EMPOWERING WOMEN

On International Women’s Day, Dal researchers reflect on the state of gender equity in academia

International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievement of women, but also an opportunity for organizations to look at how they support and elevate the careers of women. Three members of Dalhousie's Women in Research Caucus share their experiences.

Dal CIO challenges barriers and biases to build more equality for women in tech

Jody Couch, Dal's chief information officer and assistant vice-president of Information Technology Services, benefitted from the support and encouragement of others when she was first breaking into tech. Now, she strives to do her part to move the sectors closer to gender parity.

Building community connections for Women in STEM

A panel discussion last week brought Dal alumni together with students and members of the community to share ideas about how to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.

Women writers come together to share excerpts from new work

Dal faculty members are among a group of accomplished writers coming together this weekend for a free, off-campus reading event in honour of International Women's Day.

Gift empowers Dal community clinic to improve its care for diverse clients

A Dalhousie community clinic delivering mental health and addictions services to Nova Scotians is set to elevate its care for an increasingly diverse client base thanks to a new national partnership.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

New Dal.ca takes shape with launch of new homepage and more

Dalhousie's new homepage and “About” section went live this week in the first step of a multi-phase rollout of the university's reimagined home on the web.

CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY

Coffee cups chucked in compost bins. Food waste splattered across recyclables. Contamination and poor sorting threatens Dal's waste-diversion goals. A new campaign urges members of the community to play a part in getting back on track.

OpenThinkers unveiled

Dal’s OpenThink initiative officially returns for its fifth year with 16 ambitious PhD students from across the university ready to share their leading-edge ideas and research with the community.

RITES OF PASSAGE

Engineering student Tobi Oshikoya, a decorated member of the Dal Tigers Track and Field team, looks forward to his biggest accomplishment to date — the receipt of his iron ring.