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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, July 13, 2023
With several doctors now trained in gender-affirming care, Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness is helping greatly improve access to care for trans students and the broader 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Friday, June 23, 2023
A family connection and a desire to make the world a better place led Emily Gowan to the Agricultural Campus to study engineering.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
A chance meeting on an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean ignited a Somali marine negotiator’s interest in what Dalhousie had to offer. Now, with one Dal degree in hand, he’s set to embark on another with hopes of brighter days ahead for his home country.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Pollinator walls designed and built by Dal students are being installed on campus during Dalhousie Biodiversity Week, promising to attract more bees and other creatures to university grounds.
Monday, June 12, 2023
Conor Scott was at the centre of the battle against one of Nova Scotia's most devastating wildfires and in the middle of a frightening rescue to save a man's life in the days leading up to his Convocation ceremony.