Dal News /news.html Dal News Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:10:43 GMT 2026-02-25T20:10:43Z New seawater lines secure the future of Dal’s Aquatron research /news/2026/02/25/aquatron-dalhousie-seawater.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A fifty-year-old system was recently replaced with modern infrastructure designed to protect marine life and support world-class ocean research. Facilities Management Research News Community & Culture Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/25/aquatron-dalhousie-seawater.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary Jane Webber 2026-02-25T12:30:00Z New Life at Dal web hub brings campus life into clearer focus /news/2026/02/24/life-at-dalhousie-students-web.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV’s new online hub offers students a clearer, more intuitive way to access the support and guidance that shape their university experience and help them succeed. Student Life Communications and Marketing Community & Culture Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/24/life-at-dalhousie-students-web.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrea McKay 2026-02-24T12:30:00Z Global study highlights the genetic roots of anxiety /news/2026/02/24/anxiety-genetics-study-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A landmark global study co‑led by ĢAV researchers offers the clearest picture yet of anxiety’s biological roots, revealing why some people are more vulnerable and where future treatments may emerge. Medicine Research Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/24/anxiety-genetics-study-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dayna Park 2026-02-24T12:30:00Z Meet Dr. Rob Lennox, scientific director of Dal‑based Ocean Tracking Network /news/2026/02/19/sciographies-rob-lennox.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sciographies follows Dr. Rob Lennox’s path from early fascination with the ocean to leading the Ocean Tracking Network and unlocking secrets of marine-animal migration worldwide. Research Oceans Ocean Tracking Network Science News Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/19/sciographies-rob-lennox.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-19T12:30:00Z New Dal master’s program responds to global need for better mental health‑care access /news/2026/02/19/mental-health-masters-program-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV launches new online, course-based master’s program designed to equip licensed clinicians with advanced psychiatric training as communities worldwide face growing gaps in mental health services. Medicine Psychiatry News Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/19/mental-health-masters-program-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Penney Miller 2026-02-19T12:30:00Z Behind the ice: The low‑tech craft used to build Dal’s new world‑class Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink /news/2026/02/18/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-ice-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews See how Dal’s Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink took shape through patient layering, old‑school methods, and impressive human skill that still outperforms high‑tech alternatives. Student Life Facilities Management Sports News Community & Culture Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:32:00 GMT /news/2026/02/18/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-ice-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary Jane Webber and Alison DeLory 2026-02-18T15:32:00Z Cuba is facing an economic and social catastrophe, and not entirely because of Donald Trump /news/2026/02/20/cuba-u-s--future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cuba is on the brink of one of the worst social and economic catastrophes since the 1959 revolution. If the international community ignores Cuba today, a humanitarian nightmare will unfold soon, writes Dal's Dr. Robert Huish. Research International Development Studies Arts and Social Sciences Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/20/cuba-u-s--future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Robert Huish 2026-02-17T12:30:00Z ĢAV signs MOU to join innovation ecosystem focused on Canadian and Arctic sovereignty /news/2026/02/13/tkms-dalhousie-mou.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new partnership between ĢAV and TKMS aims to boost dual‑use innovation, advance Arctic‑ready submarine research, and open fresh learning and commercialization opportunities for Canadian researchers and students. Research News Engineering Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:22:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/tkms-dalhousie-mou.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-02-13T14:22:00Z Dal researcher appointed to UN’s new scientific panel on artificial intelligence /news/2026/02/13/dr--rita-orji-appointed-to-un-s-new-scientific-panel-on-artifici.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Rita Orji is one of 40 global AI experts named to the new panel, further recognition internationally for her research in persuasive technology and human-centred AI. Computer Science Research News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/dr--rita-orji-appointed-to-un-s-new-scientific-panel-on-artifici.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-02-13T12:30:00Z ĢAV students break down Super Bowl 2026 ads, from Budweiser to Jurassic Park /news/2026/02/13/super-bowl-2026-ads.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students dissect Super Bowl ads with a marketer’s eye, turning big‑budget commercial spots into lively debates and real‑world learning. Student Life Management News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/super-bowl-2026-ads.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-02-13T12:30:00Z ĢAV law students capture first place at national equity‑focused moot /news/2026/02/12/law-national-moot-dalhousie-win.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Schulich Law students delivered standout performances at a leading national moot in Toronto, earning top honours for their compelling advocacy on issues of law, equity, and racial justice. Law Student Life News Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/12/law-national-moot-dalhousie-win.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-02-12T12:30:00Z Meet John Batt, manager of ĢAV’s Aquatron /news/2026/02/12/sciographies-john-batt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s Sciographies kicks off its new season with John Batt, longtime Aquatron manager, sharing his lifelong passion for marine life and the vital conservation work happening inside Canada’s largest aquatic research facility. Research Oceans Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/12/sciographies-john-batt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-12T12:30:00Z New housing complex to provide more options for students /news/2026/02/11/new-housing-complex-to-provide-more-options-for-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Construction will begin this summer on new student accommodations at ĢAV, adding more than 200 beds to the university's housing capacity while increasing the variety of living options on campus for students. Facilities Management News Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/11/new-housing-complex-to-provide-more-options-for-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-02-11T13:30:00Z ĢAV opens new ultrasound clinic to enhance student education and reduce patient wait times /news/2026/02/11/new-ultrasound-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A collaborative clinic launched by ĢAV and Nova Scotia Health is enhancing sonography training and contributing to improved access to ultrasound services across the province. Health Professions Health Sciences News Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/11/new-ultrasound-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Terry Murray-Arnold 2026-02-11T09:00:00Z Mapping the data that quietly threatens Canada’s national security /news/2026/02/10/dal-solutions-data-mapping-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Through a research partnership with Calian, ĢAV is helping defence and government leaders understand how everyday digital activity creates exploitable cyber risk and how to mitigate it before it becomes an operational vulnerability. Computer Science Research Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/10/dal-solutions-data-mapping-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-02-10T09:00:00Z DeepSense connects students with career opportunities in applied AI /news/2026/02/18/deepsense-internships-applied-ai.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Dal-based group continues to serve as a bridge between classrooms and the fast-growing demands of the AI workforce, helping students turn applied learning into real careers. Computer Science Alumni Student Life Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/18/deepsense-internships-applied-ai.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-02-10T09:00:00Z Meet the amazing recipients of this year’s ĢAV African Heritage Month Awards /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-recognition-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews To celebrate African Heritage Month, five members of the ĢAV community were honoured for their outstanding commitment to African Nova Scotian, Black, and African Diaspora culture across campus and through various external communities. Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-recognition-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Office of Equity and Inclusion 2026-02-05T13:00:00Z The gift that keeps on giving: Dal's Munro Day holiday honours benefactor /news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Discover how a 19th‑century publisher’s generosity helped secure ĢAV’s future — and why the Dal community still enjoys a mid‑winter break in his honour through to today. Student Life Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2026-02-05T12:30:00Z African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-flagship-event-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the ĢAV Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-flagship-event-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt and Tanis Trainor, photos by Danny Abriel 2026-02-05T11:00:00Z Sciographies podcast returns with new stories about Dal Science /news/2026/02/04/sciographies-podcast-science-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sciographies returns next week with a brand-new season of stories that spotlight the people and discoveries shaping science at ĢAV. Research Alumni Science Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/04/sciographies-podcast-science-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-04T12:30:00Z Future Indigenous leaders in medicine /news/2026/02/04/membertou-first-nation-indigenous-faculty-leadership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Last fall, ĢAV and the National Circle for Indigenous Medical Education launched a first-of-its-kind Indigenous Faculty Leadership Development Program in Membertou First Nation. Medicine Indigenous Community & Culture Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/04/membertou-first-nation-indigenous-faculty-leadership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-02-04T09:00:00Z Macbeth, reimagined: ĢAV students set Shakespeare classic inside a vaudeville carnival /news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Fountain School of Performing Arts’s production of Macbeth hits the stage in the ĢAV Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-02-03T12:30:00Z From Dal Tigers to Team Canada, Dal alum returns to the Olympics /news/2026/02/03/dal-tigers-team-canada-mike-evelyn-ohiggins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Former Tigers hockey forward Mike Evelyn O’Higgins (BEng'19) is in Cortina d’Ampezzo to compete in both two and fourman bobsleigh. He balances a demanding sport with a full-time engineering career and intends to embrace every moment of his second Olympic journey. Alumni Sports Engineering Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/03/dal-tigers-team-canada-mike-evelyn-ohiggins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-02-03T08:30:00Z Researchers map how Arctic groundwater will respond to thawing permafrost /news/2026/02/02/canada-arctic-aquifers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New ĢAV research reveals how Arctic permafrost aquifers that store and move groundwater are expected to shift as temperatures and sea levels rise. Research Engineering Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/02/canada-arctic-aquifers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2026-02-02T12:30:00Z “Where are we allowed to dance?”: New ĢAV Art Gallery exhibition explores history of "dancing Black" in Canada /news/2026/02/02/black-dance-dalhousie-art-gallery.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Community members, scholars, performers and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of It’s ĢAV Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now. The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest. Community & Culture Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/02/black-dance-dalhousie-art-gallery.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor, photos by Cody Turner 2026-02-02T09:00:00Z