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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 Graham Gagnon
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
As a Dalhousie professor involved in the study of drinking water quality and treatment, Dr. Graham Gagnon became intrigued by debate on Dalnews about bottled water, and provides  insight to some of the questions raised by readers.
By Marilyn Smulders
Monday, April 20, 2009
Dal student Curtis Dillon juggles end-of-year assignments and exams while appearing in Neptune's High School Musical.
Dal News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2009
There's a new home for grad students; the dal directory goes green; a master's degree is offered online; and recreational therapists push to have their field licensed.
By Jim Vibert
Friday, April 17, 2009
University wrestles with decision to cancel credit card payments for tuition and residence fees.
Tina Usmiani
Friday, April 17, 2009
LC @ a Glance updates every time someone logs on or off a computer, so all it takes is a quick scan of the screen to see what’s available and where.