Student Life
New housing complex to provide more options for students
Construction will begin this summer on new student accommodations at Dalhousie, adding more than 200 beds to the university's housing capacity while increasing the variety of living options on campus for students. Read more.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Dal-based group continues to serve as a bridge between classrooms and the fast-growing demands of the AI workforce, helping students turn applied learning into real careers.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Dal student Austin Potts makes history with a national Angus award, using his winnings to expand his herd and pursue a promising future in Maritime agriculture.
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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Friday, September 8, 2023
After overcoming significant challenges as a first-year Dal student, Ashley Hill now runs the PREP Academy. There, she leads a team supporting African Nova Scotian students who may feel similarly bewildered and out-of-place when first entering a post-secondary setting.
Friday, September 8, 2023
A Schulich Leader Scholarship offers a passport for exceptional new students in STEM fields to explore their academic passions and elevate their entrepreneurial ambitions free from financial pressures. Find out what inspires Dal’s newest Schulich Leaders.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
A mural designed by Mi’kmaw artist Tayla Fern Paul will be painted at the intersection of Larch and Jennings streets near Dalhousie this month — a project that brings together neighbours, students and the Dalhousie community to promote mutual respect in the area.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Biology PhD student Diana Haider explored ocean sciences in Belgium as part of a mini-course.
Friday, September 1, 2023
A jam-packed roster of events, from an opening ceremony complete with cheer-off to a DJ party and movie night on the quad, offers the newest members of Dal’s student community a chance to get to know campus and each other.