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Scenes from the Halifax Pride Parade
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ students, alumni, faculty, and staff took to the streets for the Halifax Pride Parade, moving through downtown in a colourful, high-energy show of community and celebration. Read more.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Dal community members gathered on the Studley Quad to mark the beginning of Pride celebrations in Halifax and honour the efforts of those working for a more inclusive future.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The agreement, signed at the University of King’s College on Wednesday, June 24, will establish a province-wide framework across Nova Scotia's 10 public universities.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big‑picture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience.
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Friday, May 24, 2019
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ English professor Lyn Bennett teamed up with a colleague in New Brunswick to launch Early Modern Maritime Recipes, an online database that’s about way more than baking a cake.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Around 20 assorted Dal faculty and staff embarked Wednesday afternoon on a bird-focused nature walk on Studley Campus, the first of seven guided strolls that will cover a range of topics including edible plants, Indigenous knowledge, geology, intertidal communities, mushrooms, and urban forestry.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Master of Environmental Studies student Jennifer Yakamovich curated the Nature of Communities exhibition on now at the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Art Gallery, exploring the intersection of arts and the environment through the works of Canadian artists.
Friday, May 10, 2019
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ unveiled its new ceremonial object during Spring Convocation ceremonies. Replacing the university mace, the New Dawn Staff of Place and Belonging weaves together the stories and symbols of Dal’s past, present and future in a whole new way.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
"Imagine: AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Community Report 2018-19," released this week, showcases some of the biggest AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ stories and events of the past year, from the university's 200th anniversary and beyond.