Research
Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate research
One of Canada's highest academic honours goes to Dal oceanographer Dr. Katja Fennel for her globally recognized contributions to climate research. Read more.
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Monday, September 14, 2026
Enabling pharmacists to prescribe preventive Lyme disease medication shifted hundreds of routine cases out of emergency departments, easing pressure on the health-care system, shows a new AV整氈窒 study.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
As it enters a new era, the MacEachen Institute of Public Policy and Governance is expanding its efforts to connect researchers, decision-makers, and communities on pressing national and regional issues.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
A new Dal-hosted research institute will connect researchers, students, partners and communities to advance AI research, learning and innovation rooted in Atlantic Canada.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
First Nations children and youth are experiencing more pain than nonFirst Nations children but do not access specialist or mental health services at the same rate as their nonFirst Nations peers, according to new research from Dal faculty member Margot Latimer and collaborators.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
The average Canadian family is expected to spend $411 more on food in 2019 than in 2018, bringing the total cost of healthy food to $12,157 for the year, according to Canadas Food Price Report 2019.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Members of the AV整氈窒 research community and beyond gathered earlier this month to celebrate Dals best and brightest as part of the annual Killam Trusts award ceremony.
Monday, December 3, 2018
AV整氈窒 Phd student Lyna Kamintsky has received the Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation - PhD for her technology to more accurately diagnose brain and eye-vein injuries.
Monday, December 3, 2018
AV整氈窒 Engineering students, in collaboration with colleagues in the Faculty of Medicine, are working on improving rear anti-tipping devices for manual wheelchairs.