Dal News - News /news.html Dal News - News Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:44:02 GMT 2026-06-27T18:44:02Z ±«Óătv‑FAFU students in China showcase research and language skills /news/2026/06/26/dalhousie-fafu-students-in-china-showcase-research-and-language-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students used a symposium to share research projects and demonstrate the scholarly and communication skills they have developed through the ±«Óătv–Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Joint College's 4+0 joint degree program. Student Life Continuing Education News Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/26/dalhousie-fafu-students-in-china-showcase-research-and-language-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ayesha Mushtaq 2026-06-26T11:30:00Z Beyond the blog: Meet Dal's 2026 OpenThinkers /news/2026/06/25/openthink-2026-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A reimagined OpenThink cohort moves beyond blogging, testing podcasts and social media to broaden impact, connect with new audiences, and amplify how Dal research informs public dialogue and policy. Student Life News Graduate Studies Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:15:00 GMT /news/2026/06/25/openthink-2026-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mia Samardzic 2026-06-25T12:15:00Z Rustum Southwell renewed as ±«Óătv chancellor for second term /news/2026/06/25/rustum-southwell-renewed-as-dalhousie-chancellor-for-second-term.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rustum Southwell has been reappointed to the university's most senior ceremonial role, looking to continue a ±«Óătv and community legacy of growing opportunity for others. News Senior Administration Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT /news/2026/06/25/rustum-southwell-renewed-as-dalhousie-chancellor-for-second-term.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-06-25T12:00:00Z DalSolutions: Manufacturing the future of life‑saving medicine in Nova Scotia /news/2026/06/24/vaccines-clinical-trials-dalhousie-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Led by ±«Óătv, BioLabs East will build a GMP — Good Manufacturing Practice — facility in Nova Scotia, producing vaccines and cell therapies for clinical trials while strengthening Canada’s biomanufacturing capacity and innovation ecosystem. Medicine Research News Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/24/vaccines-clinical-trials-dalhousie-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-06-24T11:30:00Z ±«Óătv places in top 20% globally, No. 1 in Canada for international faculty in latest QS World University Rankings /news/2026/06/19/qs-world-university-rankings-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ±«Óătv University placed in the top 20% globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, with strong performance in select research, sustainability, and global engagement indicators. News Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/19/qs-world-university-rankings-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-06-18T11:30:00Z Coexisting in the ocean: How a Dal researcher advocates for whale safety measures among fishers /news/2026/06/4/ocean-week-sean-brilliant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations. Research News Oceans Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/4/ocean-week-sean-brilliant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rianne Zinck 2026-06-04T11:30:00Z ±«Óătv accelerates strategic innovation partnership with Tirupati institutions /news/2026/06/3/dalhousie-tirupati-india-innovation-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ±«Óătv hosted Indian partners for a high-level visit last week advancing joint research, innovation programs and industry collaboration, with new agreements, funding pathways and a shared global innovation campus taking shape. Graduate Studies Research Computer Science Science News Engineering Community & Culture Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/3/dalhousie-tirupati-india-innovation-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-06-03T11:30:00Z Helping shape public knowledge: Libraries to host Mi’kmaw‑focused Wikipedia Edit‑a‑thon /news/2026/05/26/wikipedia-editathon.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, ±«Óătv Libraries hosts a collaborative event to strengthen accurate, inclusive online representation of Mi’kmaw arts and culture through community-driven Wikipedia editing. Indigenous News Community & Culture Tue, 26 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/26/wikipedia-editathon.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kristy Read 2026-05-26T11:30:00Z ±«Óătv launches “Bag of Ideas” to put campus wellness in everyone’s hands /news/2026/05/25/be-well-dalhousie-wellness.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new online resource gathers campus-driven wellness strategies into one accessible space, making it simple for individuals and teams to find, customize, and put positive ideas into practice. News Human Resources Community & Culture Mon, 25 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/25/be-well-dalhousie-wellness.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kelly Taylor 2026-05-25T11:30:00Z ±«Óătv recognizes outstanding global impact with 2026 alumni awards /news/2026/05/22/alumni-dalhousie-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ±«Óătv celebrates inspiring alumni whose leadership, innovation, and service are transforming communities locally and globally, highlighting a lifetime of achievement and the diverse impact of this year’s honourees. Alumni News Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/22/alumni-dalhousie-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Paterson 2026-05-22T11:30:00Z RSC president Françoise Baylis joins global science leaders urging G7 action /news/2026/05/21/s7-statements-royal-society.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Royal Society of Canada President Dr. Françoise Baylis joined global science academies in delivering recommendations to France’s president, spotlighting urgent priorities ahead of next month’s high-stakes G7 summit. Research News Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/21/s7-statements-royal-society.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-05-21T11:30:00Z Building systems that help autistic children thrive /news/2026/05/15/autism-research-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Giacomo Vivanti, Dal's incoming Joan and Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research, aims to close care gaps, advancing early, family-centred supports so children can thrive and research reaches real lives. Research Medicine News Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/15/autism-research-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dayna Park 2026-05-15T11:30:00Z Popular workout supplement may blunt heart benefits of exercise in females, ±«Óătv study finds /news/2026/05/14/dalhousie-study-workout-sodium-nitrate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ±«Óătv research suggests a popular nitrate supplement may hinder key exercise-driven heart improvements in females, highlighting overlooked sex differences and raising questions about long-term cardiovascular effects. Pharmacology Research Medicine News Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /news/2026/05/14/dalhousie-study-workout-sodium-nitrate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-05-14T15:00:00Z A ring that binds: Generations connect at Dal’s Barley Party /news/2026/05/08/barley-ring-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From a father-son surprise to multi-generational families, this year’s Barley Party highlighted the deep ties linking students, alumni, and the future of agriculture. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 08 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/08/barley-ring-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-08T11:30:00Z A Rising Tide: In conversation with President Kim Brooks about ±«Óătv’s new strategic framework /news/2026/05/07/rising-tide-dalhousie-strategic-framework.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ±«Óătv President Kim Brooks discusses the new strategic framework, how it was shaped by community voices, and what it asks of the university and its community. Research Alumni News Financial Services Community & Culture Senior Administration Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/07/rising-tide-dalhousie-strategic-framework.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-05-07T11:30:00Z Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it /news/2026/05/05/glovin-essay-dalhousie-community.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mia Mackenzie, a Master of Social Work student, earned top honours in Dal’s Glovin Award for an essay urging people to resist division by showing up and staying accountable to community. Research Health Professions News Tue, 05 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/05/glovin-essay-dalhousie-community.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-05-05T11:30:00Z ±«Óătv researchers secure major funding through Research Nova Scotia competition /news/2026/04/30/dalhousie-researchers-secure-major-funding-through-research-nova.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ±«Óătv researchers are advancing health, clean energy, ocean science, and food innovation with new partner‑driven funding aimed at turning Nova Scotia research strengths into real‑world solutions. Research Science Medicine Agriculture News Engineering Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/30/dalhousie-researchers-secure-major-funding-through-research-nova.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-04-30T11:30:00Z Introducing ±«Óătv's honorary degree recipients for Spring Convocation 2026 /news/2026/04/29/introducing-dalhousie-s-honorary-degree-recipients-for-spring-co.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Five outstanding individuals will receive ±«Óătv's highest honour during Spring Convocation this year, recognizing achievements in research, global leadership, community impact, and more. News Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/29/introducing-dalhousie-s-honorary-degree-recipients-for-spring-co.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2026-04-30T11:30:00Z ±«Óătv course brings Indigenous knowledge into engineering education /news/2026/04/29/indigenous-engineering-dalhousie-course.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Developed with Indigenous partners, a new course invites students to explore alternative worldviews and community‑led expertise while considering the broader social responsibilities shaping professional practice. News Engineering Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/29/indigenous-engineering-dalhousie-course.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2026-04-29T11:30:00Z A warmer welcome: ±«Óătv reimagines its Welcome Centre for a new generation of students /news/2026/04/24/welcome-centre-refresh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A refreshed space, playful design elements, and a focus on connection are reshaping how prospective students experience Dal, turning a first visit into something memorable, personal, and distinctly Nova Scotian. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/24/welcome-centre-refresh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-04-24T11:30:00Z ±«Óătv deepens ties to one of the world's leading veterinary colleges /news/2026/04/23/royal-veterinary-college-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This agreement between ±«Óătv and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, UK establishes a framework for enhanced international collaboration in areas including academic exchange, research, student mobility, and exploration of veterinary degree pathways. Agriculture News Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/23/royal-veterinary-college-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-04-23T11:30:00Z When exam season peaks, the library becomes more than a study space /news/2026/04/22/exams-dalhousie-library.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments. Libraries Student Life News Community & Culture Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:18:00 GMT /news/2026/04/22/exams-dalhousie-library.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-04-22T13:18:00Z ±«Óătv and King’s relaunch journalism–law program amid shifting media realities /news/2026/04/17/law-journalism-dalhousie-kings.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Unique in Canada, the four‑year joint JD/MJ program links legal training with journalism practice to prepare graduates for work at the intersection of media, law and public policy. Law News Community & Culture Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/17/law-journalism-dalhousie-kings.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Katherine O’Brien 2026-04-17T11:30:00Z ‘Aha!’ moments in the garden: Zara Munas’s path through Dal's Master Gardener program /news/2026/04/10/master-gardener-program-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From Sri Lanka to Labrador, one gardener is deepening her skills through hands‑on learning and inspiring others to grow their knowledge. Agriculture News Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/10/master-gardener-program-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kamryn Allen 2026-04-10T11:30:00Z Formula for success: Dal chemistry postdoc named to two prestigious programs for emerging science leaders /news/2026/04/09/blaine-fiss-research-chemistry.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career. Research Science Chemistry News Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/09/blaine-fiss-research-chemistry.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2026-04-09T11:30:00Z