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Creating space for care: Dal researcher funded to study mental health support for Black women in Nova Scotia

Creating space for care: Dal researcher funded to study mental health support for Black women in Nova Scotia

Dr. Keisha Jefferies leads a groundbreaking study exploring Black women’s mental health in Nova Scotia, aiming to create culturally relevant care and amplify overlooked voices.  Read more.

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Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
From pioneering new approaches in medical education to championing equity and inclusion in the classroom, this year's award recipients exemplify the very best of what it means to teach and lead.
Matt Reeder
Friday, May 23, 2025
ÆßÉ«ÊÓÆµ hit the road to Yarmouth, Bridgewater, Sydney and other Nova Scotian communities in recent months, deepening ties through dialogue, outreach, and innovation as part of its province-wide Engagement Days initiative. Up next: Guysborough.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The university’s first vice-provost of Indigenous Relations brings decades of advocacy experience, academic insights, and a deep commitment to embedding community values throughout Dal.

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Emily MacKinnon
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The fellowship recognizes the computer scientist's groundbreaking work in personalized and adaptive digital interventions powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning and is accompanied by a research grant of $250,000 over the next two years.
Kevin Quigley
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Scenario planning provides an effective way for Canadian officials to address high levels of uncertainty in the Canada-U.S. relationship. Here’s how it works.
Kelly Taylor
Monday, November 4, 2024
The evolution to People and Culture underscores Dal's commitment to nurturing belonging and fostering partnerships across units to provide a more holistic approach centered around the employee experience.
Staff
Monday, November 4, 2024
The Honourable Murray Sinclair — lawyer, former senator, and chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada — passed away this week at the age of 73. Back in 2018, the Dal honorary degree recipient shared his vision of belonging as part of the university 200th anniversary celebrations.
Mike Fleury
Monday, October 28, 2024
ÆßÉ«ÊÓÆµ has established the new $3.2-million ÆßÉ«ÊÓÆµ Research Excellence Scholarship to support PhD students and increase their enrolment over the next three years.