Dal, McGill, UBC create new centres in India

As part of a recent academic mission to India, several Canadian universities announced the creation of India-based centres that will support academic and research collaborations between India and Canada. Dal is partnering with IISER Tirupati and IIT Tirupati to establish the Tirupati Tri-Institutional Global Innovation Campus. McGill is establishing a new Centre of Excellence in […]

Dalhousie University has launched Life at Dal, a new section of the university’s website that replaces the former Campus Life section with a modern and user-friendly experience. Life at Dal contains information on student supports and services; clubs and events; and links to student intranet sites. “It’s not the same section redesigned. It’s a whole […]

Dalhousie University has launched an online, course-based Master of Clinical Psychiatry and Global Mental Health. This program is offered in a part-time format, giving care providers from around the world the opportunity to learn while remaining in their communities. The program is designed to prepare participants to work in a variety of health-care contexts using […]

Dalhousie University and the German maritime defense technology company TKMS have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. As part of the agreement, Dal will become a partner in the TKMS Canadian Defence and Dual-Use Innovation Ecosystem, which was launched earlier in the month with Western University. “We believe […]

Several universities have shared announcements about new and renewed learning spaces. Dalhousie University has opened the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Clinic, where students can gain hands-on experience while providing patients with care. At the University of Calgary, the newly named ABB Undergraduate Power Engineering Lab will give students more opportunities to learn with modern, industry-grade equipment. […]

In honour of Valentine’s Day, CourseCompare has released a ranking of the top universities in Canada for “finding love.” The ranking considers a variety of factors including campus density, residence culture, walkability, shared rituals, and alumni network cohesion. Queen’s University took first place, with blogTO highlighting the campus’s cozy cafes and hangout spots. Queen’s was […]

Many east-coast institutions closed or changed their schedules on Monday due to adverse weather as another winter storm hit the area. In Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial University closed buildings at the Marine Institute and at its St John’s and Signal Hill campuses. In Nova Scotia, several institutions delayed opening until later in the day, including […]

Times Higher Education has released its World University Rankings by Subject, which ranks universities from around the world according to 11 major subject areas. Several Canadian postsecondary institutions appeared in the top 100 for multiple subject areas. The top ranks earned by institutions that appeared in the top 100 for at least one subject area […]

Dalhousie University has launched a 16-month Master of Fisheries Science (MFSc) program that will prepare the next generation of fisheries experts. Student who enrol in this course-based master’s program will develop the technical skills and professional connections to embark on careers as fisheries managers, conservation specialists, policy advisors, and more. “Building lasting fisheries science capacity […]

Dalhousie University has reportedly revoked the honorary degree that it awarded to Buffy Sainte-Marie. CBC News states that the decision follows a formal request from Dal medical student Aaron Prosper, who is Mi’kmaw from Eskasoni First Nation. In his request to Dal’s senate committee, Prosper cited a CBC investigation into Sainte-Marie’s claims of Indigenous identity, […]