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From 'scandalous' cycling trousers to velvet gowns, students revive 1897 fashion

From 'scandalous' cycling trousers to velvet gowns, students revive 1897 fashion

Step inside this year’s Historical Dress showcase for an up‑close look at the craftsmanship, collaboration and historical detail behind the garments students spent a year bringing to life.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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.
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard
Friday, March 20, 2026
More than 80 people gathered for the 15th annual Weldon Literary Moot based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein, raising $4,530 for charity.
Ariann Greenidge
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dal’s inaugural menopause event highlighted shared experiences, practical tools, and a push for workplace inclusion, ending with a pledge to support employees through this life stage.

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Françoise Baylis
Thursday, April 20, 2023
In April, scientists implanted synthetic monkey embryos in female monkeys. While none of them developed into fetuses, this is a new development that raises important ethical questions, writes Françoise Baylis.
Jodi Reid
Friday, April 14, 2023
Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, and retired Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire explored the role Canada and Canadians should play in upholding human rights and ensuring global security at this year’s Shaar Shalom Lecture at ÈâÈ⴫ý.
Shazia Nawaz Awan
Thursday, April 13, 2023
An Iftar held at the International Centre last week offered students observing Ramadan a chance to come and break their fast in a community setting.
Kate Rogers
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
A new admissions pathway recently announced by ÈâÈ⴫ý Medical School aims to diversify the health-care workforce by adjusting admission processes to be more equitable for Black learners.
Colin McCormick
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
With most social media users logging in at least once a day, and one-third of teens using these apps almost constantly, it raises the issue of whether social media is hurting our attention abilities.