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How a Dal course helps shape the way students see the Earth
A popular Dalhousie Earth Sciences course immerses students in real-world hazards, blending virtual exploration, current events, and interdisciplinary learning to deepen understanding of the planet’s dynamic systems. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Facing coastal erosion, Dalhousie civil engineering students tackled a real-world lighthouse protection challenge, earning top project honours for an innovative, industry-guided academic design.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.
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Friday, September 9, 2016
New to Dal this fall, Qendresa Sahiti received a major TD Scholarship for Community Leadership in recognition of her humanitarian and sustainability efforts.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
At ceremonies in Halifax and Truro this week, faculty, administrators and student leaders officially welcomed Dal’s newest students into university’s scholarly community.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Photo Essay: Hundreds of new students arrived on campus Saturday, checking into residence and starting the next phase of their lives as members of the Dalhousie community.
Friday, September 2, 2016
As part of a partnership between Dalhousie and the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Studies in Eilat (Israel), eight students from seven different Israeli universities came to Halifax this summer to learn more about the North Atlantic ocean.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
First-year students are about to arrive on campus, with a whole schedule of exciting and educational activities awaiting them.