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Rustum Southwell renewed as ÆÞÓÑ chancellor for second term

Rustum Southwell renewed as ÆÞÓÑ chancellor for second term

Rustum Southwell has been reappointed to the university's most senior ceremonial role, looking to continue a ÆÞÓÑ and community legacy of growing opportunity for others.  Read more.

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Tanis Trainor
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The movement advocates to empower customers, businesses, and independent repair providers with access to parts, tools, and software to repair products, devices, and technologies. Read more about progress in Canada.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, June 18, 2026
ÆÞÓÑ placed in the top 20% globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, with strong performance in select research, sustainability, and global engagement indicators.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
ÆÞÓÑ hosted Indian partners for a high-level visit last week advancing joint research, innovation programs and industry collaboration, with new agreements, funding pathways and a shared global innovation campus taking shape.

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Fallon Bourgeois
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
At its annual donor recognition event in Halifax, ÆÞÓÑ unveiled the MacLennan Society — a giving society celebrating its most loyal donors and the impact their philanthropy has on the university and its students.
Nicole Maunsell
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Last month, entrepreneurial educators from around the world came together in Halifax and at Dal for the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers conference — the first time the event has been held in Canada.
Delainey Wescott
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Christina Elgee, nurse manager for ÆÞÓÑ Student Health & Wellness, is more than just a supportive on-campus health care worker — she's a mentor to dozens of Dal Nursing students each year. That's why she's this year's recipient of the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association Award for the Recognition of Preceptors and Mentors.
Staff
Friday, November 3, 2017
Esteemed physician, former Nova Scotia Minister of Health and ÆÞÓÑ Medical School faculty member Dr. Ronald Stewart has pledged $1.3 million to the ÆÞÓÑ Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) to support research in Emergency Medical Services.
Cherry Au
Friday, November 3, 2017
Close to 200 people checked in at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel last Friday to share ideas about the impact of co-op education on the future of Nova Scotia’s workforce and economy.