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Dal and Nova Scotia Health launch new public health division
The new division is redefining public health training in the Maritimes, building academic capacity, advancing research, and preparing future leaders. Read more.
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Friday, March 6, 2026
Each year, Dalhousie celebrates outstanding individuals — from community and business leaders to artists, scientists and scholars — with the presentation of an honorary doctorate. And every one of those moments begins with a nomination.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
A new collaboration with IIT Tirupati and IISER Tirupati will unite researchers, learners, and industry partners to accelerate innovation and expand economic opportunities between India and Canada.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Dalhousie launches new online, course-based master’s program designed to equip licensed clinicians with advanced psychiatric training as communities worldwide face growing gaps in mental health services.
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Friday, December 18, 2020
In the final President's Corner of 2020, President Saini looks back on a long and trying year that, in spite of its challenges, was still full of great achievement and accomplishment within the Dalhousie community.
Friday, December 18, 2020
An international team of researchers led by Dalhousie immunologists and critical care specialists in Spain has found key biomarkers in the plasma of COVID-19 patients, which will help predict the severity of illness and could lead to new treatments for the virus.
Friday, December 18, 2020
In a year defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dal community’s creativity, dedication and perseverance was on full display. Take a look back at some of the people, events and stories that shaped a truly historic year at Dalhousie University.
Monday, December 14, 2020
Ingrid Waldron, an associate professor in the Faculty of Health, was recognized for her exceptional work as a champion of health research and innovation.
Friday, December 11, 2020
Sunday was the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, which remembers the 14 women killed at École Polytechnique in December 1989. President Saini was a young professor at the Université de Montréal at that time. In this edition of President's Corner, he reflects on his own memories of that tragic day and the continuing legacy of December 6.