Online Sessions
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The online sessions will take place virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform.
Halifax is located in the Atlantic time zone. The April 29 (online) session page highlights the different Canadian time zones.
Meetings in Teams include audio, video, and screen sharing. They're one of the key ways to collaborate in Teams. And you don't need to be a member of an organization (or even have a Teams account!) to join a Teams meeting.
Link to instructions on how to join a Microsoft Teams Meetings.
No, you do not have to install any software to access the sessions, although downloading Microsoft teams may provide you with a higher quality experience. Information on accessing session platforms:
Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting
Closed captioning is available on all platforms. Please note that these captions are automatically generated, so may not be completely accurate.  If you require further accessibility, please contact clt@dal.ca.
Link to instructions on how to use live captions in Microsoft Teams meetings.
Links to each session will be provided on the schedule and on the website.
Conference organizers will be on hand to provide support if you are unable to access conference sessions. Email clt@dal.ca if you encounter issues.
Join the Teams meeting on a mobile device.
If you would like to ask a question, please do so in the chat, and the session moderator will either answer it or flag it for the presenter. You can access the chat by clicking the speech bubble found either in the top right, or the bottom/center of your screen.
Link to instructions on how to use the chat in Microsoft Teams meetings.
In Microsoft Teams, the Call me feature gives users a way to join the audio portion of a meeting by phone. This is useful when you're unable to use a computer for audio.
Users will be able to hear and speak in the meeting through their mobile or land-line phones.
Link to learn how to join a meeting by phone audio.

Logistics & FAQs

The Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning (DCUTL) organizers are dedicated to providing a safe conference experience for everyone, that is free of discrimination, harassment and violence.

Online Sessions
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

The online sessions will take place virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform.

In-person Sessions

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The in-person events will take place at the Dalhousie Student Building, on the Studley Campus of Dalhousie University. The sessions are on the second and third floors, with the McInnis Room (2nd floor), serving as the conference hub.

Student Union Building (SUB)
6136 University Avenue, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
Link to locate the SUB on a map

Conference location: Dalhousie Student Union Building

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is approximately 30-40 minutes from the conference venue to hotels of choice. Visit the airport Parking and Transportation site for more information on getting from the airport to the conference venue.
Casino Taxi
902-429-6666
https://www.casinotaxi.ca
Uber
https://www.uber.com/global/en/sign-inion
Consider sustainable transportation options such as transit (the nearest stop is University Avenue after Summer Street on routes 90, 135-138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B; download HFXGo)
When you enter the Student Union Building through the front doors, the stairs and the elevator are to right, with the elevator to the left of the stairs.
Please bring your confirmation (either on your phone or printed). We also recommend you bring something to take notes with, and a water bottle.
The Dalhousie Student Building is located on the Studley Campus, of Dalhousie University. Please visit the Campus Map parking site to locate the nearest parking lot.
Accessible and individual reserved parking spaces require special permits and are not for general use. Ownership of a permit is not transferable. Only one permit per person allowed but more than one license plate may be added to an account for those who own more than one vehicle. Email parking@dal.ca for more information.
Short-Term Parking
Dalhousie is contracted with HotSpot for parking services. Individual license plates indicate whether or not you have paid for parking. This is called a VIRTUAL PERMIT.
You must download the HotSpot App on your smartphone. Learn how on this webpage HotSpot Parking Transit Taxis Homepage (htsp.ca)
Watch a video here HotSpot Parking at a Meter - YouTube
If you do not have a smart phone and cannot access the HotSpot App you can still use coins at a limited number of meters on the Halifax campuses.
Lord Nelson Hotel and Suits
1515 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2L2
Phone: (902) 423-6331
With an incomparable location overlooking the famous Public Gardens, the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites has been a beloved downtown Halifax landmark for over 90 years. It is approximately a 15-20 minute walk to the conference venue or a 10 minute drive during rush hour.
The Westin Nova Scotian
1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3H 2P6
Phone: (902) 421-1000
The Westin Nova Scotian offers travelers a relaxing interlude as well as a central location to an array of restaurants, nightlife, and attractions. Located in the Halifax Seaport District. It is appoximately a 30 minute walk to the conference venue or a 15 minute drive during rush hour.
Dalhousie offers 2 wireless network access options to campus visitors:
eduroam
If you are visiting Dalhousie from another eduroam-affiliated institution, you can use your own home institution’s wireless credentials to access Dalhousie’s eduroam wireless network.
Set up eduroam at your home institution first to confirm it works.
Contact your home institution for any help or support for setting up or accessing eduroam (no matter what institution you are visiting).
There is no guarantee that eduroam will provide the same access to resources as your home or other visited institution's wireless networks.
Guest accounts
If you are not affiliated with an eduroam institution, and you require wireless access during your stay, you can request they create a guest account by emailing clt@dal.ca. We can then provide you with a username and password to connect to Dalhousie’s wireless network.
Learn more about access wifi on the Dalhousie Campus.
Light snacks, refreshments, and a lunch will be provided during the April 30, in-person event. On the main floor of the Dalhousie Student Union Building, there are options for purchasing food.
Yes, the keynote will be recorded. We will be sending a link to the video to conference registrants shortly after the conference concludes.
Download the Guide to Waste Management on Campus (PDF).
Although disposable cups will be available, we encourage attendees to bring reusable water and coffee cups/bottles, in order to cut down waste.

Accessibility

Creating an accessible and optimal learning environment is paramount for the CLT.

Please email us at clt@dal.ca to let us know if you anticipate any barriers we will need to remove in the learning environment, or if there is anything in particular you feel we should know that will best facilitate your learning experience. The information you share will be kept confidential. Additionally, please reach out to us if you have any additional questions that are not addressed below, or if you wish to request accommodations and have not already done so through the conference registration process. We ask that participants be respectful of those with significant allergies and avoid wearing perfume, aftershave, cologne, and highly scented hairspray, soaps, lotions, and shampoos.

To find Accessible and All-Gender washrooms across all four Dalhousie Campuses please visit the Dalhousie Washroom Map. All-Gender washrooms are identified by a yellow toilet symbol and the Accessible washrooms are identified by the blue accessible symbol. Here you will also locate accessible building entrances and the floor level where the washrooms are located.
A full list of All-Gender washrooms can also be viewed on the Dal Mobile app. To find them, open the app, tap the building icon (🏛️) at the bottom of your screen, then tap the tile labelled “Campus Maps”. The category of “All-Gender Washrooms” is marked with a red “ⓘ” symbol. If you tap on a particular washroom’s address, you will be taken to your phone’s Maps app and will get exact directions from your current location.
The Student Union Building is located on the Studley Campus, of Dalhousie University. Please visit the Campus Map parking site to locate the nearest parking lot.
Accessible and individual reserved parking spaces require special permits and are not for general use. Ownership of a permit is not transferable. Only one permit per person allowed but more than one license plate may be added to an account for those who own more than one vehicle. Email parking@dal.ca for more information.
The conference takes place on the second and third floor of the building, which has an elevator.
The sessions rooms have flat surface, with movable furniture.
When you enter the Student Union Building through the front doors, the stairs and the elevator are to right, with the elevator to the left of the stairs.
The session rooms are flat, with either chairs, or tables and chairs.
If you have food and beverage sensitivities and/or allergies, please indicate at time of registration. If it was missed at time of registration, please email clt@dal.ca.
Yes, printed copies of the April 30 events will be available at the registration desk. If you require an alternative program format, please contact clt@dal.ca.
If you would like to activate closed captioning click the icon with three dots, and select “Turn on live captions”. Please note that these captions are automatically generated, so may not be completely accurate.