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From 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ to the hit TV show The Pitt: A Nova Scotia innovation changing emergency care
A Nova Scotia‑engineered Ring Rescue device, born at 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ and now used across North America, appeared in an episode of the award‑sweeping medical drama this week, showcasing real-life emergency innovation. Read more.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Students, alumni, and faculty gathered at 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ for an International Women’s Day panel celebrating women in STEM and their stories of discovery, resilience, mentorship, and career growth.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
From international engineering projects to transformative support for Dal students, Richard Murray’s lifelong commitment to people continues to inspire the community he uplifted.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
There was a time when Maeghan Tavener (BA’19) thought they might have to give up dance and theatre due to chronic illness. They found a way back to their passion and are making space for more disabled artists like them.
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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Kristal Ambrose’s (MMM’19) dedication to tackling the issue of plastic waste in our oceans led to a single-use plastics ban in her home country of The Bahamas, and inspired youth to become citizen scientists and join this worthy fight.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Dr. Margaret Oulton (PhD’75) — a professor and prenatal researcher who made a discovery that would eventually lead to the safe delivery of over 10,000 infants across our region — is the inaugural recipient of the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Golden Eagle Lifetime Achievement Award.
Monday, May 29, 2023
This year’s winners—a dentist, a lawyer, a musician, a judge and a nurse practitioner—each share a dedication to their communities, a commitment to justice and a passion for change.
Friday, May 5, 2023
As part of her work at 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ and on the gynecology unit at the IWK, Dr. Rachel Ollivier (PhD’22) created the first patient educational tool in Nova Scotia on sexual health after birth.
Monday, May 1, 2023
Dr. Cynthia Calkin has won an international award for a journal article on findings that are helping to change the lives of people experiencing treatment-resistant bipolar disorder.