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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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Monday, March 2, 2015
With a new certification from the Marine Stewardship Council and a new partnership with the Ecology Action Centre, Dal's Halifax dining halls are providing students with more sustainable fish offerings than ever before.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Former Deputy Prime Minister Anne McLellan, who currently serves as chair of the Dalhousie Advisory Council, will succeed Fred Fountain as university chancellor this May.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
In advance of the first campus visit this week by the external Task Force on Misogyny, Sexism and Homophobia in the Faculty of Dentistry, we spoke with the task force's chair, Constance Backhouse, about its mandate and its work ahead.
Friday, February 20, 2015
In an initiative led by students in the Dalhousie/King’s Swimming Society, Dalplex will be piloting a weekly women-only swim session this term, responding to a growing need for swim instruction for women who are unable or uncomfortable participating in open or public swims for religious and/or cultural reasons.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Dal's Faculty of Health Professions teamed up with the IWK Health Centre to offer students a fun competition focused on learning to work across health-care disciplines.