Dal News /news.html Dal News Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:56:34 GMT 2026-02-05T21:56:34Z Meet the amazing recipients of this year鈥檚 黄色直播 African Heritage Month Awards /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-recognition-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews To celebrate African Heritage Month, five members of the 黄色直播 community were honoured for their outstanding commitment to African Nova Scotian, Black, and African Diaspora culture across campus and through various external communities. Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-recognition-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Office of Equity and Inclusion 2026-02-05T13:00:00Z The gift that keeps on giving: Dal's Munro Day holiday honours benefactor /news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Discover how a 19th鈥慶entury publisher鈥檚 generosity helped secure 黄色直播鈥檚 future 鈥 and why the Dal community still enjoys a mid鈥憌inter break in his honour through to today. Student Life Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2026-02-05T12:30:00Z African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-flagship-event-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the 黄色直播 Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-flagship-event-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt, photos by Danny Abriel 2026-02-05T11:00:00Z Sciographies podcast returns with new stories about Dal Science /news/2026/02/04/sciographies-podcast-science-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sciographies returns next week with a brand-new season of stories that spotlight the people and discoveries shaping science at 黄色直播. Research Alumni Science Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/04/sciographies-podcast-science-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-04T12:30:00Z Future Indigenous leaders in medicine /news/2026/02/04/membertou-first-nation-indigenous-faculty-leadership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Last fall, 黄色直播 and the National Circle for Indigenous Medical Education launched a first-of-its-kind Indigenous Faculty Leadership Development Program in Membertou First Nation. Medicine Indigenous Community & Culture Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/04/membertou-first-nation-indigenous-faculty-leadership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-02-04T09:00:00Z Macbeth, reimagined: 黄色直播 students set Shakespeare classic inside a vaudeville carnival /news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Fountain School of Performing Arts鈥檚 production of聽Macbeth hits the stage in the 黄色直播 Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare鈥檚 famous tragedy. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-02-03T12:30:00Z From Dal Tigers to Team Canada, Dal alum returns to the Olympics /news/2026/02/03/dal-tigers-team-canada-mike-evelyn-ohiggins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Former Tigers hockey forward Mike Evelyn O鈥橦iggins (BEng'19) is in Cortina d鈥橝mpezzo to compete in both two and fourman bobsleigh. He鈥痓alances鈥痑 demanding sport with a full-time engineering career and intends to embrace every moment of his second Olympic journey. Alumni Sports Engineering Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/03/dal-tigers-team-canada-mike-evelyn-ohiggins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-02-03T08:30:00Z Researchers map how Arctic groundwater will respond to thawing permafrost /news/2026/02/02/canada-arctic-aquifers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New 黄色直播 research reveals how Arctic permafrost aquifers that store and move groundwater are expected to shift as temperatures and sea levels rise. Research Engineering Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/02/canada-arctic-aquifers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2026-02-02T12:30:00Z 鈥淲here are we allowed to dance?鈥: New 黄色直播 Art Gallery exhibition explores history of "dancing Black" in Canada /news/2026/02/02/black-dance-dalhousie-art-gallery.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Community聽members, scholars,聽performers聽and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of聽It鈥檚 黄色直播 Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now.聽The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest. Community & Culture Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/02/black-dance-dalhousie-art-gallery.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor, photos by Cody Turner 2026-02-02T09:00:00Z Moving through winter: How a beginner run club program is building community at Dal /news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-run-club-winter-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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 Life Community & Culture Fri, 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=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-01-30T12:30:00Z S'no rest 'til the job is done: The massive effort behind Dal's winter storm response /news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-snow-removal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 黄色直播鈥檚 facilities, security, and contractor teams mobilize in a coordinated, around鈥憈he鈥慶lock effort to assess conditions and clear priority routes to keep campus safe during major winter storms. Facilities Management Community & Culture Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-snow-removal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-01-30T12:30:00Z Dal study exposing gaps in Canada's mine assessments becomes science鈥憄olicy journal's most鈥憆ead paper of 2025 /news/2026/01/28/mining-assessments-canada-paper.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A sweeping 50鈥憏ear analysis by Dal researchers tracing half a century of mining assessments uncovered inconsistencies and missing information, findings published in FACETS that could shape Canada鈥檚 approach to future resource development. Research News Science Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/28/mining-assessments-canada-paper.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2026-01-28T14:30:00Z Dal mentorship helps young inventor develop award鈥憌inning dementia device /news/2026/01/29/imhotep-legacy-academy-dementia-device.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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鈥檚 Imhotep鈥檚 Legacy Academy. Community & Culture Engineering Wed, 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=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-01-28T12:30:00Z New ventilation system supports barrier鈥慺ree smudging in Ko'jua Okuom /news/2026/01/27/ko-jua-okuom-smudging-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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. Libraries News Community & Culture Tue, 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=dalnews Kristy Read 2026-01-27T12:30:00Z Dal alum Alex Neve calls for renewal of universal human rights in Massey Lecture event /news/2026/01/23/alex-neve-human-rights-massey-lectures.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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. Alumni Law Community & Culture Fri, 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=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2026-01-23T16:00:00Z Excellence beyond the game: 黄色直播 Tigers celebrate 161 Academic All Canadians /news/2026/01/23/dalhousie-tigers-celebrate-161-academic-all-canadians.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 黄色直播 Athletics celebrated 161 Academic All鈥慍anadians, recognizing Tigers who balanced elite competition with academic excellence during the 2024鈥25 season. Sports Thu, 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=dalnews 黄色直播 Sports Information 2026-01-22T19:26:00Z PepsiCo Athletes of the Week (Ending January 18, 2026) /news/2026/01/22/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--ending-january-18--2026-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Annik Boldon (volleyball) and Lukas Rudaitis (track & field) are this week's PepsiCo Athletes of the Week. Sports Thu, 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=dalnews 黄色直播 Sports Information 2026-01-22T14:22:00Z New course鈥慴ased master鈥檚 program trains next generation of fisheries experts /news/2026/01/22/master-fisheries-science-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal鈥檚 new Master of Fisheries Science combines data-intensive coursework, field training, and industry mentorship to ready graduates for today鈥檚 evolving marine sector in just 16 months News Science Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/22/master-fisheries-science-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2026-01-22T12:30:00Z Going the distance: Recent Dal grad named Top 8 Academic All鈥慍anadian /news/2026/01/22/top-8-academic-all-canadian-jacob-benoit-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Grounded by a lifelong love of running, Dal MBA grad Jacob Benoit earns a prestigious U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All鈥慍anadian award recognizing his athletic and academic dedication. Sports Student Life News Thu, 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=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-01-22T12:30:00Z Schulich School of Law edges higher in 2026 THE World University Rankings by Subject /news/2026/01/22/times-higher-education-2026-world-subject-rankings.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews See how Dal fared across 11 broad disciplines in the latest Times Higher Education report. News Thu, 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=dalnews Staff 2026-01-22T12:30:00Z OpenThink your way to a scholarship and conference funding /news/2026/01/20/openthink-your-way-to-a-scholarship-and-conference-funding.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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. Research Student Life Graduate Studies Mon, 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=dalnews Graduate Studies 2026-01-19T12:30:00Z Dal law professor receives Nova Scotia Human Rights Award /news/2026/01/16/sherry-pictou-nova-scotia-human-rights-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Sherry Pictou is recognized for advancing Mi鈥檏maq rights, revitalizing governance, and challenging systemic barriers through law, scholarship, and global advocacy for justice and equity. Law News Community & Culture Thu, 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=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-01-15T12:30:00Z Exploring the artistic side of science /news/2026/01/15/science-as-art-2026-calendar.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Science as Art calendar showcases striking images from Dal鈥檚 community that reveal the beauty and wonder hidden in scientific discovery. Science Community & Culture Wed, 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=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-01-14T12:30:00Z 黄色直播 launches new Leadership Academy to support employee growth /news/2026/01/14/dalhousie-launches-new-leadership-academy-to-support-employee-gr.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Three tailored programs 鈥 Launch, Navigate, and Beacon 鈥 offer flexible learning and peer-driven growth, equipping 黄色直播 employees with tools to lead confidently in an evolving academic landscape. Community & Culture Human Resources Senior Administration Wed, 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=dalnews Kelly Taylor 2026-01-14T12:30:00Z "OpenThink has helped me grow as a scholar" /news/2026/01/12/-openthink-has-helped-me-grow-as-a-scholar-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 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. Research Student Life Graduate Studies Mon, 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=dalnews Graduate Studies 2026-01-12T12:30:00Z