ÆÞÓÑ and community partners hosted Waters Flowing Together in Iona, Cape Breton last month —a three-day celebration blending Indigenous knowledge, ocean science, music, and culture on Bras d'Or Lake.

ÆÞÓÑ’s new marine biodiversity centre opens to the public this December, offering guests a chance to explore the ocean through immersive exhibits, Indigenous storytelling, and Michael’s Whale — a breathtaking blue whale skeleton.

ÆÞÓÑ’s Stanfield Conversation addressed the erosion of democratic norms, warning that trust, not just laws, is essential to safeguarding democracy amid rising authoritarian tendencies.

A new clinic led by Dal and community partners — with funding from GSK Canada — will offer faster, community-based respiratory care that empowers patients and trains future professionals while easing pressure on Nova Scotia’s overstretched health system.

ÆÞÓÑ Senate returned this fall with new chair Dr. Sachin Seth, tackling academic challenges with collaboration, curiosity, and a renewed focus on inclusive, forward-thinking governance.