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Inclusive by design: How Dal is moving beyond reactive student accommodation

Inclusive by design: How Dal is moving beyond reactive student accommodation

Dalhousie’s new Student Accommodation Policy sets in motion a shift away from reactive fixes to more proactive, inclusive design that helps ensure accessibility is built into classrooms, resources, and processes for a truly student-centered experience.  Read more.

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Ellie Garry-Jones
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Dalhousie Art Gallery's milestone exhibition spotlights hidden campus creators, blending diverse media and personal stories in a luminous celebration of art, identity, and belonging. Open until Dec. 21.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions.
Dal Health Communications
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Inspired by a childhood diagnosis, Kate Morrison graduates with her Bachelor of Scieence in Kinesiology this week, continuing to work toward her Child Life Specialist certification so she can support children and families living with illness and disability.

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Allison Chua
Friday, August 24, 2018
Oceanography PhD student Allison Chua writes about her experience in the Transatlantic Ocean System Science and Technology (TOSST) joint graduate school, which took her all the way to the African island nation of Cabo Verde to connect with fellow ocean researchers.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Dalhousie's summer ESL (English as a second language) programs brought together students from around the world — from China to Mexico — for an immersive language experience in Halifax.
Emma Geldart
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
The death of a blue whale may be sad, but for Dal students and researchers it also represented an amazing opportunity — to better understand these majestic creatures, to share insights with future scientists in the community, and to leave a lasting legacy at the university.
Stefanie Wilson
Monday, August 20, 2018
Giavonna Rossi, double majoring in Biology and International Development Studies, has a passion for engaging with the world around her — from leading change on campus to giving back in her community.
Allie Jehle
Thursday, August 16, 2018
We caught up with Physiotherapy students who were among the first cohort to complete their clinical placements at the new Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic to talk about what they learned from the experience.