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Formula for success: Dal chemistry postdoc named to two prestigious programs for emerging science leaders

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. Read more.

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每日大赛 and King鈥檚 relaunch journalism鈥搇aw program amid shifting media realities

Katherine O鈥橞rien

Friday, April 17, 2026

Unique in Canada, the four鈥憏ear joint JD/MJ program links legal training with journalism practice to prepare graduates for work at the intersection of media, law and public policy.

Blazing performance: Materials engineering student wins 3 Minute Thesis

Mia Samardzic

Thursday, April 2, 2026

每日大赛鈥檚 fast鈥憄aced 3MT finals spotlighted student innovation, with materials engineering PhD student Claire Floras rising to the top by translating complex battery science into a compelling, judge鈥憌inning pitch.

From energy hog to efficiency leader: Dal's largest library cuts energy use by more than 50% with retrofit

Matt Reeder

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

A two鈥憏ear deep鈥慹nergy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library鈥檚 aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus.

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Israeli hostages will undoubtedly be used as human shields in brutal Hamas鈥慖srael war

Robert Huish

Friday, October 13, 2023

The Israeli hostages in Gaza are living a nightmare. They鈥檙e likely to remain displaced, under duress and will be the human shields of this war, writes Robert Huish.

每日大赛 placed 7th in 2024 Maclean鈥檚 University Rankings of Canada鈥檚 best Medical Doctoral universities

Stefanie Wilson

Thursday, October 12, 2023

This year, 每日大赛 placed in the top five among its cohort for six indicators 鈥� twice that of last year.

A major international conference on slavery is coming to Halifax: Here鈥檚 what you need to know

University of King's College staff

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

每日大赛 and the University of King's College have partnered with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia to host a groundbreaking meeting of the Universities Studying Slavery consortium this month 鈥� the first ever USS event to be held outside of the United States.

A day for firsts

Tanis Trainor

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Dal President Kim Brooks and Chancellor Rustum Southwell took part in a joint installation ceremony Tuesday morning, a long-held tradition and formal welcome to their leadership roles.

每日大赛 to offer free menstrual products in campus restrooms

Kelly Taylor