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A Rising Tide: In conversation with President Kim Brooks about Dalhousie’s new strategic framework
Dalhousie President Kim Brooks discusses the new strategic framework, how it was shaped by community voices, and what it asks of the university and its community. Read more.
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Mia Mackenzie, a Master of Social Work student, earned top honours in Dal’s Glovin Award for an essay urging people to resist division by showing up and staying accountable to community.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Dalhousie researchers are advancing health, clean energy, ocean science, and food innovation with new partner‑driven funding aimed at turning Nova Scotia research strengths into real‑world solutions.
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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Thursday, November 10, 2016
Diane Hawco brings a combination of social work and legal expertise to the new role of ombudsperson, which provides independent, impartial and confidential support to students.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
During his keynote speech at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s fall dinner Wednesday night, Dalhousie President Richard Florizone announced ideaHUB — an advanced engineering incubator/accelerator space on Dal’s downtown campus that will equip students with creative and entrepreneurial skills while supporting local startups and small businesses. An initiative involving various university, public and private sector partners, ideaHUB is supported by a $10 million contribution from Emera.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Dal's waste management strategy continues its rollout, with new waste bin standards being implemented on Studley and Carleton campuses over the fall study break.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Last Thursday the Dal community was invited to share its favourite things about the university on Twitter, with President Florizone personally donating $1 to Dal's United Way campaign for each tweet. Here's what you had to say!
Friday, October 28, 2016
Record numbers of future students and their families came to campus this past weekend for Halifax's annual Open House event. Don't miss Truro's Open House this Saturday!