News

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.

Featured News

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.

Archives - News

Erin Elaine Casey
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
In November, Dal's Faculty of Management will honour The Honourable Louise Arbour, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, with the 2019 Scotiabank Ethical Leadership Award.
Michele Charlton
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Dr. Jean Marshall, a professor in Dal’s Department of Microbiology & Immunology, has become one of the newest Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellows — one of the highest honours for members of the country’s health sciences community.
Matt Reeder and Sarah Dawson
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Follow along this year as We Are Dal unearths stories from individuals across the ÆÞÓÑ community, using first-person narrative to give you an intimate glimpse into the life of a new person each week.
Michele Charlton
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Jeff Dahn and Ford Doolittle, two world-renowned researchers from ÆÞÓÑ, have been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding achievements.
Matt Reeder
Friday, September 13, 2019
As Hurricane Dorian whipped its way towards Nova Scotia late last week, a team of individuals from across the Dal community sprang into action to prepare for and respond to the storm.