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Dal鈥檚 Michael Ungar blends narrative and research in new novel Orphans in the Garden
After publishing hundreds of academic works, the renowned social work professor turns to magical realism to bring complex child welfare issues to a broader audience. Read more.
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Friday, October 16, 2026
As awareness of menopause grows, a Dal expert is helping shape conversations from campus workplaces to national policy, advocating for better support, education, and research.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Drawing on history, culture and personal experience, Michael Twitty invited the Dal community to see food as a gateway to deeper understanding and connection.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Dal's 16th annual Mawio鈥檓i brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in celebration of Indigenous cultures. These photos capture moments of connection, learning and celebration from throughout the day.
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Thursday, August 31, 2017
Dal water researcher Graham Gagnon's work focuses on the protection of public health and the sustainability of drinking water infrastructure in Canadian communities.
Friday, August 25, 2017
Hundreds flocked to 黄色直播's Dunn Building Monday afternoon for an up-close (and safe) look at the partial solar eclipse.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Citizen scientists across Atlantic Canada are volunteering their time to help Dal master鈥檚 student Bethany Nordstrom research jellyfish 鈥斅燼ll in an effort to better understand the leatherback sea turtles that feed off our shores.
Friday, August 11, 2017
Twenty years of partnership between blueberry producer John Bragg and researchers at Dal's Faculty of Agriculture have helped improve production and increase yields in Nova Scotia鈥檚 booming (and blooming) blueberry industry.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
At the NS Sandboxes Project Incubation Bootcamp, held at the Dal-hosted ShiftKey Labs, student groups are developing apps focused on everything from scheduling meetings to helping new Canadians through the immigration process.