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Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province‑wide collaboration at ÈâÈ⴫ý symposium

Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province‑wide collaboration at ÈâÈ⴫ý symposium

Building on ÈâÈ⴫ý’s Engagement Days, a recent symposium at Dal convened municipal leaders and researchers to address climate, infrastructure and planning pressures shaping water management across Nova Scotia communities.  Read more.

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Photos by Cody Turner, Nick Pearce, and Bruce Bottomley
Friday, June 12, 2026
As convocation comes to a close, here are a few moments from the past weeks captured on stage, behind the scenes, and in between.
Kristy Read
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, ÈâÈ⴫ý Libraries hosts a collaborative event to strengthen accurate, inclusive online representation of Mi’kmaw arts and culture through community-driven Wikipedia editing.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big‑picture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience.

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Matt Reeder and Becca Rawcliffe
Monday, November 1, 2021
With support from the provincial government, ÈâÈ⴫ý is increasing its talent pipeline, research output and strategic partnerships to help meet the growing need for digital talent and expertise here in Nova Scotia.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, October 29, 2021
Strange sounds, unexplained happenings and a woman in a blue dress who appears and disappears at whim — just spooky stories, or is ÈâÈ⴫ý's oldest student residence actually haunted? A closer look at the university’s most famous piece of frightening folklore.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, October 28, 2021
A graduate student advisory council has been established to help build ÈâÈ⴫ý's new BIPOC Graduate Student Mentoring Academy, a program that connects students of colour with mentors of colour.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Sir Hilary Beckles will offer reflections during a talk next week as part of a pre-conference event — Slavery and Reparations: African Nova Scotia, Canada and Beyond — to help set the stage for the 2023 Universities Studying Slavery (USS) Conference in Halifax.
Erica Gagnon
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
With dozens of recommendations, ÈâÈ⴫ý’s updated African Nova Scotian strategy offers the university’s most robust approach ever to increasing support for ANS students, staff and faculty.