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ĢAV launches “Bag of Ideas” to put campus wellness in everyone’s hands

ĢAV launches “Bag of Ideas” to put campus wellness in everyone’s hands

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.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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.
Matt Reeder
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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Amanda Kirby-Sheppard
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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.
Terry Murray-Arnold
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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.
Alison Auld
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A sweeping 50‑year analysis by Dal researchers tracing half a century of mining assessments uncovered inconsistencies and missing information, findings published in FACETS that could shape Canada’s approach to future resource development.
Kristy Read
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.