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This is Dalhousie University โ€“ one of Canadaโ€™s leading research-intensive universities, just steps from the ocean. ๐ŸŒŠ

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Mapping the data that quietly threatens Canadaโ€™s national security Through a research partnership with Calian, Dalhousie is helping defence and government leaders understand how everyday digital activity creates exploitable cyber risk and how to mitigate it before it...

Through a research partnership with Calian, Dalhousie is helping defence and government leaders understand how everyday digital activity creates exploitable cyber risk and how to mitigate it before it becomes an operational vulnerability:

17.02.2026 15:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations to recent Dal grads Will Jones (BA'25) and Devarshi Shah (BA'24), who have been named as finalists for the 2026 McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill.

Congrats also to King's finalists Jonah Cameron and Lauren Sooksom.

Meet the finalists: ow.ly/V1eu50Y9kN5

05.02.2026 15:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Watch Dr. Suresh Neethirajan and his team on CBC's The Nature of Things documentary series: CLUCK! Chickens Exposed, on YouTube: buff.ly/ZVXiXUh

04.02.2026 17:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From Dal Tigers to Team Canada, Dal alum returns to the Olympics Former Tigers hockey forward Mike Evelyn Oโ€™Higgins (BEng'19) is in Cortina dโ€™Ampezzo to compete in both two and fourman bobsleigh. Heโ€ฏbalancesโ€ฏa demanding sport with a full-time engineering careerโ€ฆ

From the Dal Tigers to Team Canada! Alum Mike Evelyn Oโ€™Higgins (BEng'19) is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics! Balancing a demanding sport with a full-time engineering career, he intends to embrace every moment of his second Olympic journey.

We'll be cheering him on!

03.02.2026 19:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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S'no rest 'til the job is done: The massive effort behind Dal's winter storm response: buff.ly/4ygZI1Q

31.01.2026 17:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dalhousie Portal - Public Event Registration Dalhousie Job & Career Fair (Exhibitors)

Our annual Dalhousie Job & Career Fair takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Access a deep and diverse talent pool, including for full- and part-time hiring, summer, co-op and internship work terms, casual and volunteer opportunities.

Learn more about becoming an exhibitor here:

30.01.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New courseโ€‘based masterโ€™s program trains next generation of fisheries experts Dalโ€™s new Master of Fisheries Science combines data-intensive coursework, field training, and industry mentorship to ready graduates for todayโ€™s evolving marine sector in just 16 months

Our new Master of Fisheries Science combines data-intensive coursework, field training, and industry mentorship to ready graduates for todayโ€™s evolving marine sector in just 16 months. Details:

22.01.2026 21:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Law edges higher in 2026 THE World University Rankings by Subject See how Dal fared across 11 broad disciplines in the latest Times Higher Education report.

Dalhousie Law continued its climb into the top 100 in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject: buff.ly/Vudj9l0

We placed 85th globally, in the worldโ€™s most-watched global subject ranking, up four spots year over year and 15 spots from 2024!

22.01.2026 17:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The ocean is changing and so are the ways we manage it. Stay ahead with tools & theories for marine management, a new self-paced online course from our Marine Affairs Program.

Learn on your own schedule, update your skills, and apply new approaches to real-world marine challenges: buff.ly/K3Ci3r2

21.01.2026 16:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A CKDU interview with Dal professor Scott Chapman on how the discovery of a galaxy cluster's super-hot gas could change scientistsโ€™ understanding of how clusters form: buff.ly/OlS6xor.

16.01.2026 21:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Considering a move? Dalhousie University is recruiting for up to 30 tenure and tenure-track faculty roles supported by the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative and a $1.7B investment from the Government of Canada. Apply by Jan 23: buff.ly/tfhDaUS

15.01.2026 14:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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All Rhodes lead to home for Medicine student Sierra Sparks, Dalhousieโ€™s 92nd Rhodes Scholar, graduated from Oxford University in 2025 and is now in her first year of medical school at Dalhousie. Her story highlights the importance ofโ€ฆ

Sierra Sparks, Dalhousieโ€™s 92nd Rhodes Scholar, graduated from Oxford University in 2025 and is now in her first year of medical school, back here at Dal! Her story highlights the importance of persistence and representation:

08.01.2026 17:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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President Kim Brooks, Dr. Pat Croskerry appointed to Order of Canada The latest set of appointments to one of Canada's highest honours has a number of familiar Dal faces, including President Kim Brooks and retired Faculty of Medicine faculty member Dr. Pat Croskerry.

The latest set of appointments to one of Canada's highest honours has a number of familiar Dal faces, including President Kim Brooks and retired Faculty of Medicine faculty member Dr. Pat Croskerry:

07.01.2026 19:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hot galaxy cluster could rewrite our understanding of the universe, according to researchers from Dal and UBC: buff.ly/sSzzQWs via @dailymail.co.uk

05.01.2026 19:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Two female students smile while looking at a book together in front of the service desk at the Kellogg Library.

Two female students smile while looking at a book together in front of the service desk at the Kellogg Library.

Happy New Year! We are very pleased to share our 2024-2025 annual report. Amid an ever-changing academic landscape, the library remains at the heart of Dalhousie University, providing essential resources, innovative services, and spaces that foster learning and research: bit.ly/DL-annualrep...

05.01.2026 18:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A big opportunity for researchers thinking about whatโ€™s next. Dalhousie University is recruiting up to 30 tenure and tenure-track faculty supported by the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. Strong support, big ambition.

Apply by Jan 23: buff.ly/tfhDaUS

05.01.2026 14:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For over 200 years, students, staff, and faculty have walked our halls, shared ideas, and built memories that last a lifetime.

This season, we celebrate every generation that makes Dal shineโ€”past, present, and future. Hereโ€™s to joy, connection, and the promise of whatโ€™s ahead in 2026, and beyond!

24.12.2025 16:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dalhousie University is hiring. Weโ€™re recruiting up to 30 tenure and tenure-track faculty supported by Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative and a $1.7B federal investment. Curious about building your next chapter in Canada? Apply by Jan. 19: www.dal.ca/research-recruitment

19.12.2025 19:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 13 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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2025: The year as told through some of Dal's biggest stories Dalhousieโ€™s 2025 Year in Review brings together 45 stories of innovation, achievement, and community, offering a vivid snapshot of the moments and milestones that helped shape a transformative year.

Dalhousieโ€™s 2025 Year in Review brings together 45 stories of innovation, achievement, and community, offering a vivid snapshot of the moments and milestones that helped shape a transformative year: ow.ly/Qmv250XLAw6

18.12.2025 18:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish celebration also called the Festival of Lights. This year, Hanukkah begins this evening.

To all of those in the Dalhousie community who will begin their celebrations this weekend, may this Hanukkah bring blessings of joy, unity and hope

14.12.2025 18:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Killer whales + dolphins = teamwork? For the first time, these ocean giants were caught hunting salmon together off B.C.โ€™s coast. Dive into the surprising alliance and what it means for marine science. Video: buff.ly/bGW1g85

Read more: buff.ly/4xWl9gv

(๐Ÿท๏ธ @news.ubc.ca, @hakai.org)

11.12.2025 16:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dalhousie celebrate the launch of the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative, a major investment of up to $1.7 billion to strengthen research excellence and attract leading international researchers to Canadian universities: www.canada.ca/en/innovatio...

10.12.2025 21:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Canadaโ€™s Food Price Report 2026 predicts families will spend up to $994 more on food next year Experts warn rising grocery costs will strain household budgets as new analysis reveals key trends, regional impacts, and policy shifts shaping Canadaโ€™s food affordability in the year ahead.

The average family will spend an additional $994 on food next year, according to Canadaโ€™s Food Price Report 2026. Details: buff.ly/UWMjjlo

04.12.2025 20:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
SKIP character flying in rocket ship, another character wearing a space helmet in front of a blue sky background with clouds. Text reads "Launching SKIP's new Strategic Plan #ItDoesntHaveToHurt". SKIP's logo in bottom left corner

SKIP character flying in rocket ship, another character wearing a space helmet in front of a blue sky background with clouds. Text reads "Launching SKIP's new Strategic Plan #ItDoesntHaveToHurt". SKIP's logo in bottom left corner

๐ŸงตSKIP is helping to close the gap for kids in pain by elevating our national mission and launching a bold new strategic plan! ๐Ÿš€ Check it out here: kidsinpain.ca/who-we-are/

25.11.2025 14:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From classroom to clinic: Dalhousieโ€™s first physician assistant cohort steps into Nova Scotiaโ€™s healthโ€‘care system Dalhousie introduces its first graduates of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, marking a milestone in Maritime health education and expanding access to care across Nova Scotia through ...

The first graduates of our Master of Physician Assistant Studies program are now stepping into Nova Scotiaโ€™s health-care system, helping to expand access to care across the province through advanced clinical training and collaborative practices.

Details: ow.ly/NIlu50XyHH1

28.11.2025 15:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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DalSolutions: The madeโ€‘inโ€‘Nova Scotia innovations protecting Canadaโ€™s wild blueberry capital Dalhousie researchers work closely with Nova Scotiaโ€™s wild blueberry farmers to develop the innovations the sector needs to succeed as climate impacts intensify.

Dalhousie researchers work closely with Nova Scotiaโ€™s wild blueberry farmers to develop the innovations the sector needs to succeed as climate impacts intensify:

25.11.2025 16:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Meet Isaac Bahler, Dalhousieโ€™s 95th Rhodes Scholar! From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Bahlerโ€™s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions: buff.ly/dFHMzsq

19.11.2025 16:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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DalSolutions: Modeling the future of transportation in Halifax Dalhousie research is helping the Halifax Regional Municipality plan a transportation system thatโ€™s efficient, sustainable, and ready for the cityโ€™s rapid growth.

โ€œWe can move a lot more people in a lane full of buses than in a lane full of cars. But that requires change, and thatโ€™s whatโ€™s difficult for a lot of people.โ€ Can data help Halifax shift its #CarBrain mentality? #CarCulture www.dal.ca/news/2025/11...

14.11.2025 18:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1429 ๐Ÿ” 250 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 79 ๐Ÿ“Œ 14
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From Arctic law to viral epidemics: Dalhousie's newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges Dalhousie celebrates new and renewed Canada Research Chairs tackling global challenges from Arctic law and anti-Black racism to climate resilience, clean energy, and pandemic preparedness.

We are proud to celebrate nine new and renewed Canada Research Chairs whose research tackles everything from global health to ocean sustainability and agriculture:

12.11.2025 18:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New clinic set to revolutionize respiratory care in Nova Scotia A new clinic led by Dal and community partners โ€” with funding from GSK Canada โ€”ย will offer faster, community-based respiratory care that empowers patients and trains future professionals while easingโ€ฆ

We're helping to revolutionize respiratory care in Nova Scotia by opening a new community clinic in Halifax, designed to improve outcomes for patients facing urgent respiratory health challenges:

10.11.2025 23:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0