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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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Thursday, October 8, 2015
As part of Respect Week last week, Dalhousie welcomed sex educator Dr. Justine Shuey to campus for two "Not So Typical" talks about sexuality.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Make sure you have your say on October 19 — or earlier, at the advance polls. Learn what you need to know about getting out to vote!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Fall Convocation grad profile: Chris Burns' picked up many key skills during his PhD studies at Dal, but among the most useful were those that helped him develop his spin-out company Novonix.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Fall Convocation grad profile: Grad profile: Derek Neil didn’t start his Dal journey studying computer science, but looking back it’s exactly where he wanted to be.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Fall Convocation grad profile: Becoming a parent helped bring a fresh perspective to how Amanda Bettle approached her work as a pediatric nurse.