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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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Ryan McNutt
Monday, November 21, 2016
Maike van Niekerk has accomplished a lot in her time as a Dal Nursing student: conducting research on cancer and Canada's Indigenous peoples; winning several major university and community awards; launching a cancer charity in memory of her mother. Now, she's off to study at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.
Kelly Taylor
Monday, November 21, 2016
The ÆÞÓÑ Census is a confidential survey about the university's diversity, and helps Dal develop programs and supports to foster a respectful, inclusive environment for everyone. Learn more about the census and how to complete it.
Cory Burris, Michele Charlton, Nikki Comeau and Anja Samardzic
Friday, November 18, 2016
Researchers from Dal's Faculties of Science and Medicine took home awards in three of the four major categories at the 14th annual Discovery Awards, which celebrate science, technology and innovation in Nova Scotia. Dal Physics Professor Jeff Dahn was also inducted into the Nova Scotia Science Hall of Fame.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Acting students in Dal's Fountain School of Performing Arts help bring the College of Continuing Education's Accident Investigation course to life.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Formerly known as the Office of Human Rights, Equity and Harassment Prevention, Dal Human Rights & Equity Services has a new name, a new strategic framework, is adding new staff positions, and is looking for a new space to better support its mission.