Dalhousie University Faculty of Graduate Studies

05/06/2026

We'd like to extend a huge congratulations to all of this year's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Essay Competition award winners and runners-up celebrated last week! 🎉

Special shoutout to the incredible graduate students who impressed the selection committee with their essays, including Master of Social Work student and this year's Irving and Jeanne Glovin Award Winner, Mia MacKenzie, as well as the following runners-up:

⭐️ Irving and Jeanne Glovin Award: Fatemeh Mahdizadeh Karizaki and Sarah Norris (PhD candidates in Health)

⭐️ Mushkat Memorial Essay Prize: Elizabeth S. Cameron (PhD student in Sociology) and Christopher Sanford Beck (MA student in Philosophy)

Learn more about the awards and watch recordings of the celebration: https://buff.ly/UbYVmTE

04/30/2026

In late March, Dalhousie held its 15th annual Impact Awards, celebrating high-achieving Dal students and their endeavors outside of course work. 🎉 We'd like to extend a huge congratulations to all of this year's award recipients, including those within the Faculty of Graduate Studies:

⭐️ Outstanding Graduate Student Award: Timi Idris (Health)

⭐️ Sustainability Award (presented by Build Nova Scotia) & Student Entrepreneur of the Year (presented by Pomerleau): Nicoletta Dini (Medicine)

⭐️ International Student of the Year: Patricia Porto de Barros Ayaz (Arts and Social Sciences)

⭐️ Faculty Leadership Impact Awards:
🔹 Tyler Schmidt-Schaun (Agriculture)
🔹 Maya Bellamy (Arts & Social Sciences)
🔹 Juliet Rowe (Health)
🔹 Annika Benson (Medicine)
🔹 Not pictured: Mahmoud Istanbouli (Architecture & Planning)

⭐️ Intramural & Sports Club Award (not pictured): Kate Frost (Science)

Read the article and see the full list of awardees: https://buff.ly/cOxjFAd

04/07/2026

Last week, Dal’s annual 3 Minute Thesis competition showcased 13 student researchers and their brilliant work. Materials engineering PhD student Claire Floras won for her rapid-fire presentation on extending lithium‑ion battery lifetimes. Congratulations, Claire! 🎉

Dalhousie’s fast‑paced 3MT finals spotlighted student innovation, with materials engineering PhD student Claire Floras rising to the top by translating complex battery science into a compelling, judge‑winning pitch.

03/26/2026

⏲️ Blink and you’ll miss it!

Join us for the 3 Minute Thesis finals — Dal’s annual battle of brains and brevity — this coming Tuesday (March 31) at 6 p.m. Watch 13 brilliant finalists race the clock to share their research in just three minutes.

Hosted by CBC’s Brett Ruskin, the event features big ideas, cash prizes, a spot at the regional competition and your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Can’t attend in person? Catch the livestream on YouTube!

Event details, finalists & livestream link: https://buff.ly/GNZbPEB

01/15/2026

Thinking about what comes next after your degree? Dalhousie’s Graduate & Professional Program Fair is back for its second year, offering a low-pressure way to explore graduate and professional programs, connect with faculty and grad students, and learn about admissions and career pathways.

🗓 January 23 | 12–3 PM
📍 McInnes Room, Dalhousie Student Union Building (Virtual sessions also available)

Register to receive the Student Grad Fair Guide ahead of the event.
🔗 https://apply.dal.ca/portal/gradfair

11/26/2025

The BIPOC Graduate Student Mentoring Academy was proud to support one of our PhD student mentees in organizing a powerful workshop recently, titled: From Surviving to Thriving: Your Resilience Toolkit for Graduate Life Abroad.

This session brought international graduate students together to share stories, seek solutions, build resilience and strengthen community. Thank you to all who attended! 🙌

11/17/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Killam Celebration! 🎉

It was an honour to recognize Dalhousie’s Killam awardees and the groundbreaking research that’s shaping our future. Here’s to celebrating impact, innovation and the spirit of discovery!

11/05/2025

🎉 We’ve officially launched our fourth cohort of the BIPOC Graduate Student Mentoring Academy! 🎉

This year, the Academy is proud to bring together 80 BIPOC Dalhousie graduate students from across faculties and programs, along with the 45 amazing mentors who will support them — including Dalhousie staff, faculty and professionals from outside of the university community.

Our orientation event marked the beginning of a new year of connection, learning and empowerment — where mentors and mentees come together to share experiences, build networks and support one another in their academic and professional journeys.

Here’s to another inspiring year of mentorship, growth and community!

Learn more about the program: www.dal.ca/grad/bipoc

10/02/2025

The BIPOC Graduate Student Mentoring Academy at Dalhousie is looking for mentors for the 2025–26 program year!The program connect Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) graduate students with mentors who share their racial or ethnic backgrounds — offering guidance, support, and inspiration.

This year, more than 75 BIPOC graduate students have signed up for the program—our largest group yet. We invite more mentors to join us in ensuring every student can be paired with a guide who resonates with their experiences and perspective.

What’s in it for you?
✔ Make a lasting impact on a student’s academic & career journey
✔ Expand your professional network
✔ Gain fresh perspectives and leadership experience
✔ Give back to the BIPOC community

Eligibility:
✔ Self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Colour (BIPOC)
✔ Be an experienced professionals , community leaders, volunteers, or Elders

📅 Deadline extended: October 7, 2025
🔗 Apply here: Mentor Application Form
🌐 Learn more: www.dal.ca/grad/bipoc

Become a mentor and empower the next generation of BIPOC leaders.

09/26/2025

The BIPOC Graduate Student Mentoring Academy aims to provide greater support for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) graduate students at Dalhousie through mentorship, professional development and networking. Faith Abel-Adegbite, an Occupational Therapy student at Dalhousie and a mentee, reflects on the sense of belonging she experienced through the program.

"Joining the BIPOC Mentoring Academy was a chance to connect with someone who looked like me and understood my experiences. As the only Black student in my cohort, I often felt alone. I saw this program as an opportunity to be mentored by a professional who could reflect my identity, offer guidance from a shared perspective, and help me feel a greater sense of belonging both in my academic and professional journey.”

Interested in becoming a mentee? Link in bio to learn more about the BIPOC Graduate Student Mentoring Academy and fill out our expression of interest form.