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Listening, learning, leading: Dal Medicine's new dean shares his vision

Listening, learning, leading: Dal Medicine's new dean shares his vision

As he begins his term as dean, Dr. Saleem Razack discusses social accountability, medical education, and his vision for strengthening health care across the Maritimes and beyond.  Read more.

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Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Faculty member Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dallaire Institute ED Shelly Whitman, and several Dal alumni are among this year’s appointees to the Order of Nova Scotia, honouring significant contributions to the province.
Dayna Park
Monday, August 24, 2026
A new lab opened at Dalhousie this summer represents a major leap forward for simulation-based health education in Atlantic Canada, offering students access to more advanced training that will prepare them for complex-care situations.
Michelle Soucy Rankin
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
From anatomy education to flexible learning and graduate mentorship, this year’s recipients are shaping how students learn, connect, and succeed.

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Stefanie Wilson
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
A testament to human achievement and progress, this week’s population milestone also raises important questions about sustainability and the future of life on Earth. We reached out to some of Dal’s leading experts on population growth and international development for some answers.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Three recent Classics grads — one now a Dal grad student — excelled in advanced-level competition at last year’s national sight translation competition hosted by the Classical Association of Canada, scooping up awards in both Greek and Latin.
Deep Saini
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Dal President Deep Saini on his gratitude to the Dalhousie community and why he will be leaving the university at the end of this year.
Staff
Monday, November 14, 2022
President Deep Saini will be leaving Dalhousie at the end of 2022 as he prepares for a new chapter and new challenges as principal at McGill University in Montreal.
Ryan McNutt
Monday, November 14, 2022
Starting this week, Dalhousie is inviting nearly 2,000 faculty and staff to weigh in on their experience with various university services. We speak with Dal’s VP Finance and Administration about how this first-of-its-kind survey for Dal is the start of a broader effort to help ensure Dal’s administrative services provide the best possible support towards our academic mission.