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Friday, April 29, 2022
The danger in statuesque metaphors is they can subconsciously discourage reinterpretation, which can further contribute to sexist, racist and colonial influence in historical writing, writes PhD student Grace McNutt.
Sports
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Friday, April 29, 2022
The 66th annual Black & Gold Athletic Banquet recognized inspirational athletes, committed coaches and incredible volunteers.
Alumni, News
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
They are leaders, innovators, change-makers — get to know the eight exceptional individuals who are set to receive AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s highest honour.
Health Professions, Oceans, Research, Oceans, Medicine, Office of Sustainability, News, Engineering
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals has earned the university a top 200 showing in each of the six categories it competed in for this year’s THE Impact Rankings, despite a larger competitive field.
Student Life, Arts and Social Sciences, Community & Culture
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
English and Creative Writing student K.R. Byggdin has always been a storyteller. Now, with a debut novel "Wonder World" set to launch this week, their story is about to enter a whole new chapter.
Research, Medicine, Graduate Studies, Community & Culture
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
PhD student Jasmine Mah’s research on social vulnerability earned her a first-place finish at the 2022 3 Minute Thesis competition, hosted virtually by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Community & Culture, Science
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Halifax high-school student Zainab Abdalmajid has been named the first Shad-Imhotep’s Legacy Academy (ILA) scholarship recipient, granting her a full scholarship to attend the Shad program this July.
Research, Health Professions, Women In Research
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
"One Chance to Be a Child" project provides a unique glimpse into the well-being of children and youth in Nova Scotia, raising concerns about the impact of poverty while offering key steps for prioritizing children's rights and building healthy childhoods.
Computer Science, Research
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Friday, April 22, 2022
As technology reshapes the way people approach animation and digital art, Dal’s Mayra Donaji Barrera Machuca is winning accolades for her research into how to make sketching in virtual-reality environments more user-friendly.
Research, Women In Research, Oceans, News
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Friday, April 22, 2022
Major changes that may impact the ocean’s role as the world’s most important carbon storage depot are not accounted for in Canada’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a problem that researchers at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ and partner institutions are hoping to address if successful in their application for support from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund.