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Dalhousie places third in Canada in 2027 Maclean's rankings of mid‑sized universities

Dalhousie places third in Canada in 2027 Maclean's rankings of mid‑sized universities

Top national scores in faculty awards, research impact, student financial support, and reputation highlighted Dalhousie’s strengths in Maclean’s newly revamped rankings framework.  Read more.

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Alison DeLory
Friday, October 16, 2026
As awareness of menopause grows, a Dal expert is helping shape conversations from campus workplaces to national policy, advocating for better support, education, and research.
Kelly Taylor
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Updated questions and language aim to better reflect the university community, with census data helping inform policies, programs, services, and future planning across Dal.
Mary-Eleanor Power
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Designed around real-world challenges facing firefighters, the program supports professional growth and helps enhance emergency response capacity in communities throughout Nova Scotia.

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By Jim Vibert
Monday, September 21, 2009
The 2009 Workplace Study Survey takes the pulse of Dalhousie staffers.
Dal News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2009
Canada's foremost expert on psychopathic personality speaks at Dalhousie.
By Marilyn Smulders
Monday, September 21, 2009
Be vigilant: the "sleep watcher" is still at large. Police and student leaders urge everyone to practice common sense by keeping doors locked at night and reporting any suspicious behavior by anyone matching the description.
By Charles Crosby
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
With a busy campus this fall, Dal's enrolment bucks regional trends.
By Marilyn Smulders
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The motto for the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta is "Champions are not born. They are the product of courage, passion, strength, stamina and dedication." That seems particularly true of Dalhousie Professor Katherine Harman, who won her race as she recovered from cancer.