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A Rising Tide: In conversation with President Kim Brooks about ÿÈÕ´óÈü’s new strategic framework
ÿÈÕ´óÈü 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. Read more.
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Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
ÿÈÕ´óÈü 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.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A two‑year deep‑energy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library’s aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus.
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Thursday, October 5, 2017
This week, Halifax welcomed guests from the World Energy Cities Partnership for an international conference, one which made its way to campus Wednesday for a discussion about research and innovation in energy and beyond.
Monday, October 2, 2017
Highlights from decisions and presentations from the September 11 and 25 meetings of the ÿÈÕ´óÈü Senate.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Mita Dasog may be relatively early in her career, but the Chemistry faculty member is already making her mark, with bold new research into clean-tech materials. Her latest honour: being named one of the top 150 Canadian women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Earlier this month, experts from around the world came to Halifax for the second International Conference on End of Life Law, Ethics and Practice, exploring the complicated legal, health and moral issues surrounding the topic. The conference was co-hosted by Dal's Health Law Institute.
Monday, September 25, 2017
From educational workshops to popular social events such as the Pink Day BBQ, Respect Week is all about celebrating Dal’s commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful community that embraces diversity.