Dal Magazine: Spring 2026

Feature story

Quickening the pulse of biomedical innovation

A collaborative new hub is poised to help ��tv move biomedical innovations from lab to market more efficiently. Now, Dal is surging forward to further provide the training, mentorship and infrastructure to move great science into real solutions for communities.

Read about the Pulse BioMed Hub

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Research roundup

��tv research is improving lives in Nova Scotia, Canada and around the world. Learn some of the ways how.

Feature story

National strength

��tv researchers are advancing technologies that protect Canada now and shape civilian life ahead. From cybersecurity to ocean sensing, their work reflects a rising need for homegrown expertise and a powerful convergence of local defence strengths.

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People: Why I Do It

Let's go, Blue Jays

Alum Josh Goreham (BSc’12, MSc’14, PhD’23) is helping the Blue Jays reach their potential as the team’s performance analyst. It's work that brings him joy both on the team and at home.

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People: Alumni Q&A

Something to talk about

Journalist and CBC IDEAS producer Mary Lynk (BA’84) returned to Dal in October to host the 2025 Stanfield Conversation, the university’s signature public event on challenges to democracy.

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President's message

Alumni class notes

In memoriam

In this issue

Explore stories on Dal’s biomedical hub, research strengthening Canada’s sovereignty and the power of podcasting. Plus, donors helping shape a more inclusive campus culture, inspiring alumni spotlights, Dal News recaps, research highlights and event photos.

Feature stories People spotlights Headlining Dal News Exciting research updates Event highlights

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Listen to episodes of Sciographies, the Faculty of Science’s podcast and CKDU radio show, featuring stories of the people and discoveries shaping science at Dal. Our feature story "Listen up" celebrates 40 years of Dal’s campus and community radio station CKDU and explores podcasting’s popularity.

Listen up

From its roots in community radio to today’s dynamic podcasting scene, Dal has spent more than four decades sharing diverse voices and expertise. Champions of the audio format say it builds confidence in content creators and takes conversations and discoveries happening at Dal beyond its campuses freely to anyone.

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Feature story

Holding steady

Donor support is shaping access, inclusion, and possibility for students with disabilities at ��tv.

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People

Not defined by her discipline

Could a routine dental visit reveal early signs of cancer? ��tv researcher and Canadian Academy of Health Science emerging leader Dr. Leigha Rock is advancing front-line detection and treatment.

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Editor

Alison DeLory

Editorial Committe

Alison DeLory
Allison Langille
Matt Reeder
Andrew Riley
Emma Sutro

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Dal Magazine: Spring 2026

Quickening the pulse of biomedical innovation

Research roundup

National strength

Let's go, Blue Jays

Something to talk about

In this issue

More stories to explore

Listen up

Holding steady

Not defined by her discipline

Heads up! Our giving form is changing