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Dal News Weekly

No. 460 | November 25, 2021

RHODES SCHOLAR

Learning to rebound: Dal's 93rd Rhodes Scholar embodies drive and determination in forging new paths

Recent Medical Sciences graduate and former Dal Tiger Ashley Jackson is Oxford-bound as Dalhousie's 93rd Rhodes Scholar, eager to grow her interest in cancer research and deepen her community impact.

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Dal faculty recognized in 2021 list of world’s most cited researchers

Dalhousie professors Rudolf Uher and Boris Worm were announced as two of the world’s most cited researchers as defined by data science company Clarivate in their Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list.

More research and resources needed to better support women left homeless due to intimate partner violence: study

Women and children are being left out in the cold when it comes to housing from domestic violence, according to new Dal-led study released today (November 25) to coincide with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Dal expands number of prioritized seats for Mi’kmaq and African Nova Scotian students in Bachelor of Science Nursing program

A minimum of 40 seats across the Direct Entry (from high school) or Advanced Standing (previous university experience) streams will be prioritized in the 2021-2022 admissions cycle.

Remembering Chancellor Emeritus Richard Goldbloom

President Deep Saini shares reflections on the life and legacy of a father of modern pediatrics, a beloved community leader and the fifth chancellor of Dalhousie University.

Next Open Dialogue Live to explore sustainable food production systems and food insecurity

In the next episode of Open Dialogue Live, hear from Dalhousie alumni and researchers on the importance of a sustainable and healthy food production system, the complexity of our food and agricultural industry and the socioeconomic considerations that contribute to food insecurity and inequity.

International forum brings world security leaders to Dal with post‑COVID era top of mind

Top global thinkers, policy makers and government officials converged at Dalhousie last week for the Halifax International Security Forum's annual public panel, touching on a variety of topics surrounding China, global cooperation and the world after COVID-19.

Bring the noise: Dal Wind Ensemble teams with the School of Architecture for acoustic innovations

As the Dalhousie Wind Ensemble returns to the stage this week for the first time in nearly two years, it’ll look a little different than usual — and not just because of the new students who’ve joined the group’s ranks.

Tigers Weekend Recap (Nov. 19‑21)

Busy weekend of Tigers action.

TOP 200: GRAD EMPLOYABILITY

Dalhousie graduates are among the most employable in the world according to the more than 10,000 international recruiters who participated in the 2021-22 Global Employability University Ranking and Survey.

Read more: Dalhousie ranks in the top 200 globally for graduate employability

GIVING TUESDAY

Rising grocery costs are preventing many students from having reliable access to healthy meals. The Food Security Project addresses this issue head-on.

Read more: Student food security campaign launches province‑wide this Giving Tuesday

OPENTHINK

OpenThink builds the next generation of experts by equipping PhD students with the skills and stage to share their ideas, inform on issues and influence public policy. Applications for the next cohort accepted until Friday, December 17.

Read more: Thought leaders, stand up! OpenThink initiative for PhD students now recruiting for its third cohort

RESEARCH LEADERSHIP

Lisa Glithero, a postdoctoral fellow in Dal's Department of Biology, received the 2021 Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation—Postdoctoral during the organization’s ceremony at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa Tuesday night.

Read more: Dal researcher wins Mitacs award for leading the development of the world’s first national ocean literacy strategy

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