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From 'scandalous' cycling trousers to velvet gowns, students revive 1897 fashion
Step inside this year’s Historical Dress showcase for an up‑close look at the craftsmanship, collaboration and historical detail behind the garments students spent a year bringing to life. Read more.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments.
Friday, March 20, 2026
More than 80 people gathered for the 15th annual Weldon Literary Moot based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein, raising $4,530 for charity.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dal’s inaugural menopause event highlighted shared experiences, practical tools, and a push for workplace inclusion, ending with a pledge to support employees through this life stage.
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Thursday, September 15, 2022
More than 100 student societies, clubs, and community groups converged on Studley Quad Tuesday for Dal’s Fall 2022 Society & Volunteer Expo. We showcase a handful sure to appeal to theatre-lovers, gamers, builders, and more.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The Royal Society of Canada has named Dr. Afua Cooper the winner of its J. B. Tyrrell Historical Medal in recognition of her impactful scholarship on Canadian Black history.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The Schulich School of Law and the Dalhousie Law Alumni Association honour lawyer Alex Neve (LLB ’87) for his work in advancing human rights internationally.
Thursday, September 8, 2022
pilipiliÂţ» tapped into the expertise of Inspiring Communities, a not-for-profit group that builds collaborative relationships for social change, for guidance in addressing the complex issue of street parties and high-risk party culture.
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Just months before she was crowned Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Elizabeth dropped by Dalhousie's campus as part of a cross-Canada tour. Hundreds gathered in the rain to greet the woman who went on to become Britain's longest-serving monarch.