Dal News /news.html Dal News Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:21:13 GMT 2026-02-14T05:21:13Z 海角社区 signs MOU to join innovation ecosystem focused on Canadian and Arctic sovereignty /news/2026/02/13/tkms-dalhousie-mou.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new partnership between 海角社区 and TKMS aims to boost dual鈥憉se innovation, advance Arctic鈥憆eady 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 海角社区 students break down Super Bowl 2026 ads, from Budweiser to Jurassic Park /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鈥檚 eye, turning big鈥慴udget commercial spots into lively debates and real鈥憌orld 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 Dal researcher appointed to UN鈥檚 new scientific panel on artificial intelligence /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 海角社区 law students capture first place at national equity鈥慺ocused moot /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 Meet John Batt, manager of 海角社区鈥檚 Aquatron /news/2026/02/12/sciographies-john-batt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal鈥檚 Sciographies kicks off its new season with John Batt, longtime Aquatron manager, sharing his lifelong passion for marine life and the vital conservation work happening inside Canada鈥檚 largest aquatic research facility. Research Oceans Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/12/sciographies-john-batt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-12T12:30:00Z New housing complex to provide more options for students /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 海角社区, 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 海角社区 opens new ultrasound clinic to enhance student education and reduce patient wait times /news/2026/02/11/new-ultrasound-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A collaborative clinic launched by 海角社区 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 Mapping the data that quietly threatens Canada鈥檚 national security /news/2026/02/10/dal-solutions-data-mapping-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Through a research partnership with Calian, 海角社区 is helping defence and government leaders understand how everyday digital activity creates exploitable cyber risk and how to mitigate it before it becomes an operational vulnerability. Computer Science Research Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/10/dal-solutions-data-mapping-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-02-10T09:00:00Z Meet the amazing recipients of this year鈥檚 海角社区 African Heritage Month Awards /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-recognition-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews To celebrate African Heritage Month, five members of the 海角社区 community were honoured for their outstanding commitment to African Nova Scotian, Black, and African Diaspora culture across campus and through various external communities. Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-recognition-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Office of Equity and Inclusion 2026-02-05T13:00:00Z The gift that keeps on giving: Dal's Munro Day holiday honours benefactor /news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Discover how a 19th鈥慶entury publisher鈥檚 generosity helped secure 海角社区鈥檚 future 鈥 and why the Dal community still enjoys a mid鈥憌inter break in his honour through to today. Student Life Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2026-02-05T12:30:00Z African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-flagship-event-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the 海角社区 Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-flagship-event-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt and Tanis Trainor, photos by Danny Abriel 2026-02-05T11:00:00Z Sciographies podcast returns with new stories about Dal Science /news/2026/02/04/sciographies-podcast-science-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sciographies returns next week with a brand-new season of stories that spotlight the people and discoveries shaping science at 海角社区. Research Alumni Science Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/04/sciographies-podcast-science-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-04T12:30:00Z Future Indigenous leaders in medicine /news/2026/02/04/membertou-first-nation-indigenous-faculty-leadership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Last fall, 海角社区 and the National Circle for Indigenous Medical Education launched a first-of-its-kind Indigenous Faculty Leadership Development Program in Membertou First Nation. Medicine Indigenous Community & Culture Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/04/membertou-first-nation-indigenous-faculty-leadership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-02-04T09:00:00Z Macbeth, reimagined: 海角社区 students set Shakespeare classic inside a vaudeville carnival /news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Fountain School of Performing Arts鈥檚 production of聽Macbeth hits the stage in the 海角社区 Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare鈥檚 famous tragedy. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-02-03T12:30:00Z From Dal Tigers to Team Canada, Dal alum returns to the Olympics /news/2026/02/03/dal-tigers-team-canada-mike-evelyn-ohiggins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Former Tigers hockey forward Mike Evelyn O鈥橦iggins (BEng'19) is in Cortina d鈥橝mpezzo to compete in both two and fourman bobsleigh. He鈥痓alances鈥痑 demanding sport with a full-time engineering career and intends to embrace every moment of his second Olympic journey. Alumni Sports Engineering Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/03/dal-tigers-team-canada-mike-evelyn-ohiggins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-02-03T08:30:00Z Researchers map how Arctic groundwater will respond to thawing permafrost /news/2026/02/02/canada-arctic-aquifers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New 海角社区 research reveals how Arctic permafrost aquifers that store and move groundwater are expected to shift as temperatures and sea levels rise. Research Engineering Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/02/canada-arctic-aquifers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2026-02-02T12:30:00Z 鈥淲here are we allowed to dance?鈥: New 海角社区 Art Gallery exhibition explores history of "dancing Black" in Canada /news/2026/02/02/black-dance-dalhousie-art-gallery.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Community聽members, scholars,聽performers聽and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of聽It鈥檚 About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now.聽The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest. Community & Culture Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/02/black-dance-dalhousie-art-gallery.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor, photos by Cody Turner 2026-02-02T09:00:00Z Moving through winter: How a beginner run club program is building community at Dal /news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-run-club-winter-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal students are finding motivation and friendship through a relaxed run/walk program that prioritizes showing up, moving together, and making fitness feel more welcoming. Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-run-club-winter-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-01-30T12:30:00Z S'no rest 'til the job is done: The massive effort behind Dal's winter storm response /news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-snow-removal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 海角社区鈥檚 facilities, security, and contractor teams mobilize in a coordinated, around鈥憈he鈥慶lock effort to assess conditions and clear priority routes to keep campus safe during major winter storms. Facilities Management Community & Culture Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-snow-removal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-01-30T12:30:00Z Dal study exposing gaps in Canada's mine assessments becomes science鈥憄olicy journal's most鈥憆ead paper of 2025 /news/2026/01/28/mining-assessments-canada-paper.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A sweeping 50鈥憏ear analysis by Dal researchers tracing half a century of mining assessments uncovered inconsistencies and missing information, findings published in FACETS that could shape Canada鈥檚 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 Dal mentorship helps young inventor develop award鈥憌inning dementia device /news/2026/01/29/imhotep-legacy-academy-dementia-device.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Joy Akinkunmi of Bedford turned a personal caregiving challenge into a celebrated device for improving medication routines for people living with dementia with mentorship from Dal鈥檚 Imhotep鈥檚 Legacy Academy. Community & Culture Engineering Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/29/imhotep-legacy-academy-dementia-device.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-01-28T12:30:00Z New ventilation system supports barrier鈥慺ree smudging in Ko'jua Okuom /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 Dal alum Alex Neve calls for renewal of universal human rights in Massey Lecture event /news/2026/01/23/alex-neve-human-rights-massey-lectures.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Dal-educated (LLB '87) Canadian lawyer and long-time Amnesty International Canada secretary-general shared six principles for rebuilding universal human rights in a fractured world at an event on campus this week. Alumni Law Community & Culture Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT /news/2026/01/23/alex-neve-human-rights-massey-lectures.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2026-01-23T16:00:00Z Excellence beyond the game: 海角社区 Tigers celebrate 161 Academic All Canadians /news/2026/01/23/dalhousie-tigers-celebrate-161-academic-all-canadians.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 海角社区 Athletics celebrated 161 Academic All鈥慍anadians, recognizing Tigers who balanced elite competition with academic excellence during the 2024鈥25 season. Sports Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:26:00 GMT /news/2026/01/23/dalhousie-tigers-celebrate-161-academic-all-canadians.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 海角社区 Sports Information 2026-01-22T19:26:00Z PepsiCo Athletes of the Week (Ending January 18, 2026) /news/2026/01/22/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--ending-january-18--2026-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Annik Boldon (volleyball) and Lukas Rudaitis (track & field) are this week's PepsiCo Athletes of the Week. Sports Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:22:00 GMT /news/2026/01/22/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--ending-january-18--2026-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 海角社区 Sports Information 2026-01-22T14:22:00Z