/news.html Dal News - News Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:44:28 GMT 2025-01-25T02:44:28Z /news/2025/01/24/tigers-celebrate-162-academic-all-canadians.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews To earn this coveted award, student-athletes had to maintain at least a 3.50 grade point average over the course of the 2023-24 academic year while competitive in a varsity sport. Sports Student Life News Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:20:00 GMT /news/2025/01/24/tigers-celebrate-162-academic-all-canadians.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-01-24T13:20:00Z /news/2025/01/23/agribusiness-podcast-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The students behind Harvesting Impact hope the podcast cultivates meaningful conversations about the future of food and sustainability. Agriculture News Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:28:00 GMT /news/2025/01/23/agribusiness-podcast-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-01-23T13:28:00Z /news/2025/01/22/dalhousie-semiconductor-research-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The province's investment establishes a microelectronics research hub at ±«Óătv that is designed to develop industry partnerships and a provincial sector focused on supplying the semi- and superconductors essential to powering modern technology. Research Computer Science News Engineering Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:45:00 GMT /news/2025/01/22/dalhousie-semiconductor-research-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-01-22T14:45:00Z /news/2025/01/22/times-higher-education-world-university-subject-rankings-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal rose 11 spots to rank 89th overall in the world for the study of law in Times Higher Education’s 2025 World University Rankings by Subject. Law News Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/22/times-higher-education-world-university-subject-rankings-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-01-22T14:30:00Z /news/2025/01/15/dalhousie-innovation-funding-lab-2-market.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This new funding establishes ±«Óătv as the national headquarters of Lab2Market and will enable the program to expand to more than 50 Canadian universities, colleges, and research hospitals, helping to unlock the commercial potential of $7.8 billion in collective annual research funding. Research Industry Liaison and Innovation News Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT /news/2025/01/15/dalhousie-innovation-funding-lab-2-market.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-01-15T16:00:00Z /news/2025/01/10/quilt-african-nova-scotian-dalhousie-progress-report.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A stunning quilt installation created by an African Nova Scotian artist has found a permanent home at ±«Óătv, unveiled late last year at a celebration marking the release of the latest annual report from ±«Óătv's African Nova Scotian Strategy Advisory Council. Law News Community & Culture Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:18:00 GMT /news/2025/01/10/quilt-african-nova-scotian-dalhousie-progress-report.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jalana Lewis 2025-01-10T14:18:00Z /news/2025/01/08/justin-trudeau-liberal-leadership-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Now that Justin Trudeau has agreed to step down as Liberal leader, possible contenders to replace him must weigh their ambitions for the position against a still-bleak electoral outlook for the federal party. Dal’s Scott Pruysers explains how it could all play out. Research Arts and Social Sciences Political Science News Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/08/justin-trudeau-liberal-leadership-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-01-08T12:30:00Z /news/2025/01/08/dalhousie-provost-wanda-costen.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Wanda Costen arrives at Dal eager to help shape the university's future with its people top of mind. "My mantra is transparency, fairness and equity, and I honour that every day in what I’m trying to do." News Senior Administration Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/08/dalhousie-provost-wanda-costen.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-01-08T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/19/dalhousie-2024-year-in-stories.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Life-changing research, award-winning students, a historic fundraising campaign, cultural milestones — 2024 was a year to remember. Revisit some of our biggest stories of the year. Student Life Health Professions Senior Administration Research Facilities Management Science Human Resources News Engineering Community & Culture Agriculture Graduate Studies Alumni Architecture and Planning Arts and Social Sciences Indigenous Convocation Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/19/dalhousie-2024-year-in-stories.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-12-19T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/19/legacy-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews More than 40 faculty and staff across campus were recognized for excellence in research, teaching, workplace safety, and service throughout their careers. Research News Community & Culture Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/19/legacy-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2024-12-19T09:30:00Z /news/2024/12/10/qs-sustainability-ranking-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ±«Óătv ranked at 107 out of 1,744 participating institutions in the latest global sustainability ranking from QS, cracking the top 100 on a range of measures and placing 12th out of 32 institutions in Canada. Research Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/10/qs-sustainability-ranking-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-12-10T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/05/canada-food-price-report-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The 2025 report forecasts overall food prices will increase by 3% to 5% at a time when 8.7 million Canadians are living in food-insecure households. Research Management Agriculture News Community & Culture Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024/12/05/canada-food-price-report-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kim Humes 2024-12-05T12:00:00Z /news/2024/12/04/clarivate-highly-cited-researchers-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal faculty Drs. Noni MacDonald, Eric Oliver, and Tony Walker are named in data analytics company Clarivate’s annual list of Highly Cited Researchers for 2024. Research Science Medicine News Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/04/clarivate-highly-cited-researchers-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2024-12-04T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/27/trump-tariffs-united-states-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposals for massive tariffs on Canadian goods has spooked many. Dr. Brian Bow explains what it could mean for Canada. Research Arts and Social Sciences Political Science News Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:22:00 GMT /news/2024/11/27/trump-tariffs-united-states-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2024-11-27T14:22:00Z /news/2024/11/28/centre-learning-and-teaching-ben-tait.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Ben Tait recently joined Dal’s Centre for Learning and Teaching as executive director, eager to empower the university’s educational specialists as they support instructors in their core mission of getting students excited about learning. News Senior Administration Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/28/centre-learning-and-teaching-ben-tait.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-27T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/27/dalhousie-publications-performances-showcase-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A look at some of the latest publications and creative work emerging out of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, from books about the daughters of immigrants and Canadian exceptionalism to a philosophy professor's foray into stand-up comedy. Research Arts and Social Sciences News Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/27/dalhousie-publications-performances-showcase-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2024-11-27T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/25/accessibility-able-after-dal-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new program at Dal assists students and alumni with disabilities as they transition from university life into the workforce. Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/25/accessibility-able-after-dal-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2024-11-25T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/19/king-s-dalhousie-taskforce.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A century after a devastating fire led to a formal association between Dal and King’s, a rapid taskforce seeks to inject new ideas and innovation into the partnership. Student Life Student Services Senior Administration Arts and Social Sciences Science News Community & Culture Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/19/king-s-dalhousie-taskforce.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-19T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/15/digital-nova-scotia-awards-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alumni, faculty and staff were among the winners at last week’s awards ceremony, which recognized individuals and organizations making a transformative impact on Atlantic Canada’s tech industry. Computer Science News Community & Culture Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/15/digital-nova-scotia-awards-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2024-11-15T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/15/marion-brown-teaching-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The classroom can be an intimidating place for some students. Dr. Marion Brown of the School of Social Work strives to ensure everyone feels comfortable and connected in their learning. Student Life Health Professions News Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/15/marion-brown-teaching-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-15T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/14/global-academic-subject-rankings-2024-dalhousie-shanghairanking.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Learn more about Dal's improvement in Human Biological Sciences and its other best-ranked subjects in the 2024 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects. Research News Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/14/global-academic-subject-rankings-2024-dalhousie-shanghairanking.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-14T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/12/student-support-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews An exciting new support team established this year helps students get back on track after setbacks and identifies ways to improve safety and belonging at Dal. Student Life Student Services News Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/12/student-support-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2024-11-12T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/08/remembrance-day-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews George Stairs set a new academic record for marks when he was a student at ±«Óătv. Just a few years later, he perished serving in the First World War — a story of sacrifice captured in compelling fashion in a newspaper found in a trench on the frontlines. News Community & Culture Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/08/remembrance-day-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-08T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/07/dr--rachel-ollivier-most-powerful-women-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Less than a decade into her career, nursing alum Dr. Rachel Ollivier shares that she is inspired and determined to help shape the future of women’s health. Alumni News Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:25:00 GMT /news/2024/11/07/dr--rachel-ollivier-most-powerful-women-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Allison Barss 2024-11-07T14:25:00Z /news/2024/11/07/rita-orji-arthur-b-macdonald-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The fellowship recognizes the computer scientist's groundbreaking work in personalized and adaptive digital interventions powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning and is accompanied by a research grant of $250,000 over the next two years. Computer Science Research News Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/07/rita-orji-arthur-b-macdonald-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2024-11-07T05:30:00Z