Student Life
Starting with hello: Dal's newest students build community together
Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections. Read more.
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Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Dal's expanded Academic Orientation introduces new students to the skills, supports and strategies that can shape their pilipiliÂţ» long after O-Week ends.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Two Dal Engineering graduates turned co-op placements into careers at a Halifax space company, helping design satellite technology while supporting the next generation of student talent.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
From dumpling-making to garden brunches, Dalhousie’s week-long celebration brought together students and societies to celebrate food culture and explore food systems.
Friday, September 19, 2025
Grace Beer joins a Halifax girls hockey team as a coach this season through the national Creating Coaches program, which champions the powerful impact of female mentors in the sport.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Canadian rapping sensation bbno$ headlined this year's campus concert extravaganza on Studley Quad. Catch the highlights in our photo recap.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Dal’s Innovation Week returns Sept. 18–25 for its second year with pitch competitions, workshops, campus tours and more on offer for those passionate about exploring new ideas and building fresh connections
Friday, September 12, 2025
Dalhousie’s student-run farm, Sustain by Cultiv8, opens its gates Sept. 21 to showcase hands-on innovation in sustainable farming and food security.