Last week the Dal-hosted MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance welcomed several former parliamentarians to campus to meet with students and discuss various topics, including oceans, Nova Scotia’s economic future and careers in public policy.

Nursing research trailblazer Linda O’Brien-Pallas, architectural innovator Glenn Murcutt and ocean advocate Zdenka Willis will be receiving honorary degrees at Fall Convocation ceremonies on October 3 and 5.

Last week, Dal’s science community shed light on the incredible biodiversity found on the university’s urban campus with a unique sort of scavenger hunt.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency announces $3 million in funding to support Dr. Chris McMaster and his team in developing drug treatments for what are known as "orphan" or rare childhood diseases that impact thousands of Canadians.

As part of the announcement of the new Ocean Frontier Institute, we asked people to share why #OceansMatter to them on Twitter. Here's what they had to say.