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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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Tanis Trainor
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The movement advocates to empower customers, businesses, and independent repair providers with access to parts, tools, and software to repair products, devices, and technologies. Read more about progress in Canada.
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.
Matt Reeder
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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Emily Craft
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
The University Secretariat office's efforts to support the health and wellness of its staff earned it the 2016 Dalhousie Healthy Workplace Award, presented last month.
Matt Reeder
Friday, January 20, 2017
Student and university leaders gathered Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the successful completion of renovations to Dal's Student Union Building, changes that make its spaces brighter, more comfortable and more welcoming than ever.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
On Friday, Donald Trump officially becomes the 45th president of the United States. We asked Dal experts and others taking part in this week's panel event on campus to weigh in on what a Trump presidency may mean for the U.S. and the world.
Matt Reeder
Friday, January 6, 2017
A look back at some of the biggest Dal happenings of 2016 and highlights from another eventful university year. Plus: 2016's top 10 most-read stories.
Ryan McNutt, with files from Matt Reeder
Thursday, January 5, 2017
The countdown is on! With the launch of a new website (dal200.ca) and preparations underway across the university, Dalhousie's 200th anniversary is closer than ever. Learn more about what's in store.