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Dal News Weekly

No. 453 | October 07, 2021

COMMUNITY RESEARCH

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected the homeless and those trying to help them

A new study led by Dal social work researchers found the pandemic intensified daily struggles for those living on the fringes. The study also looks at ways to ensure those most marginalized are not left out in future crises.

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Dalhousie achieves top 10 spot in 2022 Maclean’s University Rankings

Dalhousie has once again been ranked by Maclean’s magazine as one of the best Medical Doctoral universities in Canada.

Women's History Month 2021: Marine Affairs researcher Megan Bailey on being a woman working in her field

This October, as part of our coverage of Women's History Month in Canada, we ask a few of Dalhousie's many amazing researchers to reflect on their experiences as women working across a range of different fields.

Landscape art installation at Dal shines a light on Mi'kmaw lunar cycle

The new installation on Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus showcases how the Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous peoples used natural celestial and seasonal cycles to gauge the passage of time and organize their activities.

Molly Appeal to boost life‑saving research in biomaterials

As a survivour of liver cancer, Bill Revels knows how critical research in the field of biomaterials can be in battling disease. This year, the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation is turning to Maritimers for help in supporting biomaterials research and development for the improvement of human health.

Update on university response to unsanctioned street parties

A message from Provost Frank Harvey and Vice-Provost Student Affairs Verity Turpin to the Dalhousie community and our Halifax neighbours on the latest in Dal's ongoing response to the unsanctioned street parties that took place in Halifax on Saturday, September 25.

R. Kelly was aided by a network of complicity – common in workplace abuse – that enabled crimes to go on for decades

The former star faces the possibility of life in prison after being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. The trial exposed the role of enablers within his inner circle, too, write Peggy Cunningham and Minette Drumwright.

Tigers Weekend Recap (Oct. 1‑3)

Busy weekend for the Tigers as the soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey and cross country teams were all in action.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER

In his latest column, President Deep Saini addresses the fallout from unsanctioned street parties at Dalhousie and other universities across North America and the need to work together on common solutions in line with our shared values.

Read more: President's Corner ‑ October 8, 2021

CLASS OF 2021

Share in the celebration of Dal's newest graduates via a university-wide online event, a virtual yearbook, a social media campaign and more.

Read more: Class of 2021: How to join in the celebration at Dal this fall

SCIOGRAPHIES

This week on Sciographies, meet Melanie Massey, a PhD candidate in biology who dedicates her spare time to engaging BIPOC youth in science outreach and education.

Read more: Meet Melanie Massey, PhD Candidate in Biology

RESEARCH IMPACT

Technology that allows us to listen to what happens underwater might spark better approaches to fisheries management, improve conservation and help us better understand the movement of species, write Dalhousie PhD student Natalie Klinard and co-authors in a new paper.

Read more: Listen closely: How sound could help improve the way we manage fisheries and conservation

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