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Rustum Southwell renewed as Dalhousie chancellor for second term

Rustum Southwell renewed as Dalhousie chancellor for second term

Rustum Southwell has been reappointed to the university's most senior ceremonial role, looking to continue a Dalhousie and community legacy of growing opportunity for others.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Dalhousie University placed in the top 20% globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, with strong performance in select research, sustainability, and global engagement indicators.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Dalhousie hosted Indian partners for a high-level visit last week advancing joint research, innovation programs and industry collaboration, with new agreements, funding pathways and a shared global innovation campus taking shape.

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Dawn Morrison
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
The Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic celebrates its official opening, providing enhanced care, student learning and research opportunities.
Cheryl Bell, with files from Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
A dentist may seem an unlikely contender to be named Canada’s best amateur baker, but for Sachin Seth, balancing enticing confectionery and elite dental care is second nature. Read our Q&A with the Dal Dentistry professor and contestant on CBC's Great Canadian Baking Show — and don’t miss his special home baking recipe that’s perfect for students.
Staff
Friday, September 14, 2018
Fitness star Shaun T is making his first-ever visit to Halifax on September 22 for a community workout as part of the Faculty of Health's "Healthy Living, Healthy Life" conference. Don't miss out — get your tickets today.
Ryan McNutt with files from Mary Jane Webber
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Campus can sometimes feel like a place of constant change — especially when the spaces themselves are changing, too. Take a look at some of the major construction, renovation and space upgrade projects recently completed or set to wrap up soon.
Stephanie Rogers
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Wasitha Thilakarnathna’s dreams of becoming a food scientist are one step closer to reality thanks to the recent launch of Dal’s new PhD in Agricultural Sciences — the first of its kind in Atlantic Canada.