Making an impact

Impact stories

Through strong partnerships and community collaborations, we’re committed to improving lives in Nova Scotia and around the world. These stories highlight what we can accomplish together through strong partnerships with educators, governments, and communities.

How I spent my summer: Making Indigenous community connections

Madison Dunbar, a Faculty of Science student, spent the summer with the Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions (IPMP) initiative, participating in outreach and recruitment events in Mi'kmaw communities across the region.

Read Madison's story

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Fuelling the future: made-in-NS clean energy showcased at Halifax Chamber dinner

"This is a place that has built ships, dug coal, cultivated forests — and now we’re taking the lead in figuring out how to fuel a better life for everyone." The event appeared to leave the capacity crowd energized with a sense of possibility and potential for what green energy could mean for Nova Scotia's future.

Halifax Chamber dinner speakers standing on stage.

Propelling Nova Scotia’s health priorities through Health Investigator Grants

Funding supports scholars in establishing and expanding projects aimed at addressing some of our most pressing healthcare challenges, to positively impact the health of Nova Scotians.

Three health practitioners wearing scrubs work together in a clinic.

Learn more about how Dal's research is improving lives in Nova Scotia, Canada and around the world

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Dal tool offers in-depth look at Nova Scotians' well-being

Our understanding of the well-being of Nova Scotians just got a whole lot deeper thanks to a new tool developed by ��tv researchers in collaboration with non-profit organization Engage Nova Scotia.

two male researchers pointing at a computer screen showing virtual new wellbeing tool

Community street painting fosters creativity and connection

The streets were filled with music, laughter, and creativity, making it a memorable celebration of the shared neighbourhood.

A group of young people sit on the street painting a brightly coloured mural.

Dal alum embodies the change he wants to see in his community

Small is executive director of One North End, a grassroots initiative addressing systemic racism and multi-generational poverty in the Black communities from Upper Hammonds Plains to the Prestons.

photo of Rodney small leaning against a brick wall

Education empowers: Dal hosted fundraising event to support services for newcomers

The event raised funds for refugee support, offered networking with employers, and highlighted their diverse cultures.

services for newcomers artwork featuring an open book with tree and birds coming out of it, all multicoloured

Community partnership looks at evaluating local supports for older adults

Older adults can live longer, healthier, and more actively at home with proper community support. A new Dal led project in Cape Breton is assessing the programs seniors need.

Dal's e-book on redefining ableism in healthcare

Dal's e-book, viewed by over 15,500, helps students explore their views on disability, identify biases, and understand how these may affect healthcare delivery.

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