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Dal NewsSat, 31 Jan 2026 19:08:03 GMT2026-01-31T19:08:03ZS'no rest 'til the job is done: The massive effort behind Dal's winter storm response
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ÃÀÅ®×ö°®â€™s facilities, security, and contractor teams mobilize in a coordinated, around‑the‑clock effort to assess conditions and clear priority routes to keep campus safe during major winter storms.Facilities ManagementCommunity & CultureFri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-snow-removal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsLinden Thomas2026-01-30T12:30:00ZMoving through winter: How a beginner run club program is building community at Dal
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Dal students are finding motivation and friendship through a relaxed run/walk program that prioritizes showing up, moving together, and making fitness feel more welcoming.Student LifeCommunity & CultureFri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-run-club-winter-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsWyatt Carling2026-01-30T12:30:00ZDal study exposing gaps in Canada's mine assessments becomes science‑policy journal's most‑read paper of 2025
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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.ResearchNewsScienceWed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/28/mining-assessments-canada-paper.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsAlison Auld2026-01-28T14:30:00ZDal mentorship helps young inventor develop award‑winning dementia device
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Joy Akinkunmi of Bedford turned a personal caregiving challenge into a celebrated device for improving medication routines for people living with dementia with mentorship from Dal’s Imhotep’s Legacy Academy.Community & CultureEngineeringWed, 28 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/29/imhotep-legacy-academy-dementia-device.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsFarrah Smith2026-01-28T12:30:00ZNew ventilation system supports barrier‑free smudging in Ko'jua Okuom
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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.LibrariesNewsCommunity & CultureTue, 27 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/27/ko-jua-okuom-smudging-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsKristy Read2026-01-27T12:30:00ZDal alum Alex Neve calls for renewal of universal human rights in Massey Lecture event
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The Dal-educated (LLB '87) Canadian lawyer and long-time Amnesty International Canada secretary-general shared six principles for rebuilding universal human rights in a fractured world at an event on campus this week.AlumniLawCommunity & CultureFri, 23 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT/news/2026/01/23/alex-neve-human-rights-massey-lectures.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsEllie Garry-Jones2026-01-23T16:00:00ZExcellence beyond the game: ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Tigers celebrate 161 Academic All Canadians
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ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Athletics celebrated 161 Academic All‑Canadians, recognizing Tigers who balanced elite competition with academic excellence during the 2024‑25 season.SportsThu, 22 Jan 2026 19:26:00 GMT/news/2026/01/23/dalhousie-tigers-celebrate-161-academic-all-canadians.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsÃÀÅ®×ö°® Sports Information2026-01-22T19:26:00ZPepsiCo Athletes of the Week (Ending January 18, 2026)
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Annik Boldon (volleyball) and Lukas Rudaitis (track & field) are this week's PepsiCo Athletes of the Week.SportsThu, 22 Jan 2026 14:22:00 GMT/news/2026/01/22/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--ending-january-18--2026-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsÃÀÅ®×ö°® Sports Information2026-01-22T14:22:00ZNew course‑based master’s program trains next generation of fisheries experts
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Dal’s new Master of Fisheries Science combines data-intensive coursework, field training, and industry mentorship to ready graduates for today’s evolving marine sector in just 16 monthsNewsScienceThu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/22/master-fisheries-science-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsKenneth Conrad2026-01-22T12:30:00ZSchulich School of Law edges higher in 2026 THE World University Rankings by Subject
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See how Dal fared across 11 broad disciplines in the latest Times Higher Education report.NewsThu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/22/times-higher-education-2026-world-subject-rankings.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsStaff2026-01-22T12:30:00ZGoing the distance: Recent Dal grad named Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian
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Grounded by a lifelong love of running, Dal MBA grad Jacob Benoit earns a prestigious U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian award recognizing his athletic and academic dedication.SportsStudent LifeNewsThu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/22/top-8-academic-all-canadian-jacob-benoit-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsLinden Thomas2026-01-22T12:30:00ZOpenThink your way to a scholarship and conference funding
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A doctoral student shares how a travel grant and academic training boosted her research momentum and opened doors to connect her work with wider audiences.ResearchStudent LifeGraduate StudiesMon, 19 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/20/openthink-your-way-to-a-scholarship-and-conference-funding.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsGraduate Studies2026-01-19T12:30:00ZDal law professor receives Nova Scotia Human Rights Award
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Dr. Sherry Pictou is recognized for advancing Mi’kmaq rights, revitalizing governance, and challenging systemic barriers through law, scholarship, and global advocacy for justice and equity.LawNewsCommunity & CultureThu, 15 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/16/sherry-pictou-nova-scotia-human-rights-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsAmanda Kirby-Sheppard2026-01-15T12:30:00ZÃÀÅ®×ö°® launches new Leadership Academy to support employee growth
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Three tailored programs — Launch, Navigate, and Beacon — offer flexible learning and peer-driven growth, equipping ÃÀÅ®×ö°® employees with tools to lead confidently in an evolving academic landscape.Community & CultureHuman ResourcesSenior AdministrationWed, 14 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/14/dalhousie-launches-new-leadership-academy-to-support-employee-gr.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsKelly Taylor2026-01-14T12:30:00ZExploring the artistic side of science
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The Science as Art calendar showcases striking images from Dal’s community that reveal the beauty and wonder hidden in scientific discovery.ScienceCommunity & CultureWed, 14 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/15/science-as-art-2026-calendar.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsJocelyn Adams Moss2026-01-14T12:30:00Z"OpenThink has helped me grow as a scholar"
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Dal's OpenThink program helps PhDs showcase their research impact and dive into the world of public scholarship. For 2025 participant Lindsay Van Dam, it's become an essential part of her overall PhD experience.ResearchStudent LifeGraduate StudiesMon, 12 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/12/-openthink-has-helped-me-grow-as-a-scholar-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsGraduate Studies2026-01-12T12:30:00ZAsk an expert: Atlantic Canada has high rates of sedative use. How do we combat that?
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Rates of chronic prescription sedative use among older adults are roughly two to three times the Canadian average in parts of Atlantic Canada. In this Q&A, Dr. David Gardner discusses the phenomenon and outlines findings of a recent clinical trial on strategies to help address it.ResearchPsychiatryPharmacyMedicineHealth ProfessionsMon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT/news/2026/01/12/ask-an-expert-sedative-use-atlantic-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsAlison Auld2026-01-12T12:00:00ZTransforming health scholarship: Canada Research Chair leads a new era of Black Health Studies
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Dr. OmiSoore Dryden brings visionary leadership to the School of Nursing and the Faculty of Health as Canada Research Chair in Black Health Studies: Antiracism in Health Education and Practice.ResearchHealth ProfessionsFri, 09 Jan 2026 11:15:00 GMT/news/2026/01/09/dr-omisoore-dryden-crc-black-health-studies.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsDawn Morrison2026-01-09T11:15:00ZMaking friends with guilt: How personal experience inspired Dal prof's new book redefining guilt as a force for good
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Chris Moore, professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, knows a great deal about the painful and profound journey through guilt — 40 years ago, he lived it, following a drunk driving incident with deadly consequences. Now, that personal experience has helped inspire a highly anticipated new book on why we feel guilt and why it's so important to building and healing relationships with one another.ScienceThu, 08 Jan 2026 11:45:00 GMT/news/2026/01/08/making-friends-with-guilt-chris-moore.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsAlison Auld2026-01-08T11:45:00ZAll Rhodes lead to home for Medicine student
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Sierra Sparks, ÃÀÅ®×ö°®â€™s 92nd Rhodes Scholar, graduated from Oxford University in 2025 and is now in her first year of medical school at ÃÀÅ®×ö°®. Her story highlights the importance of persistence and representation.Student LifeMedicineEngineeringThu, 08 Jan 2026 09:15:00 GMT/news/2026/01/08/all-rhodes-lead-to-home-sierra-sparks.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsKate Rogers2026-01-08T09:15:00ZAn iron gift: Ag alum leave a legacy for the Ag Campus Herb Garden
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Fifty years after graduation, the Faculy of Agriculture's Class of 1975 came together last year to contribute a custom iron arch at the entrance to the Truro Campus's Herb Garden, bringing a long-envisioned beautification project to reality.AlumniAgricultureTue, 06 Jan 2026 13:15:00 GMT/news/2026/01/07/agriculture-herb-garden-iron-arch.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsStephanie Rogers2026-01-06T13:15:00ZPresident Kim Brooks, Dr. Pat Croskerry appointed to Order of Canada
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The latest set of appointments to one of Canada's highest honours has a number of familiar Dal faces, including President Kim Brooks and retired Faculty of Medicine faculty member Dr. Pat Croskerry.MedicineEmergency MedicineNewsSenior AdministrationTue, 06 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT/news/2026/01/06/president-kim-brooks--dr--pat-croskerry-appointed-to-order-of-ca.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsRyan McNutt2026-01-06T12:30:00ZBaking spirits bright: Scenes from Dal's Holiday Cookie Decorating Celebration
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Staff, faculty, students and their families gathered in Howe Hall for the second annual holiday cookie decorating, putting the final sprinkles on the semester.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT/news/2025/12/23/baking-spirits-bright-holiday-cookie-decorating.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsPhotos by Cody Turner2025-12-23T09:00:00Z2025: The year as told through some of Dal's biggest stories
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Our 2025 Year in Review brings together 45 stories of innovation, achievement, and community, offering a vivid snapshot of the moments and milestones that helped shape a transformative year.NewsCommunity & CultureFri, 19 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT/news/2025/12/18/dal-news-year-review-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsMatt Reeder, Tanis Trainor, and Ryan McNutt2025-12-19T12:30:00ZDal’s Highly Cited Researchers reflect on influential global research alliances
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For the second straight year, three Dal faculty members made the list of Highly Cited Researchers compiled by data analytics company Clarivate. We asked them to share an international collaboration that helped them increase their reach.MedicineResearchScienceFri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT/news/2025/12/19/highly-cited-researchers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnewsKenneth Conrad2025-12-19T10:00:00Z