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Before classes start, Dal is helping students learn how to succeed at university
Dal's expanded Academic Orientation introduces new students to the skills, supports and strategies that can shape their success long after O-Week ends. Read more.
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Monday, August 24, 2026
A new lab opened at ÈâÈ⴫ý this summer represents a major leap forward for simulation-based health education in Atlantic Canada, offering students access to more advanced training that will prepare them for complex-care situations.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
A $1.04-million gift from the Isabel Bader Charitable Trust will establish new graduate scholarships in Indigenous Nursing at ÈâÈ⴫ý.
Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout ÈâÈ⴫ý's Spring Convocation 2026.
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Dal's OpenThink program helps PhDs showcase their research impact and dive into the world of public scholarship. For 2025 participant Lindsay Van Dam, it's become an essential part of her overall PhD experience.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sierra Sparks, ÈâÈ⴫ý’s 92nd Rhodes Scholar, graduated from Oxford University in 2025 and is now in her first year of medical school at ÈâÈ⴫ý. Her story highlights the importance of persistence and representation.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
ÈâÈ⴫ý Art Gallery's milestone exhibition spotlights hidden campus creators, blending diverse media and personal stories in a luminous celebration of art, identity, and belonging. Open until Dec. 21.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
A new stand-alone certificate focused on Spanish language and culture is now available not only to currently registered Dal and King’s students across faculties, but to members of the broader community.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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.