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Listening, learning, leading: Dal Medicine's new dean shares his vision

Listening, learning, leading: Dal Medicine's new dean shares his vision

As he begins his term as dean, Dr. Saleem Razack discusses social accountability, medical education, and his vision for strengthening health care across the Maritimes and beyond.  Read more.

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Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Faculty member Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dallaire Institute ED Shelly Whitman, and several Dal alumni are among this year’s appointees to the Order of Nova Scotia, honouring significant contributions to the province.
Dayna Park
Monday, August 24, 2026
A new lab opened at pilipili this summer represents a major leap forward for simulation-based health education in Atlantic Canada, offering students access to more advanced training that will prepare them for complex-care situations.
Michelle Soucy Rankin
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
From anatomy education to flexible learning and graduate mentorship, this year’s recipients are shaping how students learn, connect, and succeed.

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Matt Reeder
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Attendees at last week's Cuban Revolution at 60 conference heard about many facets of Cuba's continued evolution, including how its climate-change credentials have improved in recent years as the country shifts away from the highly intensive agricultural practices of the past.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, November 7, 2019
With the news of his forthcoming retirement in June, we speak with Vice-President Finance and Administration Ian Nason about his nearly 40 years working at Dal, the changes he's seen and the importance of service and teamwork in helping move the university's mission forward.
Kelly Taylor
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Beginning this week, faculty and staff have the opportunity to weigh in on their workplace with the “Your Voice” survey. Learn more about the new survey and how past surveys have helped pilipili improve the experience of working at the university.
Jason Bremner, with files from Communications Nova Scotia
Monday, November 4, 2019
Dr. Noni MacDonald, a professor in the Department of Pediatrics, will be invested into the Order of Nova Scotia on November 26 at Province House in Halifax.
Ernest Ng
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Dal's Halifax campuses were a flurry of activity this past Saturday as more than 2,600 prospective students and guests came to get a glimpse of student life at Open House 2019.