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“Democracy erodes from the top, not from the bottom up”: Takeaways from this year’s Stanfield Conversation

“Democracy erodes from the top, not from the bottom up”: Takeaways from this year’s Stanfield Conversation

Award-winning journalist Doug Saunders and celebrated political scientist Dr. Debra Thompson visited Dal this week to dig into a question on many minds right now: What does Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. president mean for the trajectory of democracy worldwide?  Read more.

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Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Dalhousie's role in Nova Scotia's clean-energy industry was in the spotlight last week as battery scientist Jeff Dahn, VP Research Alice Aiken and others took part in a green energy showcase for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce's annual fall dinner.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Three Dal faculty members were named finalists for this year's Public Impact Award, recognizing researchers whose work has helped improve the lives of Nova Scotians. What does it mean to have a public impact? We asked them.

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Matt Reeder
Friday, August 16, 2024
When a fellow Tiger was hit by two rare cancers in 2022, teammates on the Dal football team stepped up to raise funds. This year, they're back with even bigger ambitions.
Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Dr. Joseph Bielawski earned the 2024 Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, which recognizes commitment to education, learning, and outreach at Dal.
Photos by Nick Pearce, with words by Stephanie Rogers
Friday, August 2, 2024
An annual tradition for more than 50 years, Community Day provides an opportunity for all to come to Dal's Agricultural Campus and learn about the university's impact locally and globally. Our photographer was there to capture all the fun and action.
Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Dr. Mary Kilfoil touched the lives of many during her time as an entrepreneurship educator at Dal. When she passed away suddenly last summer, those inspired and influenced by her felt the loss deeply.
Emily MacKinnon
Friday, July 26, 2024
Women are still underrepresented in Canada’s tech sector. A new summit launched by Dal’s Faculty of Computer Science this spring provides a safe space for women students to upskill, network, and learn.