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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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Meet the amazing recipients of this year’s Dalhousie African Heritage Month Awards
Meet the amazing recipients of this year’s Dalhousie African Heritage Month Awards
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.
African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action
African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action
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.
New ventilation system supports barrier‑free smudging in Ko'jua Okuom
New ventilation system supports barrier‑free smudging in Ko'jua Okuom
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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Authoritarianism rising: Stanfield Conversation probes how the rule of law is being subverted
Ellie Garry-Jones
Friday, October 24, 2025
Dalhousie’s Stanfield Conversation addressed the erosion of democratic norms, warning that trust, not just laws, is essential to safeguarding democracy amid rising authoritarian tendencies.
Ask an expert: It’s tough out there for renters. A new survey explores why
Linden Thomas
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A groundbreaking survey from Dalhousie Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants’ rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform.
In photos: Dal's 15th Mawio'mi brings colour and connection to campus
Danny Abriel
Friday, October 17, 2025
Dal's Mawio'mi transformed campus into a vibrant celebration of Mi'kmaw culture, bringing together community members of all ages for dance, food, and connection.
CBC’s Mary Lynk on democracy’s crossroads: 'Lines are being crossed that once seemed unimaginable'
Genevieve MacIntyre
Friday, October 17, 2025
Journalist and Dal alum Mary Lynk returns to her alma mater to moderate the 2025 Stanfield Conversation on challenges to the rule of law and the future of liberal democracy.
Art meets academia: Dalhousie represents at Nocturne 2025
Wyatt Carling
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Dalhousie artists and innovators dig deep, showing the university's creative footprint in Halifax’s largest public art festival.