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Listening, learning, leading: Dal Medicine's new dean shares his vision

Listening, learning, leading: Dal Medicine's new dean shares his vision

As he begins his term as dean, Dr. Saleem Razack discusses social accountability, medical education, and his vision for strengthening health care across the Maritimes and beyond.  Read more.

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Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Faculty member Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dallaire Institute ED Shelly Whitman, and several Dal alumni are among this year’s appointees to the Order of Nova Scotia, honouring significant contributions to the province.
Dayna Park
Monday, August 24, 2026
A new lab opened at Dalhousie this summer represents a major leap forward for simulation-based health education in Atlantic Canada, offering students access to more advanced training that will prepare them for complex-care situations.
Michelle Soucy Rankin
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
From anatomy education to flexible learning and graduate mentorship, this year’s recipients are shaping how students learn, connect, and succeed.

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Matt Reeder
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Acting President Frank Harvey discusses Dal’s growth, creating a strong campus culture, and some of his key priorities for the months ahead as he helps lead the university during its current presidential search.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Dr. Saurabh Chitnis has been awarded 2023 Sloan Research Fellowship from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for his novel approach to exploring often unexplored parts of the periodic table.
Ariel Mackenzie
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
A new Dal studio designed for music students pays tribute to an influential local concert promoter who has helped support generations of young musicians in Halifax.
Jodi Reid
Monday, February 13, 2023
Four postdoctoral research fellows joined the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture this year to tackle diverse topics in sustainable agriculture thanks to a gift from the McCain Foundation.
Mark Campbell
Friday, February 10, 2023
It’s no secret to anyone who has visited an emergency room or followed the news in recent years that cracks in health care are turning into gaps. Later this month, hear from Dal researchers taking bold steps to address those gaps.