/news.html Dal News - News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:59:02 GMT 2026-02-13T19:59:02Z /news/2026/02/13/tkms-dalhousie-mou.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new partnership between º£½ÇÉçÇø and TKMS aims to boost dual‑use innovation, advance Arctic‑ready submarine research, and open fresh learning and commercialization opportunities for Canadian researchers and students. Research News Engineering Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:22:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/tkms-dalhousie-mou.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-02-13T14:22:00Z /news/2026/02/13/dr--rita-orji-appointed-to-un-s-new-scientific-panel-on-artifici.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Rita Orji is one of 40 global AI experts named to the new panel, further recognition internationally for her research in persuasive technology and human-centred AI. Computer Science Research News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/dr--rita-orji-appointed-to-un-s-new-scientific-panel-on-artifici.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-02-13T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/13/super-bowl-2026-ads.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students dissect Super Bowl ads with a marketer’s eye, turning big‑budget commercial spots into lively debates and real‑world learning. Student Life Management News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/super-bowl-2026-ads.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-02-13T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/12/law-national-moot-dalhousie-win.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Schulich Law students delivered standout performances at a leading national moot in Toronto, earning top honours for their compelling advocacy on issues of law, equity, and racial justice. Law Student Life News Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/12/law-national-moot-dalhousie-win.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-02-12T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/11/new-housing-complex-to-provide-more-options-for-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Construction will begin this summer on new student accommodations at º£½ÇÉçÇø, adding more than 200 beds to the university's housing capacity while increasing the variety of living options on campus for students. Facilities Management News Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/11/new-housing-complex-to-provide-more-options-for-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-02-11T13:30:00Z /news/2026/02/11/new-ultrasound-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A collaborative clinic launched by º£½ÇÉçÇø and Nova Scotia Health is enhancing sonography training and contributing to improved access to ultrasound services across the province. Health Professions Health Sciences News Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/11/new-ultrasound-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Terry Murray-Arnold 2026-02-11T09:00:00Z /news/2026/01/28/mining-assessments-canada-paper.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A sweeping 50‑year analysis by Dal researchers tracing half a century of mining assessments uncovered inconsistencies and missing information, findings published in FACETS that could shape Canada’s approach to future resource development. Research News Science Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/28/mining-assessments-canada-paper.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2026-01-28T14:30:00Z /news/2026/01/27/ko-jua-okuom-smudging-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus. Libraries News Community & Culture Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/27/ko-jua-okuom-smudging-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kristy Read 2026-01-27T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/22/master-fisheries-science-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s new Master of Fisheries Science combines data-intensive coursework, field training, and industry mentorship to ready graduates for today’s evolving marine sector in just 16 months News Science Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/22/master-fisheries-science-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2026-01-22T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/22/times-higher-education-2026-world-subject-rankings.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews See how Dal fared across 11 broad disciplines in the latest Times Higher Education report. News Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/22/times-higher-education-2026-world-subject-rankings.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2026-01-22T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/22/top-8-academic-all-canadian-jacob-benoit-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Grounded by a lifelong love of running, Dal MBA grad Jacob Benoit earns a prestigious U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian award recognizing his athletic and academic dedication. Sports Student Life News Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/22/top-8-academic-all-canadian-jacob-benoit-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-01-22T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/16/sherry-pictou-nova-scotia-human-rights-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Sherry Pictou is recognized for advancing Mi’kmaq rights, revitalizing governance, and challenging systemic barriers through law, scholarship, and global advocacy for justice and equity. Law News Community & Culture Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/16/sherry-pictou-nova-scotia-human-rights-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-01-15T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/06/president-kim-brooks--dr--pat-croskerry-appointed-to-order-of-ca.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The latest set of appointments to one of Canada's highest honours has a number of familiar Dal faces, including President Kim Brooks and retired Faculty of Medicine faculty member Dr. Pat Croskerry. Medicine Emergency Medicine News Senior Administration Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/06/president-kim-brooks--dr--pat-croskerry-appointed-to-order-of-ca.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-01-06T12:30:00Z /news/2025/12/18/dal-news-year-review-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Our 2025 Year in Review brings together 45 stories of innovation, achievement, and community, offering a vivid snapshot of the moments and milestones that helped shape a transformative year. News Community & Culture Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/18/dal-news-year-review-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder, Tanis Trainor, and Ryan McNutt 2025-12-19T12:30:00Z /news/2025/12/17/global-ranking-academic-subjects.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews º£½ÇÉçÇø leapt forward in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, with impressive gains across multiple disciplines. Research News Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/17/global-ranking-academic-subjects.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-12-17T13:30:00Z /news/2025/12/11/transforming-research-landscapes--celebrating-dal-s-killam-schol.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Killam Celebration shone a light on groundbreaking research and honoured those scholars shaping global innovation, while unveiling a bold new vision for the prestigious Killam Doctoral Scholarship launching next year. Research News Graduate Studies Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/11/transforming-research-landscapes--celebrating-dal-s-killam-schol.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mia Samardzic 2025-12-10T12:30:00Z /news/2025/12/05/rita-orji-african-academy-of-sciences.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Computer Science professor Dr. Rita Orji was one of only two women scholars in engineering, technology, and applied sciences elected to the AAS in 2025. Computer Science Research News Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/05/rita-orji-african-academy-of-sciences.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2025-12-05T12:30:00Z /news/2025/12/03/student-accommodation-policy-dalhousie-revised.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews º£½ÇÉçÇø’s new Student Accommodation Policy sets in motion a shift away from reactive fixes to more proactive, inclusive design that helps ensure accessibility is built into classrooms, resources, and processes for a truly student-centered experience. Student Life News Community & Culture Senior Administration Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/03/student-accommodation-policy-dalhousie-revised.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-12-03T12:30:00Z /news/2025/12/01/dalhousie-yarmouth-nursing-anniversary.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Pitman’s decades of service and her daughter Tylar’s nursing aspirations reflect the deep roots of care and connection as º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Yarmouth campus marks a milestone in rural health education. Health Professions News Community & Culture Nursing Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/01/dalhousie-yarmouth-nursing-anniversary.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nova Scotia Health staff 2025-12-01T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/25/accessibility-climate-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Extreme weather events expose systemic gaps in emergency planning. Sarah Norris’s doctoral work examines how policies fail — and what inclusion could look like for vulnerable communities. Research News Community & Culture Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/25/accessibility-climate-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-11-25T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/21/discovery-awards-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews º£½ÇÉçÇø scholars and innovators earned top honours at the 23rd annual awards, recognized for breakthroughs in mental health, climate solutions, cancer research, and lifelong contributions to medical education. Research News Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/21/discovery-awards-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder (with files from Andrew Riley) 2025-11-21T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/21/qs-sustainability-rankings-2026-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews º£½ÇÉçÇø strengthened its sustainability profile in the latest QS rankings, outperforming many Canadian peers and maintaining a strong global position despite a surge in participating institutions. Research News Community & Culture Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/21/qs-sustainability-rankings-2026-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-11-21T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/19/dalhousie-rhodes-scholarship-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions. Student Life News Science Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/19/dalhousie-rhodes-scholarship-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-11-19T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/07/respirators-canada-standards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New draft standards for respirator use recognize the importance of protecting workers and patients in health-care settings, where there is a higher risk of pathogen exposure, write Dal's Julia M. Wright and others. News Community & Culture Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/07/respirators-canada-standards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Julia M. Wright, Dick Zoutman, Mark Ungrin, and Ryan Tennant 2025-11-07T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/07/dalhousie-indigenous-students-sexton-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The doors to the new Indigenous Student Centre on Sexton officially opened this week, marking a milestone in the Faculty of Engineering’s efforts to create a more vibrant, inclusive campus that values connection, culture, and community. News Community & Culture Engineering Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/07/dalhousie-indigenous-students-sexton-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2025-11-07T12:30:00Z