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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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Christena Copeland
Friday, January 6, 2023
World-renowned architect and former Dal prof Brian MacKay-Lyons was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada and business leader John Bragg was promoted to a Companion of the Order — just two of seven individuals with connections to Dal to receive one of Canada's top honours late last month.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, January 5, 2023
A small satellite designed and built by Dal Engineering students finally launched into orbit last week. It is the first deployment of its kind for a satellite made in Atlantic Canada.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Discovery, community and celebration — oh my, 2022 was indeed quite a year. Take a look back at 35 of Dal News' top stories of impact, insight and achievement from across the past year.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
As he prepares to leave 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ at the end of December, Deep Saini sits down with Dal News for an interview covering how the university persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic, the promise he sees in Dal’s future, and his final message for the Dal community.
Rick Ezekiel, Vice-Provost, Student Affairs; Dr. Cristin Muecke, Regional Medical Officer of Health
Friday, December 16, 2022
Nova Scotia Public Health is sharing information about its investigation into two cases of meningococcal disease in Dal’s residence community in Shirreff Hall. They are also sharing the very sad news about the sudden death of one of those students. Read the full message from Vice-Provost Student Affairs Rick Ezekiel and Dr. Cristin Muecke, Regional Medical Officer of Health.