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Dal launches first female and gender‑non‑conforming varsity eSports team

Dal launches first female and gender‑non‑conforming varsity eSports team

A new varsity-level gaming team at Âé¶¹Éç is creating space for women and gender-diverse students to compete, connect, and challenge norms in the world of competitive play.  Read more.

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Theresa Anne Salah
Friday, November 7, 2025
The doors to the new Indigenous Student Centre on Sexton officially opened this week, marking a milestone in the Faculty of Engineering’s efforts to create a more vibrant, inclusive campus that values connection, culture, and community.
Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
It's Convocation season at Âé¶¹Éç, with hundreds of graduates crossing the stage Oct. 28 and 29 in Halifax. Get to know some of them with our grad profile series.
Dal Health Communications
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Inspired by a childhood diagnosis, Kate Morrison graduates with her Bachelor of Scieence in Kinesiology this week, continuing to work toward her Child Life Specialist certification so she can support children and families living with illness and disability.

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Tereigh Ewert
Monday, December 5, 2022
A new online game under development by a team of Dal computer science students aims to help educate the university community about (dis)abilities and reduce affiliated stereotypes and stigmas in the process.
Mary Jane Webber
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Dal student Gabrielle Close is blind. She says Âé¶¹Éç’s fast action to accommodate her needs in residence and at dining halls has made adjusting to university life much easier for her.
Matt Reeder
Monday, November 28, 2022
Âé¶¹Éç's Accessibility Plan, released this past summer, lays out a detailed roadmap for ensuring the university meets Nova Scotia's goal of being fully accessible by 2030.
Emm Campbell
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Rising rents, inflation and grocery costs are forcing students to make hard choices about the food they can afford. This Giving Tuesday, Dal alumni and local businesses are giving students access to the nutritious food they need to succeed.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Three recent Classics grads — one now a Dal grad student — excelled in advanced-level competition at last year’s national sight translation competition hosted by the Classical Association of Canada, scooping up awards in both Greek and Latin.