Posted Fri, 06/07/2013 - 08:19 in Oceans

Dal to launch Canada's first undergrad degree in Ocean Sciences

Dalhousie is set to launch Canada’s first undergraduate degree program in Ocean Sciences.   Read more

Posted Wed, 06/05/2013 - 09:51 in Oceans

Building an Ecosystem of Excellence for Oceans Researchers

Dalhousie has opened a world-class facility that will be the home to some of the world’s leading oceans researchers and projects. Fittingly launched during World Oceans Week, the building repres...  Read more

Posted Wed, 05/29/2013 - 12:45 in Agriculture

Apple Diversity Collection launched in Kentville

The Apple Biodiversity Collection has been officially launched. The ABC is a collaborative project led by Dalhousie University and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).  The lead scientist is ...  Read more

Posted Thu, 05/16/2013 - 09:08 in Dalhousie-related

Dalhousie celebrates successful conclusion to Bold Ambitions

Thanks to unprecedented generosity on the part of alumni, faculty, staff and friends, Bold Ambitions: The Campaign for Dalhousie has exceeded its original $250 million goal. The campaign has raised $2...  Read more

Posted Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:49 in Arts

Fred and Elizabeth Fountain contribute $10 million for New School of Performing Arts

Philanthropists Elizabeth and Fred Fountain have donated $10 million to establish a new school of performing arts at Dalhousie University. The school – the only one of its kind east of Montreal ...  Read more

Posted Mon, 05/06/2013 - 16:03 in Health

Research shows mothers holding at-risk babies can help with pain management

Dr. Marsha Campbell-Yeo and her team of researchers at Dalhousie's School of Nursing are exploring how maternal-driven interventions can help improve outcomes for at-risk preterm and fullterm infants....  Read more

Posted Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:22 in Health

Nursing research explores challenges for pregnant same-sex couples

Research indicates pregnant same-sex couples are facing systemic challenges with maternal healthcare because of policies, procedures and practices that assume parents are heterosexual couples.   Read more

Posted Thu, 05/02/2013 - 09:53 in Health

Breast cancer advances: Dal researchers create a new model for testing potential treatments against aggressive breast cancers

Scientists at Dalhousie Medical School have developed a new and effective way to test potential new treatments for aggressive HER2-positive breast cancers. Dr. Paola Marignani and her team have creat...  Read more

Posted Wed, 04/24/2013 - 15:28 in Health

Dalhousie celebrates 50 years of dental hygiene grads

Oral hygiene plays a large role in our overall health. On April 26th and 27th, Dalhousie University’s School of Dental Hygiene will be celebrating its 50th graduating class. For the past 50 years th...  Read more

Posted Mon, 04/22/2013 - 10:51 in Dalhousie-related

An Earth Day gift: RBC Foundation donates $1.5M to Dalhousie University's College of Sustainability

The RBC Foundation recognized Earth Day 2013 with a $1.5 million donation to Dalhousie University’s College of Sustainability to support the Sustainability Leadership Certificate (SLC) program. ...  Read more