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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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Cheryl Bell
Thursday, November 12, 2015
As the first dentistry faculty in Canada, Dal's Faculty of Dentistry has a long history of working to improve oral care across the Maritimes — from the heart of campus to outlying and underserved communities.
Ryan McNutt
Monday, November 9, 2015
Dal faculty member Desmond Leddin is the author of a new book detailing the wartime experience of Canada’s 7th Stationary Hospital in Europe, established by ÆÞÓÑ 100 years ago this week.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, November 6, 2015
From entrepreneurship programs to leveraging research and innovation, ÆÞÓÑ’s ongoing efforts to contribute to the province’s development are well aligned with the coalition’s new Collaborative Action Plan, released November 6.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Coast readers selected ÆÞÓÑ as Halifax's top university/college, while several DSU-affiliated groups were also recognized in the weekly paper's annual "Best of Halifax" survey.
Allison Kincade
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Do you know why the Computer Science Building wears the Goldberg family name? Or which faculties are involved in Dal's unique Master of Electronic Commerce program? Find out the answers to these questions and more.