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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, November 13, 2015
This week Dal launched the Dalhousie Student Refugee Fund, which aims to raise $24,000 in 40 days to expand the university's capacity to support refugee students in continuing their studies.
Friday, November 6, 2015
The Faculty of Agriculture's new Bioveterinary Science program features an opportunity for students to work with the so-called “Big Five” species at the Amakhala Game Reserve in South Africa.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
"We’re 'Heifer' a Good Time” was the slogan for this year's College Royal livestock demonstration competition, a beloved tradition on Dal's Agricultural Campus.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The Wallace McCain Learning Commons, a new student space in the Life Sciences Centre, received its grand opening on Thursday and was welcomed as a new campus destination for collaboration and community-building.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The Collider, a space for student teams, faculty and community members to collaborate on start-up projects, officially opened its doors in the Killam Library last week.