Dal News - News /news.html Dal News - News Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:52:06 GMT 2025-12-03T23:52:06Z Inclusive by design: How Dal is moving beyond reactive student accommodation /news/2025/12/03/student-accommodation-policy-dalhousie-revised.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ÈâÈ⴫ý’s new Student Accommodation Policy sets in motion a shift away from reactive fixes to more proactive, inclusive design that helps ensure accessibility is built into classrooms, resources, and processes for a truly student-centered experience. Student Life News Community & Culture Senior Administration Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/03/student-accommodation-policy-dalhousie-revised.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-12-03T12:30:00Z Family ties shine as Dal's Yarmouth nursing campus celebrates 30 years of care /news/2025/12/01/dalhousie-yarmouth-nursing-anniversary.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Pitman’s decades of service and her daughter Tylar’s nursing aspirations reflect the deep roots of care and connection as ÈâÈ⴫ý’s Yarmouth campus marks a milestone in rural health education. Health Professions News Community & Culture Nursing Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/01/dalhousie-yarmouth-nursing-anniversary.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nova Scotia Health staff 2025-12-01T12:30:00Z Living with disability amid climate change: Barriers and hope /news/2025/11/25/accessibility-climate-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Extreme weather events expose systemic gaps in emergency planning. Sarah Norris’s doctoral work examines how policies fail — and what inclusion could look like for vulnerable communities. Research News Community & Culture Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/25/accessibility-climate-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-11-25T12:30:00Z ÈâÈ⴫ý researchers shine at Discovery Awards with four top honours /news/2025/11/21/discovery-awards-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ÈâÈ⴫ý scholars and innovators earned top honours at the 23rd annual awards, recognized for breakthroughs in mental health, climate solutions, cancer research, and lifelong contributions to medical education. Research News Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/21/discovery-awards-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder (with files from Andrew Riley) 2025-11-21T12:30:00Z ÈâÈ⴫ý among world’s top 6% for sustainability, cracks Canadian top 10: QS ranking /news/2025/11/21/qs-sustainability-rankings-2026-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ÈâÈ⴫ý strengthened its sustainability profile in the latest QS rankings, outperforming many Canadian peers and maintaining a strong global position despite a surge in participating institutions. Research News Community & Culture Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/21/qs-sustainability-rankings-2026-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-11-21T12:30:00Z Dal student wins Rhodes Scholarship for work at the intersection of science and climate innovation /news/2025/11/19/dalhousie-rhodes-scholarship-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions. Student Life News Science Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/19/dalhousie-rhodes-scholarship-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-11-19T12:30:00Z New Indigenous student centre opens on Dal's Sexton Campus /news/2025/11/07/dalhousie-indigenous-students-sexton-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The doors to the new Indigenous Student Centre on Sexton officially opened this week, marking a milestone in the Faculty of Engineering’s efforts to create a more vibrant, inclusive campus that values connection, culture, and community. News Community & Culture Engineering Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/07/dalhousie-indigenous-students-sexton-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2025-11-07T12:30:00Z The CSA’s revised standard on respirators should help us all breathe easier /news/2025/11/07/respirators-canada-standards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New draft standards for respirator use recognize the importance of protecting workers and patients in health-care settings, where there is a higher risk of pathogen exposure, write Dal's Julia M. Wright and others. News Community & Culture Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/07/respirators-canada-standards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Julia M. Wright, Dick Zoutman, Mark Ungrin, and Ryan Tennant 2025-11-07T12:30:00Z Meet ÈâÈ⴫ý’s most recent Royal Society of Canada inductees /news/2025/11/06/dal-new-inductees-royal-society-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Three ÈâÈ⴫ý researchers—Jennifer Bain, Mark Stradiotto, and Finlay Maguire—join the Royal Society of Canada, honoured for groundbreaking work in musicology, sustainable chemistry, and infectious disease genomics. Research News Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /news/2025/11/06/dal-new-inductees-royal-society-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-11-06T16:00:00Z ÈâÈ⴫ý’s Dr. Françoise Baylis begins new chapter as president of the Royal Society of Canada /news/2025/11/06/Francoise-Baylis-new-president-royal-society-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Global bioethics leader steps into a pivotal national role, aiming to deepen public trust in research, amplify Canadian voices on the world stage, and champion science for societal good. Research News Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT /news/2025/11/06/Francoise-Baylis-new-president-royal-society-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-11-06T14:00:00Z Dal launches first female and gender‑non‑conforming varsity eSports team /news/2025/11/05/dal-launches-its-first-female-and-gender-non-conforming-varsity-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new varsity-level gaming team at ÈâÈ⴫ý is creating space for women and gender-diverse students to compete, connect, and challenge norms in the world of competitive play. Computer Science Sports News Community & Culture Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:15:00 GMT /news/2025/11/05/dal-launches-its-first-female-and-gender-non-conforming-varsity-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Morgane Evans 2025-11-05T12:15:00Z Dal debuts fresh approach to student recruitment rooted in distinctive strengths /news/2025/10/30/student-recruitment-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ÈâÈ⴫ý has doubled down on its strengths, launching a new campaign centred on how its unique size, diverse programs, and East Coast setting offer students the perfect balance of choice and personalized experience. Student Life Communications and Marketing News Community & Culture Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/30/student-recruitment-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-10-30T13:00:00Z Waters Flowing Together: ÈâÈ⴫ý collaborates with community to bring science and culture to Cape Breton /news/2025/10/31/celtic-colours-festival-dalhousie-symposium-concert.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ÈâÈ⴫ý and community partners hosted Waters Flowing Together in Iona, Cape Breton last month —a three-day celebration blending Indigenous knowledge, ocean science, music, and culture on Bras d'Or Lake. Research Science News Community & Culture Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:06:00 GMT /news/2025/10/31/celtic-colours-festival-dalhousie-symposium-concert.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rhys Healy and Eva Carmichael 2025-10-29T14:06:00Z ÈâÈ⴫ý unveils Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity: A new gateway to ocean discovery /news/2025/10/29/beaty-centre-dalhousie-unveiling-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ÈâÈ⴫ý’s new marine biodiversity centre opens to the public this December, offering guests a chance to explore the ocean through immersive exhibits, Indigenous storytelling, and Michael’s Whale — a breathtaking blue whale skeleton. Biology Marine Biology Research Science Oceanography News Community & Culture Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:08:00 GMT /news/2025/10/29/beaty-centre-dalhousie-unveiling-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-10-29T13:08:00Z Authoritarianism rising: Stanfield Conversation probes how the rule of law is being subverted /news/2025/10/24/stanfield-conversation-2025-law.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ÈâÈ⴫ý’s Stanfield Conversation addressed the erosion of democratic norms, warning that trust, not just laws, is essential to safeguarding democracy amid rising authoritarian tendencies. Law News Community & Culture Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:15:00 GMT /news/2025/10/24/stanfield-conversation-2025-law.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2025-10-24T14:15:00Z Award‑winning excellence: Spotlighting Dal’s final Vanier and Banting recipients /news/2025/10/31/vanier-banting-awards-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ÈâÈ⴫ý celebrates six scholars awarded the final Vanier and Banting fellowships, spotlighting groundbreaking research in health, sustainability, sexual well-being, and marine conservation. Research Student Life News Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/31/vanier-banting-awards-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kala Hirle Clarke and Mia Samardzic 2025-10-24T11:30:00Z New clinic set to revolutionize respiratory care in Nova Scotia /news/2025/10/24/nova-scotia-respiratory-health-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new clinic led by Dal and community partners — with funding from GSK Canada — will offer faster, community-based respiratory care that empowers patients and trains future professionals while easing pressure on Nova Scotia’s overstretched health system. Research Medicine Health Professions News Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/24/nova-scotia-respiratory-health-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal Health staff (with files from GSK Canada) 2025-10-24T11:30:00Z A focus on collaboration: Meet new Senate Chair Dr. Sachin Seth /news/2025/10/24/sachin-seth-dalhousie-senate-chair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ÈâÈ⴫ý Senate returned this fall with new chair Dr. Sachin Seth, tackling academic challenges with collaboration, curiosity, and a renewed focus on inclusive, forward-thinking governance. News Senior Administration Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/24/sachin-seth-dalhousie-senate-chair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2025-10-24T11:30:00Z From Arctic law to viral epidemics: ÈâÈ⴫ý's newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges /news/2025/10/23/canada-research-chairs-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ÈâÈ⴫ý celebrates new and renewed Canada Research Chairs tackling global challenges from Arctic law and anti-Black racism to climate resilience, clean energy, and pandemic preparedness. Agriculture Health Professions Mechanical Engineering Research Science Medicine Chemistry News Engineering Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/23/canada-research-chairs-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-10-23T11:30:00Z Ask an expert: It’s tough out there for renters. A new survey explores why /news/2025/10/22/housing-renters-tenants-nova-scotia-survey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A groundbreaking survey from ÈâÈ⴫ý Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants’ rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform. Law News Community & Culture Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/22/housing-renters-tenants-nova-scotia-survey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-10-22T13:00:00Z Transformational $2M gift allows for greater investment in community health and wellness /news/2025/10/16/dalhousie-physiotherapy-clinic-gift.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The gift from Leslie McLean (MN’02) and Scott McCain to the Oulton-Stanish Centre will ensure that the ÈâÈ⴫ý Physiotherapy Clinic can provide expanded care to members of the ÈâÈ⴫ý and broader community. Alumni Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/16/dalhousie-physiotherapy-clinic-gift.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emma Sutro 2025-10-16T13:00:00Z ÈâÈ⴫ý places ninth in 2026 Maclean's university rankings /news/2025/10/15/macleans-university-rankings-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal ranked among Canada’s top 10 Medical Doctoral universities in the latest Maclean's report, showing gains in reputation and scholarships. Student Life News Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/15/macleans-university-rankings-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-10-15T13:00:00Z When in Rome: Dal battery research pioneer receives global energy and sustainability award /news/2025/10/10/jeff-dahn-eni-award-renewable-energy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Jeff Dahn, an icon in the world of battery technology, earned a top international science prize in Italy this week for his contributions to the global energy transition. Research Science Chemistry News Physics and Atmospheric Science Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/10/jeff-dahn-eni-award-renewable-energy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-10-10T11:30:00Z Scholarship fuels young innovators in agriculture at ÈâÈ⴫ý /news/2025/10/10/dalhousie-agriculture-student-scholarships-bmo.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new generation of researchers is working to reshape the future of agriculture with a powerful boost from BMO. Agriculture Student Life News Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/10/dalhousie-agriculture-student-scholarships-bmo.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-10-10T11:30:00Z Atlantic Canada's brightest student founders shine during ÈâÈ⴫ý Demo Day /news/2025/10/08/dalhousie-demo-day-2025-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Student-led startups stepped into the spotlight during Innovation Week, showcasing an impressive range of innovations from bioplastics to bone-cancer detection. Find out who walked away the winners. Research Student Life News Community & Culture Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/08/dalhousie-demo-day-2025-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jennifer Cameron 2025-10-08T11:30:00Z