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Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate 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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Dal News staff
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 AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ study.
Matt Reeder
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.
Matt Reeder
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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Christena Copeland
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Heidelberg Engineering, a German-based eye care technology company, has pledged five more years of support for groundbreaking glaucoma research through the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Medical Research Foundation.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Dal grad students from across the university are set to compete in a short-but-sweet showdown of substance and succinctness: the 3-Minute Thesis competition. Meet some of the outstanding grad students who will be stepping into the ring.
Matt Reeder
Friday, February 23, 2018
This week, a new study published in the journal Science involving Dal researchers reveals, for the first time ever, a precise image of the massive scale of global fishing activity. The groundbreaking study provides data that has the power to shape conservation efforts now and in the future.
Rajesh Rajaselvam
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
In the latest Dal contribution to The Conversation, Biology instructor Rajesh Rajaselvam argues future initiatives for conservation mainly depend on the proper co-ordination of scientists, governments, conservation groups and the media, especially when corruption is close by.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, February 9, 2018
As a unique soil mapping system consistently gains popularity across Canada, a new researcher at Dal's Faculty of Agriculture is thrilled to be able to bring his expertise on the subject to Atlantic Canada.