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ÈâÈ⴫ý course brings indigenous knowledge into engineering education

ÈâÈ⴫ý course brings indigenous knowledge into engineering education

Developed with Indigenous partners, a new course invites students to explore alternative worldviews and community‑led expertise while considering the broader social responsibilities shaping professional practice.  Read more.

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Dal student‑athlete Melina Collins honoured for building community beyond the court
Dal student‑athlete Melina Collins honoured for building community beyond the court
Farrah Smith
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
ÈâÈ⴫ý deepens ties to one of the world's leading veterinary colleges
ÈâÈ⴫ý deepens ties to one of the world's leading veterinary colleges
Stephanie Rogers
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This agreement between ÈâÈ⴫ý and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, UK establishes a framework for enhanced international collaboration in areas including academic exchange, research, student mobility, and exploration of veterinary degree pathways.
From energy hog to efficiency leader: Dal's largest library cuts energy use by more than 50% with retrofit
From energy hog to efficiency leader: Dal's largest library cuts energy use by more than 50% with retrofit
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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Dal Senate stalwarts saluted with leadership awards
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Prof. Susan Holmes and Dr. David Westwood were recognized by colleagues this week for their unique and extraordinary leadership in the university's top academic governing body.
Encampment on Studley Campus
President Kim Brooks and Vice-Provost Rick Ezekiel
Monday, May 13, 2024
A message from President Kim Brooks and Vice-Provost Student Affairs Rick Ezekiel on May 13.
Dal startup space partners with province to boost biomedical innovation
Theresa Anne Salah
Friday, May 10, 2024
The Emera ideaHUB on Dal's downtown Sexton Campus will receive new funding from the Government of Nova Scotia to support startups focused on health care-related products and technologies.
Tigers celebrate 2024 inductees into ÈâÈ⴫ý Sport Hall of Fame
Chelsea Norris
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Accomplished runner Paula Peters James, volleyball legend Tara MacIntyre Olesen, cross-country champion Bob Book, the 1996 Baseball team and the 1972 and 1973 golf teams were recognized for achieving excellence in athletics at an induction ceremony Wednesday evening.
Dive into ocean research at Dal’s Aquatron Community Day
Andrew Riley
Monday, May 6, 2024
Canada’s largest university-based ocean research facility marks its 50th anniversary with a family friendly open house event on May 11. There'll be touch tanks, ocean glider demos, tours, face painting and more.