.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Dal continues to place in the top 100 universities in the world for studying law according to this year's THE World University Rankings by Subject, with strong placements in Psychology, Clinic & Health and Life Sciences.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Dr. Jeff Karabanow, one of Dal's leading experts on homelessness, sets the stage for a series of public discussions kicking off Friday on the housing crisis facing Halifax and Nova Scotia.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Take a look at photos from this year's College Royal on the Agricultural Campus, a long-standing tradition of agricultural showmanship celebrating the unique culture on campus.