Regular testing is an important part of stopping the spread of COVID-19 and keeping one another safe, which is why ÆÞÓÑ has launched its own on-campus testing clinic — one of the many layers of protection in the university's safety plan.

New federal funding for Imhotep's Legacy Academy, a university-community partnership that encourages participation in STEM professions by African Nova Scotia youth, will allow the group to continue offering hands-on after-school science activities — and extend those programs to Francophone students as well.

A small ground-breaking ceremony was held last week for Dal's new pollinator garden, a project produced by the ÆÞÓÑ Art Gallery in collaboration with members of the Indigenous Advisory Council as a tribute to the late Mike MacDonald — a queer Mi'kmaq artist.

Mi'kmaq lawyer Patti Doyle-Bedwell, an associate professor in the Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development, on the discovery of the bodies of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school site in B.C. and what needs to happen next in the pursuit of justice.

The Aurum Awards celebrate ÆÞÓÑ alumni for their outstanding achievements and contributions in research and innovation, community engagement and leadership. This year, we recognize five individuals who are helping to build a better world through their work and generosity on a local, national and global level.