/news.html Dal News - News Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:55:18 GMT 2024-12-21T05:55:18Z /news/2024/12/19/dalhousie-2024-year-in-stories.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Life-changing research, award-winning students, a historic fundraising campaign, cultural milestones — 2024 was a year to remember. Revisit some of our biggest stories of the year. Student Life Health Professions Senior Administration Research Facilities Management Science Human Resources News Engineering Community & Culture Agriculture Graduate Studies Alumni Architecture and Planning Arts and Social Sciences Indigenous Convocation Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/19/dalhousie-2024-year-in-stories.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-12-19T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/19/legacy-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews More than 40 faculty and staff across campus were recognized for excellence in research, teaching, workplace safety, and service throughout their careers. Research News Community & Culture Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/19/legacy-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2024-12-19T09:30:00Z /news/2024/12/10/qs-sustainability-ranking-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ���ϳԹ���ranked at 107 out of 1,744 participating institutions in the latest global sustainability ranking from QS, cracking the top 100 on a range of measures and placing 12th out of 32 institutions in Canada. Research Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/10/qs-sustainability-ranking-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-12-10T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/05/canada-food-price-report-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The 2025 report forecasts overall food prices will increase by 3% to 5% at a time when 8.7 million Canadians are living in food-insecure households. Research Management Agriculture News Community & Culture Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024/12/05/canada-food-price-report-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kim Humes 2024-12-05T12:00:00Z /news/2024/12/04/clarivate-highly-cited-researchers-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal faculty Drs. Noni MacDonald, Eric Oliver, and Tony Walker are named in data analytics company Clarivate’s annual list of Highly Cited Researchers for 2024. Research Science Medicine News Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/04/clarivate-highly-cited-researchers-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2024-12-04T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/27/trump-tariffs-united-states-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposals for massive tariffs on Canadian goods has spooked many. Dr. Brian Bow explains what it could mean for Canada. Research Arts and Social Sciences Political Science News Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:22:00 GMT /news/2024/11/27/trump-tariffs-united-states-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2024-11-27T14:22:00Z /news/2024/11/28/centre-learning-and-teaching-ben-tait.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Ben Tait recently joined Dal’s Centre for Learning and Teaching as executive director, eager to empower the university’s educational specialists as they support instructors in their core mission of getting students excited about learning. News Senior Administration Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/28/centre-learning-and-teaching-ben-tait.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-27T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/27/dalhousie-publications-performances-showcase-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A look at some of the latest publications and creative work emerging out of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, from books about the daughters of immigrants and Canadian exceptionalism to a philosophy professor's foray into stand-up comedy. Research Arts and Social Sciences News Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/27/dalhousie-publications-performances-showcase-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2024-11-27T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/25/accessibility-able-after-dal-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new program at Dal assists students and alumni with disabilities as they transition from university life into the workforce. Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/25/accessibility-able-after-dal-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2024-11-25T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/19/king-s-dalhousie-taskforce.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A century after a devastating fire led to a formal association between Dal and King’s, a rapid taskforce seeks to inject new ideas and innovation into the partnership. Student Life Student Services Senior Administration Arts and Social Sciences Science News Community & Culture Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/19/king-s-dalhousie-taskforce.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-19T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/15/digital-nova-scotia-awards-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alumni, faculty and staff were among the winners at last week’s awards ceremony, which recognized individuals and organizations making a transformative impact on Atlantic Canada’s tech industry. Computer Science News Community & Culture Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/15/digital-nova-scotia-awards-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2024-11-15T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/15/marion-brown-teaching-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The classroom can be an intimidating place for some students. Dr. Marion Brown of the School of Social Work strives to ensure everyone feels comfortable and connected in their learning. Student Life Health Professions News Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/15/marion-brown-teaching-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-15T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/14/global-academic-subject-rankings-2024-dalhousie-shanghairanking.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Learn more about Dal's improvement in Human Biological Sciences and its other best-ranked subjects in the 2024 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects. Research News Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/14/global-academic-subject-rankings-2024-dalhousie-shanghairanking.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-14T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/12/student-support-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews An exciting new support team established this year helps students get back on track after setbacks and identifies ways to improve safety and belonging at Dal. Student Life Student Services News Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/12/student-support-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2024-11-12T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/08/remembrance-day-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews George Stairs set a new academic record for marks when he was a student at Dalhousie. Just a few years later, he perished serving in the First World War — a story of sacrifice captured in compelling fashion in a newspaper found in a trench on the frontlines. News Community & Culture Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/08/remembrance-day-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-08T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/07/dr--rachel-ollivier-most-powerful-women-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Less than a decade into her career, nursing alum Dr. Rachel Ollivier shares that she is inspired and determined to help shape the future of women’s health. Alumni News Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:25:00 GMT /news/2024/11/07/dr--rachel-ollivier-most-powerful-women-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Allison Barss 2024-11-07T14:25:00Z /news/2024/11/07/rita-orji-arthur-b-macdonald-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The fellowship recognizes the computer scientist's groundbreaking work in personalized and adaptive digital interventions powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning and is accompanied by a research grant of $250,000 over the next two years. Computer Science Research News Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/07/rita-orji-arthur-b-macdonald-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2024-11-07T05:30:00Z /news/2024/11/05/trump-us-election-canada-scenarios.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Scenario planning provides an effective way for Canadian officials to address high levels of uncertainty in the Canada-U.S. relationship. Here’s how it works. Research News Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMT /news/2024/11/05/trump-us-election-canada-scenarios.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kevin Quigley 2024-11-05T14:00:00Z /news/2024/11/05/people-and-culture-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The evolution to People and Culture underscores Dal's commitment to nurturing belonging and fostering partnerships across units to provide a more holistic approach centered around the employee experience. News Senior Administration Community & Culture Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:49:00 GMT /news/2024/11/05/people-and-culture-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kelly Taylor 2024-11-04T13:49:00Z /news/2024/11/04/murray-sinclair-dies-dalhousie-belonging.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Honourable Murray Sinclair — lawyer, former senator, and chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada — passed away this week at the age of 73. Back in 2018, the Dal honorary degree recipient shared his vision of belonging as part of the university 200th anniversary celebrations. News Community & Culture Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/04/murray-sinclair-dies-dalhousie-belonging.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2024-11-04T12:30:00Z /news/2024/10/28/new-doctoral-scholarship-program-to-expand-phd-opportunities-and.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ���ϳԹ���has established the new $3.2-million ���ϳԹ���Research Excellence Scholarship to support PhD students and increase their enrolment over the next three years. Research Student Life News Graduate Studies Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024/10/28/new-doctoral-scholarship-program-to-expand-phd-opportunities-and.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mike Fleury 2024-10-28T13:00:00Z /news/2024/10/25/agriculture-course-mikmaw-natural-resources.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews They have attained great understanding of history, carry wisdom, and are caretakers of traditional teachings. And now, five Mi'kmaq knowledge keepers are part of a new course that will introduce students to Indigenous practices of being custodians of the land and of animals. Agriculture News Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/10/25/agriculture-course-mikmaw-natural-resources.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-25T11:30:00Z /news/2024/10/23/dr--ron-stewart-memory.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Cape Breton-born physician and ���ϳԹ���professor emeritus garnered many honours during his career, including being named a “Hero of Emergency Medicine” by the American College of Emergency Physicians, for his leadership in reshaping health care in new ways that saved lives. Research Medicine News Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:36:00 GMT /news/2024/10/23/dr--ron-stewart-memory.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dayna Park and Kate Rogers 2024-10-23T13:36:00Z /news/2024/10/17/ember-unite-changermakers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wildfires recur year after year in countries around the world. Alejandro Quezada and his teamates at the UNITE 2030 summit proved successful in their quest to find an innovative solution. Student Life Science Agriculture News Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/10/17/ember-unite-changermakers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2024-10-17T11:30:00Z /news/2024/10/11/cybersecurity-dalhousie-grant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Srini Sampalli leads a team that will train nearly 200 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students to address new vulnerabilities impacting emerging technologies. Computer Science Research News Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/10/11/cybersecurity-dalhousie-grant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2024-10-11T11:30:00Z