https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:57:56 GMT 2026-04-04T02:57:56Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/02/3mt-final-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie’s fast‑paced 3MT finals spotlighted student innovation, with materials engineering PhD student Claire Floras rising to the top by translating complex battery science into a compelling, judge‑winning pitch. News Graduate Studies Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:35:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/02/3mt-final-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mia Samardzic 2026-04-02T13:35:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/02/robotics-competition-dalhousie-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Engineering students got one shot to prove themselves in Dalhousie’s annual robotics design competition last week, as their autonomous robots navigated a demanding course following weeks of trial, error and late-night problem-solving. Student Life News Engineering Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/02/robotics-competition-dalhousie-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-04-02T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/02/sciographies-tina-simplin-meteorologist-alumni.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In this special alumni episode of Sciographies, we sit down with Tina Simpkin (BSc’94, DMet’95), a familiar voice to many Nova Scotians as a meteorologist with CBC. Alumni Physics and Atmospheric Science Science Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/02/sciographies-tina-simplin-meteorologist-alumni.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-04-02T08:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/31/work-integrated-learning-coop-awards-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews See how this year’s top co‑op students turned professional opportunities into impressive results, earning Dalhousie’s highest honour for work‑integrated learning. Student Life News Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:15:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/31/work-integrated-learning-coop-awards-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan Shields and Meredith Murray 2026-03-31T11:15:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/30/agriculture-technology-artificial-intelligence.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Connected barns and automated livestock systems are boosting efficiency but also opening the door to cyber threats, writes Dr. Suresh Neethirajan, a Dalhousie researcher working to secure Canada’s digital farms Agriculture Computer Science Research Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/30/agriculture-technology-artificial-intelligence.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Suresh Neethirajan 2026-03-30T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/27/the-race-to-the-2026-3mt-title-enters-its-final-week.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Thirteen finalists will compete on March 31 for the 2026 3MT title — including the first‑ever undergraduate honours contender in the new wildcard category. Student Life Research News Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/27/the-race-to-the-2026-3mt-title-enters-its-final-week.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Joshua Boyter 2026-03-27T23:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/impact-awards-spotlight-dal-s-vibrant-culture-of-student-achieve.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s 15th annual Impact Awards brought students, faculty, and staff together to celebrate remarkable contributions in community service, student life, leadership, and society involvement across every corner of campus. Student Life Community & Culture Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/impact-awards-spotlight-dal-s-vibrant-culture-of-student-achieve.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jeffrey Lawton 2026-03-26T14:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/dalhousie-board-of-governors-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so. Student Life Science Medicine Community & Culture Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/dalhousie-board-of-governors-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor 2026-03-26T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/sciographies-leanne-stevens.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Leanne Stevens, an educator and university teaching fellow in Dalhousie’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, and associate dean, academic in the Faculty of Science. Psychology Science Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/sciographies-leanne-stevens.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-03-26T11:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/25/qs-subject-rankings-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie earns global recognition across dozens of disciplines, with strong showings in life sciences and natural sciences and a growing number of top-ranked subjects in Canada. Research News Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/25/qs-subject-rankings-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-03-25T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/27/battle-chefs-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A lively campus cook‑off sparked community spirit as teams raced the clock and transformed surprise ingredients into impressive dishes in Dal’s fourth-annual Battle of the Chefs. Food Services Community & Culture Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/27/battle-chefs-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-03-25T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/24/the-odyssey-fountain-school.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews DalTheatre’s final production of the season offers an immersive adaptation of Homer's classic epic, The Odyssey, driven by inventive student design and engaging direction. Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/24/the-odyssey-fountain-school.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-03-24T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/24/dal-magazine-spring-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Explore stories on Dal’s biomedical hub, research strengthening Canada’s sovereignty, the power of podcasting, and much more. Alumni Research Student Life News Community & Culture Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/24/dal-magazine-spring-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-03-24T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/23/jay-willmot-lettuce.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Inspired in an entrepreneurship class by old, slimy greens, Jay Wilmot is the founder and CEO of Canada’s first fully automated greenhouse operation, producing up to 12,000 pounds of crisp, fresh lettuce every day. Alumni Commerce Management Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/23/jay-willmot-lettuce.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Renée Hartleib 2026-03-23T11:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/20/weldon-literary-moot.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews More than 80 people gathered for the 15th annual Weldon Literary Moot based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein, raising $4,530 for charity. Law Student Life Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/20/weldon-literary-moot.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-03-20T21:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/20/-democracy-needs-us---dal-and-royal-society-of-canada-presidents.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Royal Society of Canada President Françoise Baylis and Dal President Kim Brooks hosted an International Women’s Day event in Ottawa earlier this month, bringing together women in leadership roles across government and academia for a discussion about sustaining democracy in an era of challenge. Research Medicine News Senior Administration Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/20/-democracy-needs-us---dal-and-royal-society-of-canada-presidents.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-03-20T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/19/dalsolutions-microresearch-community-driven-model-health-public-safety-research-challenges.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The new MicroResearch Institute at Dalhousie is a proven, community‑driven research model that empowers local people — doctors, nurses, midwives, community health workers, teachers, police and students — to investigate and solve the health and public safety challenges they understand better than anyone. Research Medicine Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/19/dalsolutions-microresearch-community-driven-model-health-public-safety-research-challenges.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-03-19T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/19/ethical-fashion-show.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Fashion Revival, a show by the Dal Students for Ethical Fashion, encouraged reflection on fashion and its life cycle through six powerful scenes. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:15:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/19/ethical-fashion-show.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-03-19T09:15:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/19/sciographies-maxine-westhead.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Maxine Westhead — marine biologist, marine spatial planner, and director of Dalhousie’s Marine Affairs Program (MAP). Oceanography Science Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/19/sciographies-maxine-westhead.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-03-19T09:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/18/dal-course-uses-ancient-languages-to-decode-medical-terminology.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new Classics course is helping students — many headed for health professions — understand complex clinical vocabulary by learning the Greek and Latin roots that have shaped the language of medicine for centuries. Arts and Social Sciences Classics Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/18/dal-course-uses-ancient-languages-to-decode-medical-terminology.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-03-18T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/17/killam-library-retrofit-climate-sustainability.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A two‑year deep‑energy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library’s aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus. Facilities Management Office of Sustainability News Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/17/killam-library-retrofit-climate-sustainability.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-03-17T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/17/fine-arts-and-crafts-ac-truro.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The exhibit features 70 works by students, alumni, staff, and faculty in a wide range of media, including polymer clay sculptures, rug hooking, woodworking, ironwork, quilting, photography, paintings, and prints. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/17/fine-arts-and-crafts-ac-truro.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kristy Read 2026-03-17T08:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/13/canada-foundation-innovation-funding-announcement-infrastructure-systems-climate-ocean-digital-water.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal research teams are receiving more than $7.3M in Canada Foundation for Innovation support to expand labs and tools driving breakthroughs in water resilience, ocean science, marine tracking, and digital stewardship of Canada’s past Research Management Science News Engineering Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/13/canada-foundation-innovation-funding-announcement-infrastructure-systems-climate-ocean-digital-water.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-03-13T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/13/dalpop-unwritten.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From guilty‑pleasure riffs to improvised arrangements, DalPop’s musicians explore how vulnerability, collaboration, and creative risk‑taking shape their sound as they prepare for Unwritten: The Music that Wrote Us this weekend. Music Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/13/dalpop-unwritten.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-03-13T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/16/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-opening.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie’s newest campus facility brings hockey back to South Street while expanding physiotherapy services, recreation programs, and opportunities for students and the Halifax community. Facilities Management News Community & Culture Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/16/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-opening.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-03-13T11:30:00Z