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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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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.
Kate Rogers
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
As he begins his term as dean, Dr. Saleem Razack discusses social accountability, medical education, and his vision for strengthening health care across the Maritimes and beyond.
Mary-Eleanor Power
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Designed around real-world challenges facing firefighters, the program supports professional growth and helps enhance emergency response capacity in communities throughout Nova Scotia.

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Kate Rogers
Friday, July 15, 2022
The team behind a new Nova Scotia program using exercise to prevent and manage chronic conditions is aiming to spur seniors to become more active — and stick with it.
Lauren Phillips
Thursday, July 14, 2022
A new land-based learning program designed by Dal-based SuperNOVA and the Ulnooweg Education Centre promises to bring Indigenous youth more opportunities in STEM.
Kaitlin Sibbald
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The metaphors used to characterize monkeypox can contribute to narratives that help sustain racist, colonial, homophobic and other discriminatory attitudes and beliefs, writes Kaitlin Sibbald.
Martha Paynter
Friday, July 8, 2022
There will no doubt be escalating rhetoric from anti-choice politicians in the wake of the fall of Roe v Wade. An abortion care provider says now is the time to improve abortion access in Canada.
Matt Reeder
Friday, July 8, 2022
Born out of riots in New York City more than 50 years ago, the Pride movement has journeyed to its current moment through a balance of celebration and struggle — sentiments captured Thursday afternoon at Dal's flag-raising ceremony in Halifax.