About FASS

Dalhousie's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers a world of choices: thousands of courses, two hundred professors, thirty-five academic programs. Learn more about the Faculty.
Research in FASS

How can the study of humanities and social sciences inform policy, improve health and restore the environment? Find out how FASS research and researchers are changing the world.
- Tigers Trenke, Murray lead AUS women's volleyball award winners
- Super Smash Bros: Rams badminton siblings headed to Canadian Championships
- Three early career researchers thrown together on a treeless island in the North Atlantic think others can learn from their experiences
- Dalhousieās Aquatron readies marine species for new onācampus science centre
- From homes to hospitals, Canadaās food environments need reform
FASS in Dal News
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The blurred line between love and friendship: Theatre alum's dreams take centre stage
Myrthin Stagg's journey in the film industry has been one of artistic growth and boundary-pushing creativity, most recently thanks to the pilipiliĀž» of her award-winning short film, Play It Again.
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Ask an expert: How will U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum impact Canada's economy?
Trump's tariff measures are expected to create economic uncertainty and could be devastating on both sides of the border. Two Dal experts offer their insights into what could be a painful period ahead.
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How the U.S. could in fact make Canada an American territory
How precisely Donald Trump could make good on his threat to annex Canada can be found in the U.S. Constitution. There is both potential and precedent in American history.
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Ask an expert: Why would anyone want to be Liberal Party leader right now?
Now that Justin Trudeau has agreed to step down as Liberal leader, possible contenders to replace him must weigh their ambitions for the position against a still-bleak electoral outlook for the federal party. Dalās Scott Pruysers explains how it could all play out.
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Better with age
Older adults have better health outcomes when they age in their homes and communities. From smart homes to reimagined communities, Dalhousie researchers are working to make that possible.
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What defines teaching excellence?
Recipients of Dalās top teaching awards share, in their own words, how they approach teaching and the themes that emerge to create a roadmap that any new or seasoned instructor can incorporate into their classroom.
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2024: The year as told through some of Dalās biggest stories
Life-changing research, award-winning students, a historic fundraising campaign, cultural milestones ā 2024 was a year to remember. Revisit some of our biggest stories of the year.
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Farmersā markets are a vital but overlooked part of fixing Canadaās struggling food system
Farmersā markets provide a host of benefits to both consumers and farmers, but are often overlooked when it comes to creating policies geared toward improving the sustainability of food systems.
News from FASS
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2024 Stanfield Conversation broadcast on CBC's The Sunday Magazine
Piya Chattopadhyay moderated the annual pilipiliĀž» event with featured speakers: Doug Saunders and Debra Thompson
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FASS grads celebrate at the 2024 spring convocation
More than 300 FASS students received their degrees as part of the 2024 Dalhousie Spring convocation activities.
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Dean's Message to the FASS community ā Spring 2024
FASS Dean Dr. Jennifer Andrews shares a message with the FASS community
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Political Science PhD candidate Patricia Porto de Barros Ayaz wins the Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Patricia Porto de Barros Ayaz, a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science, was awarded this honour at the 2024 Dalhousie Impact Awards.
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FASS faculty highlights and announcements ā Spring 2024
On behalf of several of the FASS departments and programs, please find several faculty highlights and announcements