/news.html Dal News Sun, 18 May 2025 02:15:15 GMT 2025-05-18T02:15:15Z /news/2025/05/16/genetics-ocd-study.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A groundbreaking study led by 9 1免费版下 researchers uncovers specific genetic links to the mental health condition, making it clearer who may be at greater risk of developing it. Research Medicine Community Health and Epidemiology Fri, 16 May 2025 14:35:00 GMT /news/2025/05/16/genetics-ocd-study.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-05-16T14:35:00Z /news/2025/05/16/alan-syliboy-artwork-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Eight vibrant paintings by Mi鈥檏maq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of 9 1免费版下鈥檚 Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the 9 1免费版下 Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art. Law News Community & Culture Fri, 16 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/16/alan-syliboy-artwork-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emm Campbell 2025-05-16T11:30:00Z /news/2025/05/15/dal-solutions-navy-repair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As Canada rethinks military readiness amid shifting U.S. relations, 9 1免费版下 is partnering with Defence Research and Development Canada to strengthen operational readiness 鈥攗sing advanced additive manufacturing to develop both critical submarine parts and the processes needed to produce them. Research Engineering Thu, 15 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/15/dal-solutions-navy-repair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-05-15T11:30:00Z /news/2025/05/14/maceachen-institute-anniversary-donner-prize-finalist.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews MacEachen Institute Director Kevin Quigley and former students won the Donner Prize for the best public policy book in Canada this year. Discover how the institute has empowered student researchers and shaped major policy debates over the past decade. Research Management Arts and Social Sciences Law Health Professions News Tue, 13 May 2025 13:04:00 GMT /news/2025/05/14/maceachen-institute-anniversary-donner-prize-finalist.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-05-13T13:04:00Z /news/2025/05/13/maga-empathy-trump.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews MAGA鈥檚 distaste for empathy is less a well-meaning critique than an all-out war as figures like Elon Musk and Jordan Peterson incorrectly 鈥� and dangerously 鈥� dismiss it as weakness. English Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Tue, 13 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/13/maga-empathy-trump.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Michael Cameron and Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square 2025-05-13T11:30:00Z /news/2025/05/09/dalhousie-halifax-tides.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Halifax's first professional women's soccer team gains access to Dal's top-notch training facilities in a partnership that promises to inspire the next generation of female athletes. Sports News Community & Culture Fri, 09 May 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/09/dalhousie-halifax-tides.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-05-09T12:30:00Z /news/2025/05/09/engagement-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Employees from across Dal gathered for a day of connection, reflection, and inspiration. From powerful conversations on student success and belonging to eye-opening tours and interdisciplinary research showcases, the event highlighted the passion and purpose driving the Dal community. Community & Culture Fri, 09 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/09/engagement-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2025-05-09T11:30:00Z /news/2025/05/09/mothers-day-2025-dalhousie-alumni.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews One hundred years after her great grandmother graduated from Dal, Sophie Watts (PhD鈥�23) did the same. Not only is she the fourth generation of women in her family to earn a Dal degree, but she鈥檚 also carrying on their tradition of making a difference. Alumni Agriculture Community & Culture Fri, 09 May 2025 09:55:00 GMT /news/2025/05/09/mothers-day-2025-dalhousie-alumni.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emm Campbell 2025-05-09T09:55:00Z /news/2025/05/08/tuna-study-global-ocean.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Free-floating devices used to fish tuna are harming ocean life at a global scale, damaging coral reefs, ensnaring vulnerable species and adding to marine pollution, new study shows. Research Oceans Biology Science News Wed, 07 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT /news/2025/05/08/tuna-study-global-ocean.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-05-07T18:00:00Z /news/2025/05/07/food-systems-dalhousie-study.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Phoebe Stephens awarded $1.6 million for global research study exploring how capital markets can drive sustainable practices among publicly listed food and agriculture businesses. Research Agriculture Wed, 07 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/07/food-systems-dalhousie-study.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-05-07T11:30:00Z /news/2025/05/06/mccall-macbain-dalhousie-2025-michelle-wang.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Discover how this recent Dal grad grew from a quiet student into a McCall MacBain Scholarship winner, driven by her passion for community service and academic excellence. Research Student Life Arts and Social Sciences News Sociology and Social Anthropology Tue, 06 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/05/06/mccall-macbain-dalhousie-2025-michelle-wang.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-05-06T13:00:00Z /news/2025/05/02/women-architecture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Paulette Cameron鈥檚 (BEDS鈥�19, MArch鈥�21) Dancing Between the Lines exhibition immerses visitors in her Prix de Rome research through drawings, interactive installations, and recorded interviews with 14 women in seven countries.. Research Alumni Architecture and Planning Fri, 02 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/02/women-architecture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-05-02T11:30:00Z /news/2025/05/01/irving-shipbuilding-dalhousie-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews At a time when national defence is top of mind for many Canadians, a team of 9 1免费版下 Engineering students is doing their part to improve efficiency in shipbuilding. Engineering Community & Culture Thu, 01 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/01/irving-shipbuilding-dalhousie-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2025-05-01T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/29/barley-party-2025-graduates.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A tradition since 2010, 92 graduates on the Agricultural Campus were presented with their Barley Rings at a special anniversary celebration. Agriculture Student Life Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/29/barley-party-2025-graduates.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-04-29T12:30:00Z /news/2025/04/30/honorary-degrees-convocation-dalhousie-spring-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Meet the three exceptional individuals who will be receiving honorary degrees at Spring Convocation 2025, which takes place in late May and early June. Alumni Science Medicine News Environment, Sustainability and Society Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/30/honorary-degrees-convocation-dalhousie-spring-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt and Matt Reeder 2025-04-28T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/25/sheep-shearing-agriculture-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students in the Faculty of Agriculture joined in the shearing of the campus ewes and rams this month 鈥� freeing 750 pounds of fleece that will be used to make blankets and yarn to be turned into hats, mitts and more. Agriculture Community & Culture Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/25/sheep-shearing-agriculture-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers with photos by Jean Lynds 2025-04-25T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/25/vaccines-pandemic-preparedness.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Vaccines have saved more than 154 million lives worldwide over the past 50 years. World Immunization Week is a timely reminder of important ongoing work on vaccines in Canada. Medicine Research Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/25/vaccines-pandemic-preparedness.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Janice E. Graham, Noni MacDonald, Kelley Lee, and 脠ve Dub茅 2025-04-25T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/24/mental-health-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Accessing affordable mental health care is a struggle faced by thousands of Nova Scotians. A community clinic led by two Dal psychologists helps support low-income clients while providing valuable clinical training experience to the province鈥檚 next generation of practitioners. Research Psychology Science Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/24/mental-health-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-04-24T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/23/anti-colonial-forum-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As more faculty members seek guidance on how to bring an anti-colonial perspective to their courses, educational developers at Dal are creating new connection points. Community & Culture Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/23/anti-colonial-forum-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2025-04-23T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/22/indigenous-nursing-health-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Master of Nursing student Courtney Pennell is creating the change she once needed 鈥� bridging worlds with care, culture, and courage. Research Health Professions Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/22/indigenous-nursing-health-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison, with files from the IWK 2025-04-22T12:30:00Z /news/2025/04/17/nobel-prize-winners-summit-lindau.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings see past Nobel winners share their knowledge with some of the world鈥檚 brightest young scientific minds, including Dal鈥檚 Dr. Sarah Martell, who was selected to attend this summer鈥檚 gathering in Germany. Chemistry Research Science Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:12:00 GMT /news/2025/04/17/nobel-prize-winners-summit-lindau.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-04-17T14:12:00Z /news/2025/04/16/africa-canada-strategy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Canada has taken an important first step towards a more strategic, intentional and mutually beneficial relationship with Africa. But it must provide more concrete plans for its implementation. Arts and Social Sciences Political Science Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/16/africa-canada-strategy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews David J Hornsby. David Black, Edward Akuffo and Thomas Kwasi Tieku 2025-04-16T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/17/malek-mahmoud-dalhousie-dentistry.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Malek Mahmoud studies Microbiology and Immunology at Dal, but it's what he does in his spare time that's setting him on the path for a career in dentistry. Student Life Dentistry Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/17/malek-mahmoud-dalhousie-dentistry.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2025-04-16T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/15/oxford-study-abroad-dalhousie-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Last fall, Sarah and Rawan Morshed became the first Dal Computer Science students to study abroad at Oxford University 鈥� an adventure the graduating students found academically inspiring and culturally rich. Student Life Computer Science Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/15/oxford-study-abroad-dalhousie-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Morgane Evans 2025-04-15T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/11/cluckify-chicken-sounds.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New digital tool developed by Dal researchers offers insight into the varied meanings behind a chicken's complex chatter. Agriculture Research Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/11/cluckify-chicken-sounds.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-04-11T11:30:00Z