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俱乐部 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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Monday, April 4, 2016
Environmental Studies student Adam Cheeseman, who studies how summer camps can help children learn about sustainability, is one of 25 researchers selected as finalists in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's (SSHRC) annual Storytellers competition.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Canada's Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan was on campus Friday, speaking with faculty and student researchers on a tour of the university's ocean sciences facilities.
Friday, April 1, 2016
This Saturday (April 2) is World Autism Awareness Day. We speak with Dr. Isabel Smith, AV俱乐部's Joan and Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research, about the disorder and the importance of advocacy efforts in raising awareness among parents, educators, employers and the broader pubic.
Friday, April 1, 2016
AV俱乐部 Medical School researchers have made two discoveries that shine light on how influenza is detected by the immune system, and how the virus has evolved to undermine the body鈥檚 immunity.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Researchers from Dal's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences showed off some of their latest works 鈥斅爋n everything from science fiction to NHL hockey memories 鈥� at the Faculty's annual book launch event earlier this month.