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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 Ryan McNutt
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Combat the "freshman 15" through healthy eating and fitness.
By Marilyn Smulders
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
A new lecture series pays tribute to the prodigious talent and output of the late Ransom Myers.
By Marilyn Smulders
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Say 'hi' to the new guys (and gals). Dalnews introduces you to a few of the new professors behind the lectern in your classroom.

By Emily Duncan
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
No means no. Silence means no. Drunk means no. Not now means no. The bottom line is that sexual activity requires consent.
By Annie Burns-Pieper
Monday, September 29, 2008
Activisit Naomi Klein argues right-wing ideologues capitalize on moments of crisis, such as the Wall Street meltdown, to advance their own agendas.