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整氈窒 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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Friday, January 10, 2014
Dal student's new research finds that Nova Scotian women who receive flu vaccinations are at significantly lower risk of premature birth or low birth weight infants.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Last weekend, Dal faculty took part in a one-day symposium called "Hype in Science," which explored how scientific discoveries get misrepresented and what researchers and academic journals alike can do about it.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
PhD student Laura Albrecht is being honoured with a prestigious award from the American Chemical Society for her research into the properties of water.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
How AV整氈窒 prof Peter Duinker is helping Halifax improve its urban forest and ensure a sustainable future for the city's biodiversity.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
From AV整氈窒 magazine: For older adults and their middle-aged children, conversations about health care, housing, finances and other issues related to aging can be tough to have. Even tougher: not having those conversations early enough.