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 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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Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Jennifer Llewellyn, an internationally recognized expert in restorative justice approaches, was presented with the Correctional Service of Canada's Ron Wiebe Restorative Justice Award last week.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Bioethicist and Philosophy Professor Françoise Baylis is one of 12 international experts appointed to shape the agenda for next week's global summit on controversial advances in human gene editing.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Dal researchers in Science and Medicine took home awards for Innovation, Professional of Distinction and Emerging Professional at last Thursday’s Discovery Awards, hosted by Halifax’s Discovery Centre. Chemistry’s Axel Becke was also inducted into the Science Hall of Fame.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
The AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Art Gallery teamed up with two Dal radiologists to try and solve some of the mysteries behind mummified Egyptian remains that have been in the university's possession for over 40 years.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Martha Crago (vice-president research) and Michelle Adams (School for Resource and Environmental Studies) were joined by 11 AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ alumnae as honourees at this week's Progress Women of Excellence Awards.