The Deep Dive

In this episode of The Deep Dive, Dr. Saini speaks with Dr. Anya Waite, Dalhousie’s Associate Vice President of Research, Ocean and the Scientific Director and CEO of the Ocean Frontier Institute.They discuss the research initiative she is spearheading for Dalhousie which is currently competing for funding from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund – a federal program that empowers Canadian universities to transform key strengths into world-leading capabilities.The research Dr. Waite is proposing is of global consequence. What she and her colleagues at partner universities aim to reveal will very likely compel Canada and governments around the world to recalibrate their climate goals in significant ways.----------------------------------------DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY►WEBSITE: http://www.dal.ca► FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/dalhousieu► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/dalhousieu►INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dalhousieu► LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/school/dalhousie-university/►THE DEEP DIVE PODCAST: https://spoti.fi/3lAeYLG

In this episode of The Deep Dive, Dr. Saini speaks with Troy Ryan, head coach of the Dal Tiger’s women’s hockey team, as well as the current head coach of Hockey Canada’s national women’s team. Troy has just returned from leading the national women’s team to a gold medal victory at the Beijing Olympics. ----------------------------------------DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY►WEBSITE: http://www.dal.ca► FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/dalhousieu► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/dalhousieu►INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dalhousieu► LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/school/dalhousie-university/►THE DEEP DIVE PODCAST: https://spoti.fi/3lAeYLG

In this episode of the Deep Dive, Dr. Saini speaks with Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, as well as alumna Aleysha Mullen, who is now a developer with partner MOBIA Technology Innovations. Together, they discuss the recent launch of Here We Code — a digital movement to establish Nova Scotia as one of Canada’s top digital ecosystems in the next five years. https://www.herewecode.ca/DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY►WEBSITE: http://www.dal.ca► FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/dalhousieu► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/dalhousieu►INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dalhousieu► LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/school/dalhousie-university/

In this episode of The Deep Dive, Dr. Saini speaks with Dr. Lisa Barrett, an infectious disease expert from our Faculty of Medicine, along with the Dean of our Faculty of Medicine, Dr. David Anderson. They share their perspectives on what we have learned in our response to COVID-19, as well as their perspectives on the future of the pandemic.DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY►WEBSITE: http://www.dal.ca► FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/dalhousieu► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/dalhousieu►INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dalhousieu► LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/school/dalhousie-university/

In this episode of The Deep Dive, Dr. Saini speaks with the Dean of Dalhousie’s newly renamed Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development, Dr. Dianne Tyers, along with Krista Brodie, an alumna of the Faculty and now a member of its Governance Council. Joining them is Dr. Arvind Gupta, an accomplished academic and higher education administrator who is leading Palette Skills, a national initiative to rapidly upskill workers from disrupted industries. Together, they discuss pathways and the future of re-training and continuing education in a rapidly evolving world.

In Episode 8 of The Deep Dive, Dr. Saini discusses the future of Dalhousie's Faculty of Agriculture, and the future of Agriculture in the region, with Dean David Gray and long-time friend of the Faculty, Sherry Porter.☞ WEBSITE: http://www.dal.ca☞ FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/dalhousieu☞ TWITTER: http://twitter.com/dalhousieu☞ INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dalhousieu☞ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/school/dalhousie-university/

In Episode 6, Dr. Saini speaks with renowned Dalhousie scientist, Dr. Jeff Dahn, about his transformative work in lithium-ion battery technology, his partnership with Tesla, and his commitment to teaching and student mentorship.   

Dr. Saini speaks with Dalhousie’s director of Indigenous community engagement, Cathy Martin, and director of African Nova Scotian community engagement, Jalana Lewis, about these new roles and their plans for Dalhousie. Watch the video version of this episode on Dalhousie's YouTube Channel.Stay Connected with DeepTWITTER: http://twitter.com/dalpresINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dalpres

Dr. Saini speaks with long-time colleague and principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, Professor Peter Mathieson, about the historic ties between our universities as well as both institutions' commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion today. #TheDeepDive

In Episode 7 of The Deep Dive, Dr. Saini speaks with two of Dalhousie’s all-star teachers, Dr. Jennifer Stamp and Dr. Robert Huish, about their cutting-edge approaches to teaching, and how the pandemic has further accelerated their innovation in the (virtual) classroom. Joining them is Dalhousie student, Mona Challa, who has taken courses with both Dr. Stamp and Dr. Huish.  

In this week’s podcast, Dr. Saini discusses how things are going at Dalhousie six months after moving courses online in response to the pandemic – including financial pressures at the university and enrolment.

In this episode of Deep Thoughts, Dr. Saini shares a message with Dalhousie’s incoming students and speaks to his commitment to ensuring they have an excellent experience beginning their studies, even as the university continues its response to COVID-19. 

In the eighth episode of Dr. Saini’s podcast, he reflects on why the time to act on equity, diversity and inclusion at Dalhousie is now, and on the work underway to compile existing data and work with stakeholders to identify priority areas and immediate next steps. He also looks ahead to the summer months and recognizes staff and faculty for their hard work since March.

In this week's episode, while Faculties across Dalhousie host virtual events to celebrate our graduates, Dr. Saini shares a message with the Class of 2020. 

In this week’s podcast, Dr. Saini reflects on Dalhousie’s community connections, which you can learn more about through the university’s annual Community Report. He also discusses the recent Community Check-In with Dalhousie’s faculty and staff.

In this week’s podcast, Dr. Saini thanks Dalhousie’s medical residents and physicians who are also faculty members for their frontline work in the fight against COVID-19, discusses the university’s standing in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, and shares details about the upcoming community check-in for staff and faculty.

In the fourth episode of Dr. Saini’s podcast, he shares support and condolences with the community following tragic events in the province over the weekend.

In episode 3, Dr. Saini discusses the upheaval that COVID-19 is causing in post-secondary education and our ability to navigate it successfully. He also shares some insights from his childhood growing up in India. 

In episode 2, Dr. Saini shares well wishes for the end of term and celebrates the community’s incredible work moving to a distance education format in just a few weeks. He also discusses Dalhousie’s partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia to help with two key COVID-19 response programs and Dalhousie’s fundraising initiatives to support students in need and researchers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 effort.

In the first episode of Dr. Saini’s podcast, he shares words of thanks and appreciation with Dalhousie community members for their extraordinary response in the face of the unprecedented and formidable challenges posed by COVID-19.