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President Deep Saini  –  News, Senior Administration
Friday, October 8, 2021
In his latest column, President Deep Saini addresses the fallout from unsanctioned street parties at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ and other universities across North America and the need to work together on common solutions in line with our shared values.
Stefanie Wilson  –  Research, Medicine, News
Friday, October 8, 2021
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ has once again been ranked by Maclean’s magazine as one of the best Medical Doctoral universities in Canada.
Frank Harvey, Provost and Vice-President Academic; Verity Turpin, Vice-Provost Student Affairs (Acting)  –  News
Thursday, October 7, 2021
A message from Provost Frank Harvey and Vice-Provost Student Affairs Verity Turpin to the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ community and our Halifax neighbours on the latest in Dal's ongoing response to the unsanctioned street parties that took place in Halifax on Saturday, September 25.
Alison Auld  –  Research, Science, Marine Biology, Women In Research
Thursday, October 7, 2021
This October, as part of our coverage of Women's History Month in Canada, we ask a few of AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s many amazing researchers to reflect on their experiences as women working across a range of different fields.
Niecole Killawee  –  Research, Biology, Science
Thursday, October 7, 2021
This week on Sciographies, meet Melanie Massey, a PhD candidate in biology who dedicates her spare time to engaging BIPOC youth in science outreach and education.
Stephen Abbott  –  Research, Medicine
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
As a survivour of liver cancer, Bill Revels knows how critical research in the field of biomaterials can be in battling disease. This year, the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Medical Research Foundation is turning to Maritimers for help in supporting biomaterials research and development for the improvement of human health.
Alison Auld  –  Research, Social Work, Health Professions, News, Community & Culture
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
A new study led by Dal social work researchers found the pandemic intensified daily struggles for those living on the fringes. The study also looks at ways to ensure those most marginalized are not left out in future crises.
Stephanie Rogers  –  Agriculture, News, Community & Culture
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The new installation on AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s Agricultural Campus showcases how the Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous peoples used natural celestial and seasonal cycles to gauge the passage of time and organize their activities.
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Sports Information  –  Sports
Monday, October 4, 2021
Busy weekend for the Tigers as the soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey and cross country teams were all in action.
Alison Auld  –  Research, Biology, Science, Women In Research
Monday, October 4, 2021
Technology that allows us to listen to what happens underwater might spark better approaches to fisheries management, improve conservation and help us better understand the movement of species, write AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ PhD student Natalie Klinard and co-authors in a new paper.