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Making a whale of an entrance: 18‑metre blue whale skeleton installed at Dal

Suspended from ceiling of the Steele Ocean Sciences Building is the skeleton of an adult blue whale found washed up in Nova Scotia. The new installation is the centrepiece of the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity and serves as a powerful reminder of the need to protect our ocean and its inhabitants.  Read more.

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Emm Campbell
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of »Ê¹Ú²©²Êapp’s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the »Ê¹Ú²©²Êapp Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.
Mary Jane Webber
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The complicated process of switching the heat off and the cooling on at Dal.
Emm Campbell
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of »Ê¹Ú²©²Êapp’s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the »Ê¹Ú²©²Êapp Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.

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Matt Reeder
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Students from across Canada can vote for candidates in their home ridings from afar at an on-campus polling station next week as part of Elections Canada's Vote on Campus program. Employees and other eligible electors are also welcome to vote early at the poll.
Dawn Morrison
Friday, April 4, 2025
Ted Lasso has emerged as more than just a feel-good sitcom — it’s a masterclass in coaching, teamwork and human connection. Now, a Dal prof is channeling those lessons into the classroom.
Staff
Friday, April 4, 2025
A first-of-its-kind expo hosted on campus last month offered an immersive glimpse into some of the initiatives, research and partnerships that fuel »Ê¹Ú²©²Êapp's progress in supporting global sustainability goals.
Teresa Cyrus, Bob Huish, Ajay Parasram, Brian Bow, Lorn Sheehan, Lisa Barrett
Thursday, April 3, 2025
How should Canada reimagine itself in the age of Trump? We asked six »Ê¹Ú²©²Êapp experts to answer that question — offering insights into how Canadians should navigate the choices ahead.
Jeff Lawton
Friday, March 28, 2025
Learn more about the dozens of students recognized at this year's ceremony for their accomplishments outside the classroom.