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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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Allison Barss
Friday, June 24, 2022
As Dal prepares to install the giant skeleton of a blue whale in the Steele Ocean Sciences Building this year, those closely involved in the project reflect on the value of turning the tragic loss of an 18-metre blue whale into a learning opportunity.
Stephen Abbott
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Finding a home became extremely challenging for many during the pandemic as prices soared. Will a cooling market bring some relief? We asked Jill Grant of Dal's School of Planning.
Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
This year's recipients of annual awards from the Dalhousie Professional and Managerial Group share a spirit of service and commitment to their work at the university.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Dalhousie received the Deshpande Symposium Award for Technology Commercialization last week, an honour that recognizes leading universities globally for excellence in delivering programs that empower students and researchers to turn their research-based innovations into market-ready enterprises.
Marlo MacKay
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
While searching for his parents, Jim Prosper — a residential school survivor — also learned more about the history of his people and built an extraordinary book collection in the process. The Dalhousie Libraries is now the proud home of this book collection.