Dal ranked among the top 20 universities in the world and third in Canada in the 2021 Time Higher Education Impact Rankings for its research, outreach and stewardship in the 'Clean Water and Sanitation' category. Learn more about Rob Jamieson, one of the university's leading researchers in the area.

As Nova Scotians turned out in droves to get tested for COVID-19 in late April, dozens of 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Medical School residents, graduate students, medical students, and physicians pitched in to help lab staff process the growing backlog of tests.

Inside the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Community Report for 2020-2021, you’ll learn about stories, projects and experiences that demonstrate Dal’s important role in its local community and across the region, country and world.

In this week’s column, Dr. Saini reflects on recent opportunities to discuss leadership with two of 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s esteemed alumni — The Honourable A. Anne McLellen and Dr. Bonnie Henry — as well as some of 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s future leaders.

In her new role advocating on behalf of Nova Scotian farmers, Carolyn Van Den Heuvel (Class of ’10) will aim to tackle key challenges faced by the industry today, including climate change, labour shortages and public trust.