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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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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.
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.
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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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
The MacKay Lecture series features three presentations from some of the world’s leading authorities on contemporary Islam. The series begins Thursday, Jan. 24 with a lecture by Harvard professor Afsaneh Najmabadi.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
" I think I may be beginning to disappear," says Julie Christie as a woman suffering from Alzheimer's Disease in the movie Away from Her. The film kicks off States of Mind, a free public film series exploring medical and moral dilemmas.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Dalhousie is introducing an early alert system to help identify students who may need help. In advising circles, this is called “intrusive outreach,” but Patricia DeMeo says all that means is that rather than hoping that a student in difficulty will seek help, a concern is expressed to the student so he or she can get timely and targeted support.
Friday, January 11, 2008
The Economics of Global Warming, The Politics of Reform and Embodying the Body are among the new classes offered to Dalhousie students this term.