Dal News /news.html Dal News Wed, 27 May 2026 17:35:39 GMT 2026-05-27T17:35:39Z A former student’s ALS story inspires new novel /news/2026/05/27/lesley-choyce-book-writing-eyes.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews University Teaching Fellow Lesley Choyce says a former student’s determination while living with ALS shaped his latest novel, reflecting resilience, creativity, and the lasting impact of stories born from real lives. Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Wed, 27 May 2026 12:03:00 GMT /news/2026/05/27/lesley-choyce-book-writing-eyes.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-05-27T12:03:00Z Helping shape public knowledge: Libraries to host Mi’kmaw‑focused Wikipedia Edit‑a‑thon /news/2026/05/26/wikipedia-editathon.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, ĢAV Libraries hosts a collaborative event to strengthen accurate, inclusive online representation of Mi’kmaw arts and culture through community-driven Wikipedia editing. Indigenous News Community & Culture Tue, 26 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/26/wikipedia-editathon.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kristy Read 2026-05-26T11:30:00Z ĢAV launches “Bag of Ideas” to put campus wellness in everyone’s hands /news/2026/05/25/be-well-dalhousie-wellness.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new online resource gathers campus-driven wellness strategies into one accessible space, making it simple for individuals and teams to find, customize, and put positive ideas into practice. News Human Resources Community & Culture Mon, 25 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/25/be-well-dalhousie-wellness.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kelly Taylor 2026-05-25T11:30:00Z ĢAV recognizes outstanding global impact with 2026 alumni awards /news/2026/05/22/alumni-dalhousie-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV celebrates inspiring alumni whose leadership, innovation, and service are transforming communities locally and globally, highlighting a lifetime of achievement and the diverse impact of this year’s honourees. Alumni News Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/22/alumni-dalhousie-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Paterson 2026-05-22T11:30:00Z Community helps bring Anita Martinez's historic photo archive to life at Dal /news/2026/05/21/anita-martinez-photo-archive-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A captioning event series hosted by Dal Archives kicked off this month, inviting participants to identify photographs documenting decades of queer and feminist life in Nova Scotia. Libraries Community & Culture Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/21/anita-martinez-photo-archive-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kristy Read 2026-05-21T11:30:00Z RSC president Françoise Baylis joins global science leaders urging G7 action /news/2026/05/21/s7-statements-royal-society.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Royal Society of Canada President Dr. Françoise Baylis joined global science academies in delivering recommendations to France’s president, spotlighting urgent priorities ahead of next month’s high-stakes G7 summit. Research News Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/21/s7-statements-royal-society.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-05-21T11:30:00Z Dal law course uses material culture to bring Indigenous legal traditions to life /news/2026/05/20/indigenous-law-course-material.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students explore Indigenous legal principles through hands-on, land-based learning in this new course, building relationships with nature and creating quillwork pieces that reflect law in practice. Law Student Life Community & Culture Wed, 20 May 2026 11:45:00 GMT /news/2026/05/20/indigenous-law-course-material.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-05-20T11:45:00Z Building systems that help autistic children thrive /news/2026/05/15/autism-research-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Giacomo Vivanti, Dal's incoming Joan and Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research, aims to close care gaps, advancing early, family-centred supports so children can thrive and research reaches real lives. Research Medicine News Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/15/autism-research-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dayna Park 2026-05-15T11:30:00Z Popular workout supplement may blunt heart benefits of exercise in females, ĢAV study finds /news/2026/05/14/dalhousie-study-workout-sodium-nitrate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV research suggests a popular nitrate supplement may hinder key exercise-driven heart improvements in females, highlighting overlooked sex differences and raising questions about long-term cardiovascular effects. Pharmacology Research Medicine News Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /news/2026/05/14/dalhousie-study-workout-sodium-nitrate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-05-14T15:00:00Z How a Dal course helps shape the way students see the Earth /news/2026/05/14/natural-disasters-science-course.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A popular ĢAV Earth Sciences course immerses students in real-world hazards, blending virtual exploration, current events, and interdisciplinary learning to deepen understanding of the planet’s dynamic systems. Earth Sciences Science Community & Culture Thu, 14 May 2026 12:29:00 GMT /news/2026/05/14/natural-disasters-science-course.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rianne Zinck 2026-05-14T12:29:00Z Seeing the bigger picture: What staff and faculty took from Dal Engagement Day /news/2026/05/13/engagement-day-2026-reflections.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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. Community & Culture Tue, 12 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/13/engagement-day-2026-reflections.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-05-12T11:30:00Z A ring that binds: Generations connect at Dal’s Barley Party /news/2026/05/08/barley-ring-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From a father-son surprise to multi-generational families, this year’s Barley Party highlighted the deep ties linking students, alumni, and the future of agriculture. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 08 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/08/barley-ring-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-08T11:30:00Z A Rising Tide: In conversation with President Kim Brooks about ĢAV’s new strategic framework /news/2026/05/07/rising-tide-dalhousie-strategic-framework.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV President Kim Brooks discusses the new strategic framework, how it was shaped by community voices, and what it asks of the university and its community. Research Alumni News Financial Services Community & Culture Senior Administration Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/07/rising-tide-dalhousie-strategic-framework.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-05-07T11:30:00Z Engineering students explore what it would take to save a Cape Breton lighthouse /news/2026/05/06/engineering-capstone-lighthouse-cape-breton.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Facing coastal erosion, ĢAV civil engineering students tackled a real-world lighthouse protection challenge, earning top project honours for an innovative, industry-guided academic design. Student Life Engineering Wed, 06 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/06/engineering-capstone-lighthouse-cape-breton.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2026-05-06T11:30:00Z Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it /news/2026/05/05/glovin-essay-dalhousie-community.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mia Mackenzie, a Master of Social Work student, earned top honours in Dal’s Glovin Award for an essay urging people to resist division by showing up and staying accountable to community. Research Health Professions News Tue, 05 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/05/glovin-essay-dalhousie-community.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-05-05T11:30:00Z Creating a mini‑Madagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed /news/2026/05/01/dalhousie-research-biology.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews By better mimicking native conditions on campus, a multidisciplinary team unlocked seed production in an endangered aquatic plant, strengthening long‑term research, student training, and future discoveries. Research Biology Science Fri, 01 May 2026 14:06:00 GMT /news/2026/05/01/dalhousie-research-biology.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2026-05-01T14:06:00Z ĢAV researchers secure major funding through Research Nova Scotia competition /news/2026/04/30/dalhousie-researchers-secure-major-funding-through-research-nova.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV researchers are advancing health, clean energy, ocean science, and food innovation with new partner‑driven funding aimed at turning Nova Scotia research strengths into real‑world solutions. Research Science Medicine Agriculture News Engineering Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/30/dalhousie-researchers-secure-major-funding-through-research-nova.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-04-30T11:30:00Z Introducing ĢAV's honorary degree recipients for Spring Convocation 2026 /news/2026/04/29/introducing-dalhousie-s-honorary-degree-recipients-for-spring-co.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Five outstanding individuals will receive ĢAV's highest honour during Spring Convocation this year, recognizing achievements in research, global leadership, community impact, and more. News Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/29/introducing-dalhousie-s-honorary-degree-recipients-for-spring-co.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2026-04-30T11:30:00Z ĢAV course brings Indigenous knowledge into engineering education /news/2026/04/29/indigenous-engineering-dalhousie-course.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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. News Engineering Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/29/indigenous-engineering-dalhousie-course.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2026-04-29T11:30:00Z DalSolutions: How ĢAV is helping to transform Nova Scotia into a global hub for carbon removal /news/2026/04/28/dalsolutions-marine-carbon-removal-climate-tech-environment-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV researchers are tackling a critical climate question—whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale—while positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation. Research Oceans Science Oceanography Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT /news/2026/04/28/dalsolutions-marine-carbon-removal-climate-tech-environment-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-04-28T15:00:00Z A warmer welcome: ĢAV reimagines its Welcome Centre for a new generation of students /news/2026/04/24/welcome-centre-refresh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A refreshed space, playful design elements, and a focus on connection are reshaping how prospective students experience Dal, turning a first visit into something memorable, personal, and distinctly Nova Scotian. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/24/welcome-centre-refresh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-04-24T11:30:00Z ĢAV deepens ties to one of the world's leading veterinary colleges /news/2026/04/23/royal-veterinary-college-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This agreement between ĢAV 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. Agriculture News Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/23/royal-veterinary-college-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-04-23T11:30:00Z When exam season peaks, the library becomes more than a study space /news/2026/04/22/exams-dalhousie-library.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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. Libraries Student Life News Community & Culture Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:18:00 GMT /news/2026/04/22/exams-dalhousie-library.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-04-22T13:18:00Z Dal student‑athlete Melina Collins honoured for building community beyond the court /news/2026/04/21/community-growth-award-melina-collins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Science Community & Culture Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/21/community-growth-award-melina-collins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-04-21T11:30:00Z ĢAV and King’s relaunch journalism–law program amid shifting media realities /news/2026/04/17/law-journalism-dalhousie-kings.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Unique in Canada, the four‑year joint JD/MJ program links legal training with journalism practice to prepare graduates for work at the intersection of media, law and public policy. Law News Community & Culture Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/17/law-journalism-dalhousie-kings.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Katherine O’Brien 2026-04-17T11:30:00Z