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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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Ernest Ng
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Dal's Halifax campuses were a flurry of activity this past Saturday as more than 2,600 prospective students and guests came to get a glimpse of student life at Open House 2019.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, October 18, 2019
Against the backdrop of an oft-distressing global political climate, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean (former Governor General of Canada) brought an inspiring message of hope to Dal’s annual Shaar Shalom Lecture this week, one forged in humanity’s common bonds and inspired by a new generation of leaders and change makers.
Matt Reeder
Friday, October 11, 2019
An enterprising group of Dalhousie students set up a mock voting station on campus this week to raise awareness about when, where and how students can cast a ballot in this year’s federal election.
Staff
Friday, October 11, 2019
Highlights of presentations and decisions from the September 23 meeting of the Dalhousie University Senate.
Staff
Friday, October 11, 2019
Watch the full ceremonies from Fall Convocation 2019, as well as videos of the honorary degree presentation and speech from filmmaker Selwyn Jacob and a special recognition for Chancellor Anne McLellan.