/news.html Dal News Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:53:14 GMT 2025-10-28T16:53:14Z /news/2025/10/28/fall-convocation-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews It's Convocation season at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, with hundreds of graduates crossing the stage Oct. 28 and 29 in Halifax. Get to know some of them with our grad profile series. Student Life Architecture and Planning Arts and Social Sciences Agriculture Convocation Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:45:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/fall-convocation-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2025-10-28T11:45:00Z /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile--shaping-space--building-community.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Master of Architecture graduate Purvangi Patel’s thesis reimagines suburban housing to foster belonging, cultural identity, and multigenerational living by blending architectural care with community insight. Student Life Convocation Architecture and Planning Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile--shaping-space--building-community.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-10-28T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile-nora-riemersma.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nora Riemersma has always been fascinated by the English language — how it feels when spoken, heard, and read silently. Now they work at a local cafe and bookstore as a liaison and event manager with future goals to expand their novella and poetry collections. English Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile-nora-riemersma.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2025-10-28T10:00:00Z /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile-samantha-bennett.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews An avid outdoorswoman and passionate environmental scientist, Samantha Bennett grew up hiking and camping outside Montreal—experiences that sparked a lifelong fascination with the natural world. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:45:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile-samantha-bennett.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-10-28T09:45:00Z /news/2025/10/28/tigers-weekend-action--oct--27-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This week was the first week of AUS action for basketball and volleyball and the last week of action for cross country and soccer! Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:15:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/tigers-weekend-action--oct--27-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-10-27T17:15:00Z /news/2025/10/28/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Congratulations to cross country's Juliet Pulfrey and soccer's Mo Wahdan! Sports Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-10-27T16:00:00Z /news/2025/10/27/tigers-welcome-newest-members-of-the-sport-hall-of-fame.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This year's class of accomplished inductees includes Simon Watts, Scott Bagnell, Carla Perry, Jocelyn LeBlanc, Simon Farine and the 2023-04 men's hockey team. Sports Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:41:00 GMT /news/2025/10/27/tigers-welcome-newest-members-of-the-sport-hall-of-fame.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-10-24T15:41:00Z /news/2025/10/24/stanfield-conversation-2025-law.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s Stanfield Conversation addressed the erosion of democratic norms, warning that trust, not just laws, is essential to safeguarding democracy amid rising authoritarian tendencies. Law News Community & Culture Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:15:00 GMT /news/2025/10/24/stanfield-conversation-2025-law.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2025-10-24T14:15:00Z /news/2025/10/24/nova-scotia-respiratory-health-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new clinic led by Dal and community partners — with funding from GSK Canada — will offer faster, community-based respiratory care that empowers patients and trains future professionals while easing pressure on Nova Scotia’s overstretched health system. Research Medicine Health Professions News Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/24/nova-scotia-respiratory-health-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal Health staff (with files from GSK Canada) 2025-10-24T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/24/sachin-seth-dalhousie-senate-chair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Senate returned this fall with new chair Dr. Sachin Seth, tackling academic challenges with collaboration, curiosity, and a renewed focus on inclusive, forward-thinking governance. News Senior Administration Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/24/sachin-seth-dalhousie-senate-chair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2025-10-24T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/24/ocean-sound-acidity-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Deep Sound, a free-falling autonomous device developed at Dal that can gather ambient sounds up to 10 kilometres under the ocean, offers a window into ocean acidity and its adverse effects on marine life. Research Science Oceanography Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/24/ocean-sound-acidity-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-10-24T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/23/canada-research-chairs-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ celebrates new and renewed Canada Research Chairs tackling global challenges from Arctic law and anti-Black racism to climate resilience, clean energy, and pandemic preparedness. Agriculture Health Professions Mechanical Engineering Research Science Medicine Chemistry News Engineering Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/23/canada-research-chairs-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-10-23T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/23/tigers-well-represented-in-aus-men-s-soccer-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Five Tigers named all-stars and head coach Alan Jazic named coach of the year in the announcement on Wednesday. Sports Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:44:00 GMT /news/2025/10/23/tigers-well-represented-in-aus-men-s-soccer-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-10-22T16:44:00Z /news/2025/10/23/tigers-dominate-the-aus-women-s-soccer-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Head coach Cindy Tye leads the team with coach of the year honours and five athletes were named all-stars today. Sports Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/23/tigers-dominate-the-aus-women-s-soccer-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-10-22T16:00:00Z /news/2025/10/22/housing-renters-tenants-nova-scotia-survey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A groundbreaking survey from AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants’ rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform. Law News Community & Culture Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/22/housing-renters-tenants-nova-scotia-survey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-10-22T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/20/tigers-weekend-action--oct--20-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This weekend marked the end of the regular season for the fall sports. Sports Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:29:04 GMT /news/2025/10/20/tigers-weekend-action--oct--20-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-10-20T13:29:04Z /news/2025/10/20/student-s-winning-sable-island-research-idea-earns-her-trip-to-t.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Science student May Engelhardt visited Sable Island this month, where she spent the day carrying out research to support conservation efforts. Research Biology Science Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:21:00 GMT /news/2025/10/20/student-s-winning-sable-island-research-idea-earns-her-trip-to-t.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2025-10-20T12:21:00Z /news/2025/10/17/mawiomi-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's Mawio'mi transformed campus into a vibrant celebration of Mi'kmaw culture, bringing together community members of all ages for dance, food, and connection. Community & Culture Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:20:00 GMT /news/2025/10/17/mawiomi-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Danny Abriel 2025-10-17T14:20:00Z /news/2025/10/17/stanfield-conversations-2025-moderator-mary-lynk.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Journalist and Dal alum Mary Lynk returns to her alma mater to moderate the 2025 Stanfield Conversation on challenges to the rule of law and the future of liberal democracy. Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/17/stanfield-conversations-2025-moderator-mary-lynk.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2025-10-17T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/17/nocturne-2025-halifax-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ artists and innovators dig deep, showing the university's creative footprint in Halifax’s largest public art festival. Computer Science Architecture and Planning Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:21:00 GMT /news/2025/10/17/nocturne-2025-halifax-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2025-10-16T17:21:00Z /news/2025/10/16/dalhousie-physiotherapy-clinic-gift.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The gift from Leslie McLean (MN’02) and Scott McCain to the Oulton-Stanish Centre will ensure that the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Physiotherapy Clinic can provide expanded care to members of the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ and broader community. Alumni Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/16/dalhousie-physiotherapy-clinic-gift.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emma Sutro 2025-10-16T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/14/everybody-dal-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Everybody, the sold-out DalTheatre production running from Wednesday to Saturday this week, invites audiences on an unpredictable journey through life, death, and meaning. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/14/everybody-dal-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2025-10-15T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/15/macleans-university-rankings-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal ranked among Canada’s top 10 Medical Doctoral universities in the latest Maclean's report, showing gains in reputation and scholarships. Student Life News Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/15/macleans-university-rankings-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-10-15T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/10/jeff-dahn-eni-award-renewable-energy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Jeff Dahn, an icon in the world of battery technology, earned a top international science prize in Italy this week for his contributions to the global energy transition. Research Science Chemistry News Physics and Atmospheric Science Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/10/jeff-dahn-eni-award-renewable-energy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-10-10T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/10/dalhousie-agriculture-student-scholarships-bmo.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new generation of researchers is working to reshape the future of agriculture with a powerful boost from BMO. Agriculture Student Life News Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/10/dalhousie-agriculture-student-scholarships-bmo.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-10-10T11:30:00Z