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Rustum Southwell renewed as 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ chancellor for second term

Rustum Southwell renewed as 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ chancellor for second term

Rustum Southwell has been reappointed to the university's most senior ceremonial role, looking to continue a 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ and community legacy of growing opportunity for others.  Read more.

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Tanis Trainor
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The movement advocates to empower customers, businesses, and independent repair providers with access to parts, tools, and software to repair products, devices, and technologies. Read more about progress in Canada.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, June 18, 2026
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ placed in the top 20% globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, with strong performance in select research, sustainability, and global engagement indicators.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ hosted Indian partners for a high-level visit last week advancing joint research, innovation programs and industry collaboration, with new agreements, funding pathways and a shared global innovation campus taking shape.

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Stefanie Wilson
Thursday, October 12, 2023
This year, 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ placed in the top five among its cohort for six indicators — twice that of last year.
University of King's College staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ and the University of King's College have partnered with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia to host a groundbreaking meeting of the Universities 91¶ÌÊÓÆµing Slavery consortium this month — the first ever USS event to be held outside of the United States.
Tanis Trainor
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Dal President Kim Brooks and Chancellor Rustum Southwell took part in a joint installation ceremony Tuesday morning, a long-held tradition and formal welcome to their leadership roles.
Kelly Taylor
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
This fall, 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ is set to launch a new initiative that will offer free menstrual products in nearly 100 restrooms across its campuses.
Matt Reeder
Friday, September 29, 2023
As Treaty Day approaches, "Treaty-Informed Teaching," a new course from Dal's Centre for Learning and Teaching, is set to offer faculty the opportunity to understand treaty perspectives as they relate to education and learning.