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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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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.
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.
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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Thursday, November 5, 2020
In the first edition of a new regular column, Dal President Deep Saini discusses shared challenges in working through the COVID-19 pandemic, how he takes inspiration from the Dal community, and shares advice from a favourite movie.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
With a 40-plus year career that's taken her to eight cities across Canada and into several different sectors from high-tech to higher ed, Gitta Kulczycki brings decades of experience to the table as Dal's new vice-president finance and administration.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
ÆÞÓÑ has been added to the federal government's list of approved post-secondary institutions that are allowed to reopen to students currently studying outside of the country and who wish to return to Canada to complete their studies.
Monday, November 2, 2020
The Schulich School of Law and the ÆÞÓÑ Law Alumni Association have announced that judicial trailblazer the Honourable Corrine Sparks (LLB ’79, LLM ’01) is the 2020 recipient of the Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service. Justice Sparks was the first African Nova Scotian to be appointed to the bench and the first Black woman to serve on the judiciary in Canada.
Monday, November 2, 2020
Groups that provide help for victims of abuse have had to come up with different and more discreet ways to reach out and offer assistance, a new study out of Dal's School of Nursing shows.