Faculty News
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Building a Safer Future for Nuclear Energy
April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
A new 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß-led research project is developing trustworthy AI tools to strengthen the safety, cybersecurity, and human oversight of next-generation nuclear systems, including Small Modular Reactors.
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Indigenous Knowledge Reshapes Engineering Education at 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß
April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM
17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Engineering's Indigenous Perspectives in Engineering course integrates Indigenous knowledge systems into engineering education to help students better understand their responsibilities to land, community, and practice.
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Build, code, compete: Dal robotics contest tests future engineers
April 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Third year electrical engineering students compete at the annual Peter Gregson Robotics Design Competition.
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Back to Where It All Began Industrial Engineering student gets a second chance at the Iron Ring Ceremony
April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM
After stepping away from engineering during the pandemic, one student returned years later to finish his degree and finally receive his Iron Ring.
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More Than a Game
March 31, 2026, 3:00 PM
Each year, 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Engineering and 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Commerce face off in a hockey game that has become about far more than rivalry.
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From 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß to the hit TV show The Pitt: A Nova Scotia innovation changing emergency care
March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Engineering alumni are behind a Nova Scotia medical innovation now helping doctors safely remove stuck rings in emergency rooms across North America.
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17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Industrial Engineering Students Shine at National Conference
March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Industrial Engineering students shine at the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Canadian Student Conference.
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Remembering Dr. Richard Murray: An engineer, philanthropist, and champion for students
March 11, 2026, 12:00 PM
Paying tribute to Dr. Richard ‘Rick’ Murray (BEng’66, LLD’15), a donor, friend and alum who was at the heart of the student experience at 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Engineering
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In photos: Students score big for community at annual Engineering vs Commerce game
April 10, 2026, 8:30 AM
Engineering and Commerce students clashed on ice in a hockey rivalry raising $75,000 for cancer care and community, proof the biggest win came off the rink.
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Build, code, compete: Dal robotics contest tests future engineers
April 2, 2026, 8:30 AM
Engineering students got one shot to prove themselves in 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß’s annual robotics design competition last week, as their autonomous robots navigated a demanding course following weeks of trial, error and late-night problem-solving.
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New federal infrastructure support accelerates Dal’s climate and digital research capacity
March 13, 2026, 1:00 PM
Dal research teams are receiving more than $7.3M in Canada Foundation for Innovation support to expand labs and tools driving breakthroughs in water resilience, ocean science, marine tracking, and digital stewardship of Canada’s past
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Remembering Dr. Richard Murray: An engineer, philanthropist, and champion for students
March 10, 2026, 8:30 AM
From international engineering projects to transformative support for Dal students, Richard Murray’s lifelong commitment to people continues to inspire the community he uplifted.
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Dal community celebrates women in STEM for International Women’s Day
March 10, 2026, 8:30 AM
Students, alumni, and faculty gathered at 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß for an International Women’s Day panel celebrating women in STEM and their stories of discovery, resilience, mentorship, and career growth.
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Dal partners with top Indian research universities to develop innovation campus
February 28, 2026, 8:30 AM
A new collaboration with IIT Tirupati and IISER Tirupati will unite researchers, learners, and industry partners to accelerate innovation and expand economic opportunities between India and Canada.
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17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß signs MOU to join innovation ecosystem focused on Canadian and Arctic sovereignty
February 13, 2026, 10:22 AM
A new partnership between 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß and TKMS aims to boost dual‑use innovation, advance Arctic‑ready submarine research, and open fresh learning and commercialization opportunities for Canadian researchers and students.
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From Dal Tigers to Team Canada, Dal alum returns to the Olympics
February 3, 2026, 4:30 AM
Former Tigers hockey forward Mike Evelyn O’Higgins (BEng'19) is in Cortina d’Ampezzo to compete in both two and fourman bobsleigh. He balances a demanding sport with a full-time engineering career and intends to embrace every moment of his second Olympic journey.