Research

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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Niecole Comeau
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s Kimberley Davies is one of the leading researchers working to understand why a high number of North Atlantic right whales have turned up dead this year — and what can be done to prevent future harms to this critically endangered species.
Emma Geldart
Friday, August 11, 2017
Twenty years of partnership between blueberry producer John Bragg and researchers at Dal's Faculty of Agriculture have helped improve production and increase yields in Nova Scotia’s booming (and blooming) blueberry industry.
Patti Lewis
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Dal oceans researcher Julie LaRoche uses microbial DNA to help understand how even the smallest oganisms can have a big impact on the health of our environment.
Matt Semansky
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
PhD student Tiffany Gordon links her research on equality and responsibility in the justice system with her community work — from facilitating creative writing workshops in correctional facilities to organizing events for Prisoners’ Justice Day.
Michele Charlton
Friday, August 4, 2017
Students from Canada, Australia and the Netherlands attended the first The International Summer Institute on Migration and Identity last month, hosted by partners including AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ and the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.