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Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province‑wide collaboration at 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ symposium

Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province‑wide collaboration at 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ symposium

Building on 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s Engagement Days, a recent symposium at Dal convened municipal leaders and researchers to address climate, infrastructure and planning pressures shaping water management across Nova Scotia communities.  Read more.

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Photos by Cody Turner, Nick Pearce, and Bruce Bottomley
Friday, June 12, 2026
As convocation comes to a close, here are a few moments from the past weeks captured on stage, behind the scenes, and in between.
Kristy Read
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Libraries hosts a collaborative event to strengthen accurate, inclusive online representation of Mi’kmaw arts and culture through community-driven Wikipedia editing.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big‑picture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience.

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Stephanie Rogers
Friday, September 13, 2024
Twenty-four students in Grades 7 – 12 recently participated in the Culture of Growing program, a youth-led community garden and greenhouse program that contributes to community food security.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, September 12, 2024
You’re invited to the Falling Walls Lab – Atlantic Canada next Tuesday, September 17. The event will bring together young innovators from Atlantic Canada to face a daunting challenge—making the case for why their breakthrough idea has the potential to change the world for the better, in just three minutes.
Kenneth Conrad
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Leticia Magpali, a Biology PhD candidate, spearheaded the creation of a new course on science communications that encourages students to look beyond their final grade.
Words by Matt Reeder, with photos from Nick Pearce
Monday, September 9, 2024
Change comes with the territory when moving away from home to go to university. We asked some of Dal's newest students what special belongings they brought with them to create a feeling of home away from home.
Stacey McCarthy
Friday, September 6, 2024
A one-day public event in honour of Peace Day hosted by Dal’s Dallaire Institute later this month will spotlight the essential yet often under-recognized role of women in addressing critical peace and security challenges affecting children.