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"We're just scratching the surface": OTN leader named to Canada's Top 40 under 40
OTN Scientific Director Rob Lennox discusses the growing impact of ocean tracking and why scientists are only beginning to unlock the potential of the data they collect. Read more.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Thousands of students turned donated goods into practical finds during the Free Store's back-to-school rush, showcasing the growing demand for affordable, sustainable shopping on campus.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Under new Director Rachelle McKay, TYP welcomes a new cohort, unveils an upgraded home base, and builds on a legacy stretching back more than five decades.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Designed around real-world challenges facing firefighters, the program supports professional growth and helps enhance emergency response capacity in communities throughout Nova Scotia.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
A dentist may seem an unlikely contender to be named Canada’s best amateur baker, but for Sachin Seth, balancing enticing confectionery and elite dental care is second nature. Read our Q&A with the Dal Dentistry professor and contestant on CBC's Great Canadian Baking Show — and don’t miss his special home baking recipe that’s perfect for students.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Fitness star Shaun T is making his first-ever visit to Halifax on September 22 for a community workout as part of the Faculty of Health's "Healthy Living, Healthy Life" conference. Don't miss out — get your tickets today.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Campus can sometimes feel like a place of constant change — especially when the spaces themselves are changing, too. Take a look at some of the major construction, renovation and space upgrade projects recently completed or set to wrap up soon.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Wasitha Thilakarnathna’s dreams of becoming a food scientist are one step closer to reality thanks to the recent launch of Dal’s new PhD in Agricultural Sciences — the first of its kind in Atlantic Canada.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
The Honourable Scott Brison was on campus Monday to officially launch DeepSense — a unique research partnership between industry, academia and government that will help companies solve ocean-related data challenges.