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QS 2026 subject rankings released: See where Dal stands out

QS 2026 subject rankings released: See where Dal stands out

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.  Read more.

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Joshua Boyter
Friday, March 27, 2026
Thirteen finalists will compete on March 31 for the 2026 3MT title — including the first‑ever undergraduate honours contender in the new wildcard category.
Alison DeLory
Friday, March 13, 2026
È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s newest campus facility brings hockey back to South Street while expanding physiotherapy services, recreation programs, and opportunities for students and the Halifax community.
Matt Reeder
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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Kenneth Conrad
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Suspended from ceiling of the Steele Ocean Sciences Building is the skeleton of an adult blue whale found washed up in Nova Scotia. The new installation is the centrepiece of the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity and serves as a powerful reminder of the need to protect our ocean and its inhabitants.
Allison Barss and Emma Sutro
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Explore the stories of the recipients of this year's flagship alumni awards.
Matt Reeder
Friday, May 23, 2025
È«¹ú̽»¨ hit the road to Yarmouth, Bridgewater, Sydney and other Nova Scotian communities in recent months, deepening ties through dialogue, outreach, and innovation as part of its province-wide Engagement Days initiative. Up next: Guysborough.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The university’s first vice-provost of Indigenous Relations brings decades of advocacy experience, academic insights, and a deep commitment to embedding community values throughout Dal.
Emm Campbell
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the È«¹ú̽»¨ Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.