Understanding the impact of cyberbullying
Adolescents are exposed to the internet and social media now more than ever. With that comes the increased threat of cyberbullying—a form of torment that can be detrimental to one's health and wellb... Read more
Training student researchers for today’s scientific and industrial needs
Dalhousie’s Collaborative Research and Training Experience programs (CREATE) support the training of students in a way that makes them poised for careers in science and industry. The multidisciplina... Read more
Richard Florizone named Dalhousie’s 11th President
Dalhousie University’s Board of Governors today announced that Dr. Richard Florizone has been named the university’s 11th president. Dr. Florizone’s term will commence July 1, 2013. ... Read more
Blue and Gold recipients to be honoured at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus
The Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture will honour three of its alumni during their annual Blue and Gold Awards program Friday, November 9th, 2012. Peter S. Clarke will receive the Distinguished Alumn... Read more
Video Reduces Children’s Anxiety Prior to Surgery
Research by Dalhousie student Katherine Mifflin found that having children watch a video immediately prior to surgery can reduce their anxiety during anesthesia induction, the most stressful time for ... Read more
Dal professor and alumnus collaborate to bring wisdom-based teachings to cancer care
Dr. Rob Rutledge, radiation oncologist and associate professor at Dalhousie Medical School, and Dr. Timothy Walker, a psychotherapist and Dal alumnus, have produced a documentary titled, "The Nature o... Read more
Riding the bus with Dalhousie
Dalhousie University is partnering with Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) SmartTrip to launch EPass/LinkPass, a reduced-cost Metro Transit bus pass available to full- and part-time permanent Dal emp... Read more
ACOA supports Dal researcher with $500,000 to develop product used in tumour treatment
On Tuesday The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State, presented $500,000 to ABK Biomedical, a company co-founded by three Dal researchers. The Atla... Read more
Algae to biofuel
Dr. Ilhami Yildiz is establishing closed-system bioreactors for growing algae—one of the most promising forms of renewable biofuel on the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus. Read more
Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees announced
The 2012 inductees into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame are Case van Dyk, Nova Scotia; Robert Theriault, New Brunswick; Bert Dykerman, Prince Edward Island and Mary Lester, Newfoundland and Lab... Read more
