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QS 2026 subject rankings released: See where Dal stands out
Dalhousie earns global recognition across dozens of disciplines, with strong showings in life sciences and natural sciences and a growing number of top-ranked subjects in Canada. Read more.
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Friday, March 27, 2026
Thirteen finalists will compete on March 31 for the 2026 3MT title — including the first‑ever undergraduate honours contender in the new wildcard category.
Friday, March 13, 2026
Dalhousie’s newest campus facility brings hockey back to South Street while expanding physiotherapy services, recreation programs, and opportunities for students and the Halifax community.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A two‑year deep‑energy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library’s aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus.
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Friday, October 12, 2018
As of October 17, cannabis is legal in Canada — but Dalhousie’s smoke-free policy remains in place, and that includes cannabis too. Learn more about rules related to cannabis on campus, including in residence.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Highlights from the IDEA Project grand opening ceremony and celebration on Wednesday, October 10.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
With the Emera ideaHUB incubator for startups alongside new labs and research facilities, the IDEA Project is set to take innovation on Sexton Campus to a whole new level.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Government leaders, donors, the Dal community and others gathered together Wednesday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Dal's IDEA Project: a $64-million transformation of the university's downtown campus that's sparking a new era in engineering, architecture and planning education.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
We take a detailed look at the new buildings and spaces that have transformed Dal's downtown campus — home to the faculties of Engineering and Architecture & Planning — into a hub of hands-on learning, research, design and innovation.