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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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Tuesday, March 8, 2016
This International Women's Day, get to know some of the student groups across the university working to support the advancement of women in their professions and fields of study.
Friday, March 4, 2016
On March 9 and 10, more than 100 of Dalhousie's top master's and PhD students will compete in the university's fourth-annual Three-Minute Thesis competition, in which they will be tasked with presenting their research in three minutes or less.
Friday, March 4, 2016
Second-year Law students Andrew Mercier and Will McLennan finished in first place at the National Labour Arbitration Competition in Toronto earlier this term.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Originally designed for a class project, Tara Riddell's "Beyond the Body" social media initiative has continued, acting as a hub for discussion on topics around mental health.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Students are helping organize the DALConnects volunteer program's first "World Wide" pilot project, travelling to Nicaragua in partnership with the Me to We initiative.