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New certificate aims to strengthen fire service leadership across Nova Scotia

New  certificate aims to strengthen fire service leadership across Nova Scotia

Designed around real-world challenges facing firefighters, the program supports professional growth and helps enhance emergency response capacity in communities throughout Nova Scotia.  Read more.

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Kenneth Conrad
Friday, August 14, 2026
Dal’s EcoHope encourages small but meaningful actions to combat anxiety around climate change, including bringing together a community of volunteers to plant a pollinator garden at a Halifax park.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, August 21, 2026
Relive highlights from this year's Community Day at the Faculty of Agriculture in photos.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Faculty member Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dallaire Institute ED Shelly Whitman, and several Dal alumni are among this year’s appointees to the Order of Nova Scotia, honouring significant contributions to the province.

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Kelly Taylor
Friday, July 11, 2025
As Dal prepares for the next edition of the Your Voice employee survey this fall, take a look at how the university and its Faculties and units have responded to the most recent survey, leading efforts to enhance wellness, recognition, and workplace culture.
Photos by Danny Abriel
Thursday, July 10, 2025
A flag-raising event on campus Tuesday set the tone for this year's Pride festivities with powerful speeches, vibrant energy, and a renewed commitment to equity.
Kate Rogers
Friday, July 4, 2025
A 2023 flood devastated ’s medical research hub. Two years later, labs reopen, revealing a powerful story of recovery, innovation, and community strength.
Tanis Trainor
Friday, July 4, 2025
A partnership with a nearby community school tapped into children's creativity to ensure the new medical sciences building feel inviting once it opens later this year.
Maryem Zia
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
This year’s DPMG Awards recognize eight exceptional professionals whose leadership, innovation, and service continue to strengthen ’s mission and enrich the university community in meaningful, lasting ways.