Dal News - News /news.html Dal News - News Thu, 21 May 2026 18:03:59 GMT 2026-05-21T18:03:59Z 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, È«¹ú̽»¨ study finds /news/2026/05/14/dalhousie-study-workout-sodium-nitrate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews È«¹ú̽»¨ 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 È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s new strategic framework /news/2026/05/07/rising-tide-dalhousie-strategic-framework.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews È«¹ú̽»¨ 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 È«¹ú̽»¨ 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 È«¹ú̽»¨ 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 È«¹ú̽»¨'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 È«¹ú̽»¨'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 È«¹ú̽»¨ 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: È«¹ú̽»¨ 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 È«¹ú̽»¨ 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 È«¹ú̽»¨ 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 È«¹ú̽»¨ 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 Gold standard: Dal Tigers celebrate excellence at Black and Gold Athletic Awards /news/2026/04/08/tigers-celebrated-end-of-year-with-some-big-wins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Record-setting performances and standout leadership were highlighted, with Cara MacDonald, Lukas Rudaitis, and fellow student-athletes earning top honours across sports, academics, and community impact. Sports Student Life News Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:51:00 GMT /news/2026/04/08/tigers-celebrated-end-of-year-with-some-big-wins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews È«¹ú̽»¨ Sports Information 2026-04-08T17:51:00Z Blazing performance: Materials engineering student wins 3 Minute Thesis /news/2026/04/02/3mt-final-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s fast‑paced 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‑winning pitch. News Graduate Studies Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:35:00 GMT /news/2026/04/02/3mt-final-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mia Samardzic 2026-04-02T13:35:00Z Build, code, compete: Dal robotics contest tests future engineers /news/2026/04/02/robotics-competition-dalhousie-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Engineering students got one shot to prove themselves in È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s annual robotics design competition last week, as their autonomous robots navigated a demanding course following weeks of trial, error and late-night problem-solving. Student Life News Engineering Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/02/robotics-competition-dalhousie-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-04-02T11:30:00Z How È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s 2025 Top Co‑op Students of the Year made their mark /news/2026/03/31/work-integrated-learning-coop-awards-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews See how this year’s top co‑op students turned professional opportunities into impressive results, earning È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s highest honour for work‑integrated learning. Student Life News Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:15:00 GMT /news/2026/03/31/work-integrated-learning-coop-awards-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan Shields and Meredith Murray 2026-03-31T11:15:00Z The race to the 2026 3MT title enters its final week: Meet the finalists /news/2026/03/27/the-race-to-the-2026-3mt-title-enters-its-final-week.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Thirteen finalists will compete on March 31 for the 2026 3MT title — including the first‑ever undergraduate honours contender in the new wildcard category. Student Life Research News Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:30:00 GMT /news/2026/03/27/the-race-to-the-2026-3mt-title-enters-its-final-week.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Joshua Boyter 2026-03-27T23:30:00Z QS 2026 subject rankings released: See where Dal stands out /news/2026/03/25/qs-subject-rankings-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews È«¹ú̽»¨ earns global recognition across dozens of disciplines, with strong showings in life sciences and natural sciences and a growing number of top-ranked subjects in Canada. Research News Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/03/25/qs-subject-rankings-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-03-25T11:30:00Z Dal Magazine Spring 2026 issue is live /news/2026/03/24/dal-magazine-spring-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Explore stories on Dal’s biomedical hub, research strengthening Canada’s sovereignty, the power of podcasting, and much more. Alumni Research Student Life News Community & Culture Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/03/24/dal-magazine-spring-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-03-24T11:30:00Z "Democracy needs us": Dal and Royal Society of Canada presidents team up for democratic discourse event /news/2026/03/20/-democracy-needs-us---dal-and-royal-society-of-canada-presidents.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Royal Society of Canada President Françoise Baylis and Dal President Kim Brooks hosted an International Women’s Day event in Ottawa earlier this month, bringing together women in leadership roles across government and academia for a discussion about sustaining democracy in an era of challenge. Research Medicine News Senior Administration Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/03/20/-democracy-needs-us---dal-and-royal-society-of-canada-presidents.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-03-20T11:30:00Z From energy hog to efficiency leader: Dal's largest library cuts energy use by more than 50% with retrofit /news/2026/03/17/killam-library-retrofit-climate-sustainability.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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. Facilities Management Office of Sustainability News Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/03/17/killam-library-retrofit-climate-sustainability.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-03-17T11:30:00Z New federal infrastructure support accelerates Dal’s climate and digital research capacity /news/2026/03/13/canada-foundation-innovation-funding-announcement-infrastructure-systems-climate-ocean-digital-water.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal research teams are receiving more than $7.3M in Canada Foundation for Innovation support to expand labs and tools driving breakthroughs in water resilience, ocean science, marine tracking, and digital stewardship of Canada’s past Research Management Science News Engineering Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT /news/2026/03/13/canada-foundation-innovation-funding-announcement-infrastructure-systems-climate-ocean-digital-water.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-03-13T16:00:00Z