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A Rising Tide: In conversation with President Kim Brooks about 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s new strategic framework
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ President Kim Brooks discusses the new strategic framework, how it was shaped by community voices, and what it asks of the university and its community. Read more.
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Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Mia Mackenzie, a Master of Social Work student, earned top honours in Dal’s Glovin Award for an essay urging people to resist division by showing up and staying accountable to community.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ researchers are advancing health, clean energy, ocean science, and food innovation with new partner‑driven funding aimed at turning Nova Scotia research strengths into real‑world solutions.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A two‑year deep‑energy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library’s aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus.
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Thursday, May 16, 2019
Deep Saini — a leader who blends national experience with global insight — is set to become 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s 12th president and vice-chancellor. Learn more about Dr. Saini, his background and what he hopes to bring to the Dal community when he begins his term next year.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
A leader in clean water research and advocacy, Graham Gagnon now works to support Dal's broader research community in pushing research and innovation forward.
Friday, May 10, 2019
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ unveiled its new ceremonial object during Spring Convocation ceremonies. Replacing the university mace, the New Dawn Staff of Place and Belonging weaves together the stories and symbols of Dal’s past, present and future in a whole new way.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
An accomplished lawyer and devoted community advocate, Candace Thomas is set to become chair of 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s Board of Governors on July 1.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Edward Snowden’s leaking of U.S. surveillance activites made him a hero to some, a traitor to others, and a global fugitive. Now, as part of an Open Dialogue event during Dal Alumni Days, Snowden will speak to members of the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ community via livestream from Moscow, Russia about our rights and responsibilities as citizens when it comes to privacy.