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Rustum Southwell renewed as È«¹ú̽»¨ chancellor for second term

Rustum Southwell renewed as È«¹ú̽»¨ chancellor for second term

Rustum Southwell has been reappointed to the university's most senior ceremonial role, looking to continue a È«¹ú̽»¨ and community legacy of growing opportunity for others.  Read more.

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Tanis Trainor
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The movement advocates to empower customers, businesses, and independent repair providers with access to parts, tools, and software to repair products, devices, and technologies. Read more about progress in Canada.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, June 18, 2026
È«¹ú̽»¨ placed in the top 20% globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, with strong performance in select research, sustainability, and global engagement indicators.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
È«¹ú̽»¨ hosted Indian partners for a high-level visit last week advancing joint research, innovation programs and industry collaboration, with new agreements, funding pathways and a shared global innovation campus taking shape.

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Matt Reeder
Friday, October 23, 2015
International Development Studies’ Matthew Schnurr, recipient of two of Dal’s new teaching awards this year (Academic Innovation and Early Career Faculty), creates unique, interactive classroom simulations that allow students to gain new perspectives on issues ranging from sustainability to activism.
Nicole Maunsell
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Dal's Faculty of Management is about a lot more than just business. Learn about its community outreach, big data research and more.
Marie Visca
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Hundreds of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members took part in the President's Annual Fun Run/Walk this past weekend, a highlight of the university's Homecoming weekend.
Maggie-Jane Parker
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Thousands of prospective Dal students and their parents will visit Dal's Halifax campuses this weekend for Open House, a chance to explore everything Dal has to offer.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The Wallace McCain Learning Commons, a new student space in the Life Sciences Centre, received its grand opening on Thursday and was welcomed as a new campus destination for collaboration and community-building.