Updates on the fall break, exam schedule and more: ow.ly/Bs1i50X0uBr

DFA collective agreement ratified by both DFA and Board. Details: ow.ly/M5Wk50WYpuM

Last night, the Board and the Dalhousie Faculty Association reached a tentative collective agreement and mutually agreed to end the labour disruption. Suspended classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, September 23. (1/2)

Labour disruption ends: Dalhousie Board of Governors and DFA reach tentative agreement: ow.ly/YwCi50WXi8f

Bargaining update: The bargaining teams for the Dalhousie Board of Governors and Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) have agreed to continue discussions this evening (Monday, September 15).

Addressing Dalhousie's budget: Arena, surplus and more — A message from Gitta Kulczycki, vice-president finance and administration, addressing a few significant misconceptions about Dalhousie's finances that have arisen over the last few weeks during the current labour disruption: ow.ly/o49350WVcAn

Board shares new offer with DFA, reaffirms commitment to resolving labour disruption - a message from Kim Brooks, President and Vice-Chancellor: ow.ly/Xltu50WUTGt

The Dalhousie Board of Governors and the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) met this afternoon to resume discussions. At 4 p.m., the Conciliator ended the conciliation session. At this time, the parties have no further conciliation dates scheduled.

The following is a joint statement from the Dalhousie University Board of Governors and the Dalhousie Faculty Association. The Dalhousie Board of Governors and the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) met this morning (Monday, Sept. 8) to resume discussions. (1/2)

September 4 Labour Relations Update: Dalhousie Board welcomes conciliation opportunity with DFA, offers to meet earlier to resolve labour disruption.

Earlier today, the bargaining team representing the Dalhousie Board of Governors extended an invitation to the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) to engage in interest arbitration to reach a new collective agreement. For more information: www.dal.ca/dept/hr/labo...

The University has initiated a lockout for Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) members, effective as of 9:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, August 20. Please visit the Labour Relations website for FAQs: ow.ly/zGXR50WIRSS

Recognizing the minds behind the momentum: Dal’s 2025 research awards honours research excellence across disciplines — from sleep science to ocean sustainability, digital health to decolonized data. Details -

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Cathie O’Toole as the appointment of Cathie O’Toole as the university’s next Vice-President Finance and Administration. Details: buff.ly/6xoWzly

A Dalhousie‑led gene therapy trial offers new hope for patients with Fabry, a rare genetic disorder: buff.ly/gh7o7nN :

Dal researcher Dr. Luc Cousineau investigates how online communities radicalize young men, revealing the dangerous intersection of digital culture, masculinity, and far-right extremism. Details:

Dalhousie’s global reputation continues to grow, with our overall score rising nine points year-over-year in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. This rise is thanks to improvements across several indicators, including key research and international faculty. Learn more: buff.ly/lIrUJ7T

25 Dal students were selected for the Dalhousie-McCall MacBain Leadership Academy's prestigious High-Performance Leadership cohort, an honour that carries up to $15K in scholarships. Details: buff.ly/u5VVvY0 Recipients were chosen for their leadership, academic excellence, and community impact.

Join Dal students, alumni, faculty, and staff in the Halifax Pride Parade on Saturday, July 19 (rain or shine). 🏳️‍🌈 Meet at 11:00 a.m. at spot C27 on Cogswell Street. We're a walking/biking entry—no float or storage—so please pack light. Water and sunscreen provided.

A team of Dal student researchers recently won a prestigious global ocean engineering challenge by tackling one of the fundamental problems in polar research: how to collect vital ocean data from sensors deployed beneath huge ice sheets. #DalProud Learn more:

A flag-raising event on campus last week set the tone for this year's Pride festivities with powerful speeches, vibrant energy, and a renewed commitment to equity. Details:

In his fifth year of civil engineering, Wilfried Kindo is preparing to graduate as our first-ever undergrad from Burkina Faso. Wilfreid has embraced a new way of life, new people, new customs, and new foods - he's now a fan of poutine! More on his international perspective: buff.ly/JK21AEY

In a new Times Higher Education article, Dalhousie's Daniella Sieukaran shares advice on using social media to transform Gen Z students from mindless scrollers to mindful scholars, with a guide to using each platform effectively in teaching: buff.ly/DcrSYav

Plastics threaten ecosystems and human health, but evidence‑based solutions are under political fire. A healthy, sustainable planet means supporting action based on scientific evidence, not misinformation and political rhetoric, writes Dal's Tony Walker and colleague Miriam Diamond.

Due to the forecasted rain, the flag raising and BBQ will now take place in the Weldon Law Building Atrium. See you there!

✨ Big Gay Film Festival – Outdoor movie nights at 9:00 p.m. Bring your blankets, besties to Studley Quad! 🎬 July 9: The Birdcage 🎬 July 16: Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story 🎬 Sept 6: But I’m A Cheerleader (Indoor location available in case of rain!) 🎥

A Dalhousie-led garden program at a Nova Scotia women’s prison is helping inmates build skills, confidence, and community while growing food and hope. The initiative has been renewed for three more years. More:

Join us on July 24, 2025 for Community Day at our Dalhousie Agricultural Campus! From 10am to 2pm we will open our campus to the community and celebrate all things agriculture. buff.ly/f3mGwrg

Our Important Dates calendar has been updated to reflect the 2025/2026 academic year: buff.ly/l97hAaP

The newest blog posts from our 2025 OpenThink cohort are now available to read — covering everything from the hidden cost of AI conversations, to why your family cancer history matters: buff.ly/2QPL2eR

Gather in the Studley Quad as we raise the Progress Pride Flag in solidarity and celebration. Stick around for a free BBQ at the Killam Library Podium! 🌈 🍔

Dal professor emeritus and evolutionary biologist Dr. Doolittle was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, the highest honour in the Order, in recognition of a career that's upended our understanding of the natural world and helped made Canada a global leader in genome evolution:

Major reforms could fundamentally reshape fisheries science and management in Canada, write Dal's Megan Bailey and colleagues. Yet most Canadians are unaware of how DFO’s science-management process works, or why change might be needed.

The future of Canada’s farming sector — and by extension its food security, rural communities and economic sovereignty — will depend on its ability to turn today’s crisis into tomorrow’s opportunity.

A Dal study from PhD candidate Patrick Hickey examines how rise in discrimination, harmful rhetoric targeting 2SLGBTQ+ people is affecting their mental health: buff.ly/k2n0TTo

Dr. Keisha Jefferies leads a groundbreaking study exploring Black women’s mental health in Nova Scotia, aiming to create culturally relevant care and amplify overlooked voices.

Know a student starting at Dal this fall. Tell them about Dal Student Life, a platform dedicated to sharing the stories students are living — those experiences of what it's like to be a student at Dal. Content is created for students, by students: buff.ly/E91vqyY

Thousands of Dal grads in the Class of 2025 have crossed the stage at Spring Convocation ceremonies this month. Get to know some of these inspiring individuals below and find our whole suite of profiles here: buff.ly/2rKXppA

The world needs bold, equitable climate action at the 2025 G7 summit: buff.ly/kG8bH1p

This spring, we marked a historic milestone as the first graduates of our Black and African Diaspora Studies major cross the Convocation stage. Meet James Dixon and Portia Wright: buff.ly/0P8JGxH

Post your reading recommendations for Dal Reads 2025-2026! What should the Dal community read together? @dalhousie.bsky.social @dal-english.bsky.social

Cultivating Financial Success: How Ronda Bellefontaine helps farmers grow their business savvy: buff.ly/TruKcQn

Dalhousie is seeking exceptional research leaders for the 2026 CERC competition – one of Canada’s most prestigious research initiatives providing up to $8M over eight years to fuel game-changing research. 👉 Apply now: www.dal.ca/CERC-2026 👈

Convocation season is here! We're hosting 21 Convocation ceremonies between May 30 and June 19. Ceremonies will be held in-person, and we're also live-streaming the events, which can be viewed here: buff.ly/Qf48C14 🎓 🐯

Know someone who is headed to Dal in September? The transition to campus life can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help you, or your loved one get off on the right foot, we’ve compiled a few checklists: buff.ly/3BOXXXZ

You’ll see the New Dawn Staff of Place and Belonging at each Convocation ceremony. It’s carried by the University Beadle at the head of the graduate procession, placed onstage to signal the start of the celebration, and carried back out to mark the end. buff.ly/x4oIOxC

Join us on May 27, in Guysborough, for an engaging community event on renewable energy innovation. We're hosting an interactive session with Dr. Mita Dasog, researcher and professor from our Faculty of Science. Register for the free event here: buff.ly/wrkk1E9

What does it mean to have few or no friends in a time when social connection is seen as key to a healthy and fulfilling life? This is the question at the centre of our recent research study on modern friendship in an Atlantic Canadian city.

Join us on Friday, May 23, to hear about Dal alum Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan's incredible career as a NASA astronaut, an oceanographer and geologist, and to learn more about the future of space travel! Register for the free talk: buff.ly/T4C4M7x

Dalhousie is seeking visionary scholars for the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chairs program – one of Canada’s most prestigious and generously funded research initiatives. 👉 Apply now: www.dal.ca/CERC-2026 👈