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Behind the ice: The low‑tech craft used to build Dal’s new world‑class Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink

Behind the ice: The low‑tech craft used to build Dal’s new world‑class Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink

See how Dal’s Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink took shape through patient layering, old‑school methods, and impressive human skill that still outperforms high‑tech alternatives.  Read more.

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Office of Equity and Inclusion
Thursday, February 5, 2026
To celebrate African Heritage Month, five members of the Dalhousie community were honoured for their outstanding commitment to African Nova Scotian, Black, and African Diaspora culture across campus and through various external communities.
Ryan McNutt and Tanis Trainor, photos by Danny Abriel
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the Dalhousie Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation.
Kristy Read
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.

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Jalana Lewis
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Dalhousie’s African Nova Scotian Strategy group has secured a prestigious SSHRC Insight Grant to propel an important research ethics project into its next phase.
Photos by Danny Abriel
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The annual summer event, open to all, showcases the best of what the Ag Campus has to offer: beautiful grounds and facilities, unique people and programs, and tractor loads of community spirit.
Yuan Yuan
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Dal-based Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security is ramping up emergency prevention efforts across Latin America thanks to a $1-million gift from The Slaight Family Foundation.
Photos by Nick Pearce
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Dalhousie’s vibrant crew lit up Halifax Pride with joy, colour, and solidarity — a celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and community captured beautifully here in photos.
Dayna Park
Friday, July 25, 2025
A forgotten time capsule from Dalhousie Medicine’s Class of 2000 resurfaces, bridging generations with heartfelt messages and vintage memorabilia.