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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 AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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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Thursday, January 25, 2018
The Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute announces new competition for students, faculty and staff to fund small, early-stage projects in ocean sustainability.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Frank Harvey, dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, is off to Yale this winter as a Distinguished Fulbright Research Chair, re-engaging his research on Canada-US border security.
Friday, January 19, 2018
Vice-President Research Alice Aiken is among the six leading researchers appointed to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
In the latest contribution to The Conversation from Dal researchers, Sylvain Charlebois (Faculty of Management) argues against taxing a food product like meat and that the market should evolve and allow consumers to make their own choices.
Friday, January 12, 2018
Canadians are increasingly working in jobs where they have surplus skills or surplus education and qualifications. Management's Dana Kabat-Farr is embarking on new research into the rudeness these people often face in the workplace, with funding from SSHRC’s Insight Development Grants.