Recent media releases
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Dalhousie University’s Board of Governors announced today that Dr. Deep Saini has been appointed as the university’s 12th President and Vice-Chancellor.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Media are invited to see the newly unveiled ceremonial New Dawn Staff of Place and Belonging that has replaced its ceremonial convocation mace used since 1950.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Dalhousie University’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce it has elected Candace Thomas to be its new board chair, effective July 1, 2019.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Media are invited to Dalhousie University’s inaugural Alumni Days Open Dialogue Series where former American intelligence officer and whistleblower Edward Snowden will deliver a keynote address.
Friday, May 3, 2019
Celebrating Dalhousie’s third century by honoring accomplished community leaders with Honorary Degrees.
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Dalhousie in the news
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Putting Dal on the Map: Launching the Chris Hadfield Space Photographs Collection
April 16, 2019 12:00 PM
On April 11, the Dal Libraries launched the Chris Hadfield Space Photographs Collection to a packed house in the Killam Memorial Library.
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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.
Dalhousie Experts Daily
Dr. Paul Manning is available to comment on an invasive garden pest that is wreaking havoc on lilies in the Maritimes
Dr. Hal Whitehead is available to speak about recent findings that the culture of animals actually shapes their evolution
Dr. Isaac Saney is available to provide comment on yesterday’s announcement that the US Department of Justice will not bring federal charges against a New York City police officer for the death of Eric Garner in 2014.