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Behind the ice: The low‑tech craft used to build Dal’s new world‑class Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink

Behind the ice: The low‑tech craft used to build Dal’s new world‑class Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink

See how Dal’s Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink took shape through patient layering, old‑school methods, and impressive human skill that still outperforms high‑tech alternatives.  Read more.

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Office of Equity and Inclusion
Thursday, February 5, 2026
To celebrate African Heritage Month, five members of the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ community were honoured for their outstanding commitment to African Nova Scotian, Black, and African Diaspora culture across campus and through various external communities.
Ryan McNutt and Tanis Trainor, photos by Danny Abriel
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation.
Kristy Read
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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.

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Rylan Graham and Jeffrey Biggar
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Revitalizing city centres by making them more dense and mixed-use can help curb urban sprawl, write »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Planning researcher Jeffrey Biggar and UNBC colleague Rylan Graham.
Linden Thomas
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
From dumpling-making to garden brunches, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥â€™s week-long celebration brought together students and societies to celebrate food culture and explore food systems.
Andrew Riley
Monday, September 22, 2025
Zane Sylliboy brings academia and community together to empower Indigenous-led research and foster respectful, collaborative partnerships.
Photos by Cody Turner
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Canadian rapping sensation bbno$ headlined this year's campus concert extravaganza on Studley Quad. Catch the highlights in our photo recap.
Jennifer Cameron
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Dal’s Innovation Week returns Sept. 18–25 for its second year with pitch competitions, workshops, campus tours and more on offer for those passionate about exploring new ideas and building fresh connections