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A Classic case of curiosity
A lifelong fascination with Ancient Greece led Mars Semenova to pair computer science with classics, discovering unexpected connections between coding, language, and game development. Read more.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
After wrapping up his undergraduate science degree over the summer, Steven Mata went straight into dental school at Dal in pursuit of his dream career.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Drawing on her own experience with a life-changing illness, Zeen Ali is mobilizing students to raise funds, recruit volunteers, and support children facing serious health challenges.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.