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Formula for success: Dal chemistry postdoc named to two prestigious programs for emerging science leaders
Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career. Read more.
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Friday, April 17, 2026
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.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Ä¢¹½AV’s fast‑paced 3MT finals spotlighted student innovation, with materials engineering PhD student Claire Floras rising to the top by translating complex battery science into a compelling, judge‑winning pitch.
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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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Ä¢¹½AV has surged to 22nd globally for Clean Water and Sanitation in the 2025 THE Impact Rankings and reaffirmed its place among the world’s top 100 sustainable universities.
Friday, June 13, 2025
As climate change and disrupted weather patterns impact countries around the world, leaders must act to mitigate the negative effects on public health.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Dr. Keisha Jefferies leads a groundbreaking study exploring Black women’s mental health in Nova Scotia, aiming to create culturally relevant care and amplify overlooked voices.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
From pioneering new approaches in medical education to championing equity and inclusion in the classroom, this year's award recipients exemplify the very best of what it means to teach and lead.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Suspended from ceiling of the Steele Ocean Sciences Building is the skeleton of an adult blue whale found washed up in Nova Scotia. The new installation is the centrepiece of the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity and serves as a powerful reminder of the need to protect our ocean and its inhabitants.