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“Taking care of us”: Community event centres African Nova Scotian health care
±«Óătv’s African Nova Scotian Strategy hosted “Taking Care of Us” this spring, a vibrant event spotlighting Black health-care leadership and career pathways. Read more.
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Friday, July 4, 2025
A partnership with a nearby community school tapped into children's creativity to ensure the new medical sciences building feel inviting once it opens later this year.
Friday, July 4, 2025
A 2023 flood devastated ±«Óătv’s medical research hub. Two years later, labs reopen, revealing a powerful story of recovery, innovation, and community strength.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of ±«Óătv’s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the ±«Óătv Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.
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Friday, April 21, 2023
Adapted sport is growing in Nova Scotia, and ±«Óătv’s School of Health and Human Performance students are giving back and getting first-hand experience in parasport through their coursework with Dr. Sarah Moore.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
In April, scientists implanted synthetic monkey embryos in female monkeys. While none of them developed into fetuses, this is a new development that raises important ethical questions, writes Françoise Baylis.
Friday, April 14, 2023
Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, and retired Lieutenant-General RomĂ©o Dallaire explored the role Canada and Canadians should play in upholding human rights and ensuring global security at this year’s Shaar Shalom Lecture at ±«Óătv.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
An Iftar held at the International Centre last week offered students observing Ramadan a chance to come and break their fast in a community setting.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
A new admissions pathway recently announced by ±«Óătv Medical School aims to diversify the health-care workforce by adjusting admission processes to be more equitable for Black learners.