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Moving through winter: How a beginner run club program is building community at Dal
Dal students are finding motivation and friendship through a relaxed run/walk program that prioritizes showing up, moving together, and making fitness feel more welcoming. Read more.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Grounded by a lifelong love of running, Dal MBA grad Jacob Benoit earns a prestigious U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian award recognizing his athletic and academic dedication.
Monday, January 19, 2026
A doctoral student shares how a travel grant and academic training boosted her research momentum and opened doors to connect her work with wider audiences.
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.
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Thursday, February 9, 2017
Teaming up with a Dal prof and a local entrepreneur, Mechanical Engineering student Cohen Poirier built a hybrid electric tricycle called the "eGo" that's now a finalist in NSERC's "Science, Action! Video" contest. (Watch his video and vote!)
Friday, January 27, 2017
After viral hits featuring Peggy's Cove, snow clearing and other distinctly Canadian settings, the Maritime Bhangra Group's newest video takes the dance troupe back to where it all began: Dalhousie's campus. The video also supports the #ItDoesntHaveToHurt campaign about child pain, led by Dal's Dr. Christine Chambers.
Friday, January 27, 2017
For students from China, away from home during Chinese New Year, it's the bonds of friendship that help bring the celebration to life.
Friday, January 27, 2017
Dal Science undergrads brought their research on the benefits of a porcupine’s microbiome to an international synthetic biology research competition.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Guest writer: Scarlett Smith, fourth-year Nursing student and varsity soccer athlete, is lead of Dal's campus team for the Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative.