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Creating a mini‑Madagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed
By better mimicking native conditions on campus, a multidisciplinary team unlocked seed production in an endangered aquatic plant, strengthening long‑term research, student training, and future discoveries. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ researchers are tackling a critical climate question—whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale—while positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.
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Thought leaders, stand up! OpenThink initiative for PhD students now recruiting for its third cohort
Friday, November 26, 2021
OpenThink builds the next generation of experts by equipping PhD students with the skills and stage to share their ideas, inform on issues and influence public policy. Applications for the next cohort accepted until Friday, December 17.
Friday, November 26, 2021
Dal researchers were named winners in three major categories at the 2021 Discovery Awards, Atlantic Canada's most prestigious science recognition event, while Dr. Noni MacDonald was celebrated as this year's inductee to the Discovery Centre’s Science Hall of Fame.
Friday, November 26, 2021
In the next episode of Open Dialogue Live, hear from AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ alumni and researchers on the importance of a sustainable and healthy food production system, the complexity of our food and agricultural industry and the socioeconomic considerations that contribute to food insecurity and inequity.
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Women and children are being left out in the cold when it comes to housing from domestic violence, according to new Dal-led study released today (November 25) to coincide with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ professors Rudolf Uher and Boris Worm were announced as two of the world’s most cited researchers as defined by data science company Clarivate in their Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list.