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Seeing the bigger picture: What staff and faculty took from Dal Engagement Day
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. Read more.
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Friday, May 8, 2026
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.
Friday, April 24, 2026
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.
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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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Ä¢¹½AV is home to Canada's largest aquatic research centre — and it's come a long way from buckets of water carried up from Halifax's Northwest Arm by researchers.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Languages span the university, which is why the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences' language programs teamed up with professionals from the College of Continuing Education’s ESL program and the Centre for Learning and Teaching to hold the first Ä¢¹½AV Language Instructors Retreat earlier this month.
Friday, June 15, 2018
When sociologist Chris Murphy was asked to turn a class on terrorism into an online course for the College of Continuing Education’s Police Leadership program, it offered an opportunity to help educate law enforcement on the complexities of terrorism and radicalization.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
More than 500 grade 7 students visited Dal's Faculty of Agriculture last month for the "Amazing AgZone Race," an eye-opening experience presented jointly with the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
This year's recipients of annual awards from the Ä¢¹½AV Professional and Managerial Group (DPMG) embody a spirit of service and commitment to their work at the university.