Recent media releases
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Dalhousie University is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Peter MacKinnon, OC, QC, as Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of Dalhousie University, effective January 15, 2019 and continuing through June 30, 2019.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
The results from a large national research project led by the Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group (HALO) at the CHEO Research Institute shows that about two-thirds of Canadian children haven’t achieved an acceptable level of physical literacy.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Dalhousie University and Halifax Regional Police have put in place a multi-initiative plan ahead of Dalhousie’s homecoming weekend (September 27 – 30) to encourage safe and responsible off-campus student behaviour.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
A Dalhousie University research team has coordinated an unprecedented scientific experiment with a number of partners, including the Canadian military, to study North Atlantic right whale (NARW) activity in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Today Dalhousie University welcomed Premier Stephen McNeil to campus, where he announced a $10 million investment as part of the university’s $38.5-million Performing Arts Campaign to revitalize and expand the Dalhousie Arts Centre.
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Dalhousie in the news
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Media Highlight: Dalhousie professor says Canada's G7 anti‑plastics push limited by domestic action
March 14, 2018 12:00 PM
CTV News: Dr. Tony Walker, environment professor at Dalhousie University says Canada's push to lead the G7 into a war against plastic garbage would get a whole lot more heft if the federal government started enacting stronger policies at home.
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Media Highlight: Dalmed NB Mobile App Can Save Billions in Health Care.
March 12, 2018 12:00 PM
A research group in New Brunswick is developing an app that helps doctors determine a person’s level of vulnerability, and connects them to a social agency to tackle the program.
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Media Highlight: Dalhousie researcher says we need to stop bubble‑wrapping privileged students
March 6, 2018 12:00 PM
Calgary Herald: Adults are failing healthy, middle class kids by preventing them from taking risks, says Dalhousie researcher Michael Ungar.
Recent Dal News stories
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Getting a nudge in the right direction
October 22, 2018 8:30 AM
He's a Cadet Instructor Cadre Officer with the Canadian Forces, a volunteer firefighter and a full-time Nursing student. For Joel Misson, it's all part of his quest to make a difference in people's lives.
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Tigers Weekend Recap (Week ending Oct. 21)
October 22, 2018 12:00 AM
Results from soccer, volleyball, hockey and swimming
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Belong Forum preview: 5 things you should know about Rick Hansen
October 19, 2018 8:30 AM
Athlete, activist and philanthropist Rick Hansen has demonstrated time and time again his remarkable dedication to breaking down barriers for individuals with physical disabilities. Learn more about the accessibility advocate ahead of his Oct. 25 Belong Forum, part of Dal 200's "Year of Belonging."