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.
- Dal English grad named Halifax’s ninth poet laureate
- Dr. Anya Waite’s ocean research recognized with prestigious Yoshida Award
- Alum and advocate Jen Powley inspires Planning scholarship
- How human activities are impacting one of the world's most remote whale species
- Lifting Nova Scotia workshop showcases Dal’s impact in surprising new ways
FASS in Dal News
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Dal English grad named Halifax’s ninth poet laureate
Anna Quon (BA’89) will be the city’s resident poet, storyteller or spoken word artist, acting as an ambassador and advocate for literacy, literature and the arts.
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Lifting Nova Scotia workshop showcases Dal’s impact in surprising new ways
Hundreds of members of the Dal community converged on the Weldon Law Building last week for a day of learning, connection, and serendipity.
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Uncovering untold stories: History MA student named a finalist in SSHRC Storytellers Challenge
Judith Meyrick has earned a spot as one of the 25 finalists in the 2024 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s Storytellers Challenge for A Dubious Honour, her write-up about locating archival files about the expropriation of land from Mi'kmaw people at a settlement in Cape Breton.
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After Just for Laughs’ bankruptcy, we should ask Canadian comedians what they need to succeed
Expanding the circulation of our comedic content and continuing to invest in the production of stand-up specials — which is relatively low cost — could hugely boost the careers of Canadian comedians.
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Waltzing through the Victorian era with Dalhousie’s Costume Studies program
Graduating Costume Studies students transported guests back to Victorian England last week during 1837: A Presentation of Historical Dress, showing off petticoats, corsets, ballgowns, bustles and more of their creations inspired by the era.
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The legal system must show more compassion to survivors of sexual abuse
Survivors of gender-based abuse can often feel retraumatized by the justice system. But simple acts of validation and support can make a meaningful difference and restore a sense of agency.
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From nitrogen to activism: Unveiling Dalhousie’s 2024 Doctoral Thesis Award winners
Drs. Joseph Bedard and Tari Ajadi are being recognized for exceptional dissertations that have made significant and original contributions to the academic community and Canadian society.
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It’s thrilling to see female‑led groups like The Beaches claim space in rock culture at Junos 2024 and elsewhere
The 2024 Junos highlighted the importance of representation and diversity within the music industry in traditionally male-dominated genres.