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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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When a tick bite no longer means a trip to the emergency room
When a tick bite no longer means a trip to the emergency room
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 AV俱乐部 study.
Flagship speaker series returns in new chapter for Dal policy institute
Flagship speaker series returns in new chapter for Dal policy institute
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.
AV俱乐部 launches Atlantic AI Institute to help shape responsible AI in the region
AV俱乐部 launches Atlantic AI Institute to help shape responsible AI in the region
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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Dal infectious diseases doc investigates the body鈥檚 immune clock
Allison Gerrard
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Dr. Lisa Barrett, viral immunologist and assistant professor in AV俱乐部 Medical School鈥檚 Division of Infectious Diseases, receives John R. Evan Leaders Fund support to explore how chronic illnesses age our immune systems.
A little berry with big popularity
Mary-Eleanor Power
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
While it was his love of animals that drew him to Dal's Agricultural Campus, Eric Pace has found his way into studying the unique properties of the increasingly popular Haskap berry.
Nothing plain about the brain: Dal celebrates Brain Awareness Week
Marie Visca
Friday, March 18, 2016
As part of Brain Awareness Week (March 14-18), Dal's Brain Repair Centre hosted a public forum in which several of its researchers shared insights into what goes on inside our heads.
Vital vaccines: Dal prof Joanne Langley on the issues with "vaccine hesitancy"
Matt Reeder
Thursday, March 17, 2016
What does it mean when we don't get vaccines? Dr. Langley, the CIHR-GSK Chair in Pediatric Vaccinology, discusses the impact of immunization programs and their importance for disease prevention.
Short, snappy and sensational: Grad students compete in Three鈥慚inute Thesis finals
Nick Wright
Thursday, March 17, 2016
PhD student Ubong Peters (Biomedical Engineering) took home first prize at Dal's Three-Minute Thesis finals, competing against nine other finalists to succinctly summarize their research in rapid-fire presentations.