“We’re miles apart” – Dalhousie Faculty Association files for conciliator
Collective bargaining at Dalhousie University has reached an impasse, and the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) has filed for a provincially-appointed conciliator.
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Julia M. Wright: Independence of universities doesn’t end at boardroom door
Dr. Julia Wright: University presidents cannot effectively lead academic institutions if they are made precarious by boards that overreach or can be significantly driven by the focuses and assumptions of their day-jobs, rather than by academic expertise and the urgent needs of our classrooms, our labs and studios, our libraries, and our province—the whole province, in all its rich complexity and diversity.
Media release: Dalhousie Board of Governors, hear our call, students reject the 3
As our members are aware, Dalhousie University has decided to continue with their four-year plan to increase tuition by 3%, with international students bearing an additional $1473 per year. Through the survey we conducted and recent advocacy efforts, the DSU and its membership have made it clear that the temporary financial aids the University have implemented do not compensate for the increase in tuition.
Students in Halifax walk out in support of Wet’suwet’en land defenders
Some 800 students walked out of their Halifax universities and schools this afternoon in support of the We’tsuwet’en Nation’s struggle to defend its sovereignty.
Remembering historian Michael Cross, 1938-2019
Michael Cross, former Professor of History at Dalhousie University, passed away in September of this year. On December 6th, a large number of colleagues and students gathered with family and friends in memorial. Historian Todd McCallum reflects on the life of his friend and mentor.
Dr. Julia Wright: Make it fair for contract academic staff
Dr. Julia Wright: “We’ve been talking a lot about affordability this election. Let me tell you what that looks like in Halifax for those on short-term contracts or per-course contracts at one of our universities.”
Media release: Lack of provincial funding for universities in NS affects teaching and research
News release: “Faculty and students can’t keep doing more with less,” says Dr. Julia Wright, DFA President. “We’re committed to helping Nova Scotia keep its historic place on the map as a centre of learning, and to Dalhousie’s reputation as a leading research university, but inadequate funding is a serious obstacle.
Media release: International students face aggressive tuition fee increase at Dal: deliver over 900 petition signatures
Media release: On Tuesday, April 9, students will be delivering almost a thousand petition signatures to Dalhousie University interim president Peter McKinnon, rejecting the proposed 3% tuition fee increases for all students, and an 8.1% yearly increase to International differential fees for the next 4 years.
News release: Dalhousie Board of Governors commit to UN Principles for Responsible Investing
News release issued by the tireless activists of Divest Dal, who won a small victory yesterday. “At Tuesday’s Dalhousie Board of Governors meeting the Dalhousie Board committed to signing onto the United Nations’ Principles of Responsible Investing and to increase investments in renewable energy companies.”
News release: Students protest appointment of Dalhousie University Interim President Peter MacKinnon
News release: “Today, Dalhousie Students engaged in a silent action to address Interim President MacKinnon’s blatant support of anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism along with other forms of oppressive rhetoric, both within the academy and our institution”