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Dal course uses ancient languages to decode modern medical terminology

Dal course uses ancient languages to decode modern medical terminology

A new Classics course is helping students — many headed for health professions — understand complex clinical vocabulary by learning the Greek and Latin roots that have shaped the language of medicine for centuries.  Read more.

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Linden Thomas
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Fashion Revival, a show by the Dal Students for Ethical Fashion, encouraged reflection on fashion and its life cycle through six powerful scenes.
Kate Hayter
Friday, March 13, 2026
From guilty‑pleasure riffs to improvised arrangements, DalPop’s musicians explore how vulnerability, collaboration, and creative risk‑taking shape their sound as they prepare for Unwritten: The Music that Wrote Us this weekend.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A modern history course taught by Dr. Kassandra Luciuk reframes Canada through upheaval, challenging students to confront myths, recognize patterns across decades, and see today’s political tensions in a sharper, more revealing light.

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Matt Reeder
Friday, November 15, 2024
The classroom can be an intimidating place for some students. Dr. Marion Brown of the School of Social Work strives to ensure everyone feels comfortable and connected in their learning.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
An exciting new support team established this year helps students get back on track after setbacks and identifies ways to improve safety and belonging at Dal.
Wyatt Carling
Friday, November 8, 2024
Remembrance Day hits home in a deep way for these ÃÀÅ®×ö°® students who also serve as reservists in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Matt Reeder
Friday, November 8, 2024
A record number of prospective students and their supporters got up close and personal with ÃÀÅ®×ö°® last weekend at the fall Open House event in Halifax.
Mike Fleury
Monday, October 28, 2024
ÃÀÅ®×ö°® has established the new $3.2-million ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Research Excellence Scholarship to support PhD students and increase their enrolment over the next three years.