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Formula for success: Dal chemistry postdoc named to two prestigious programs for emerging science leaders
Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career. Read more.
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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Dalhousie’s fast‑paced 3MT finals spotlighted student innovation, with materials engineering PhD student Claire Floras rising to the top by translating complex battery science into a compelling, judge‑winning pitch.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Record-setting performances and standout leadership were highlighted, with Cara MacDonald, Lukas Rudaitis, and fellow student-athletes earning top honours across sports, academics, and community impact.
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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Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Professor Taghrid Abou Hassan of Dalhousie’s Department of French is invested as a Knight in the Order of the French Academic Palms, a prestigious education award that celebrates the promotion of French language and culture.
Friday, May 19, 2017
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Tom Jenkins, Chair of the National Research Council of Canada, joined Dal President Richard Florizone for a public fireside chat last weekend to discuss their new book on Canadian innovations.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Canada's top startup accelerator, the Toronto-based Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), is joining forces with Dalhousie's Rowe School of Business to launch a new branch of its program in Atlantic Canada, helping new ventures develop into high-growth companies.
Friday, May 12, 2017
A commemorative Vimy Ridge Oak is being planted on the Agricultural Campus in Truro as part of Convocation celebrations, one of 40 trees across Atlantic Canada recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Canadians are among the highest per capita users of opioids in the world. As the country rolls out new national guidelines for prescribing these powerful pain drugs, Dalhousie is preparing to launch a comprehensive new opioid-prescribing education protocol for residents in all 55 postgraduate medical education programs.