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Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate research
Enhancing the ocean鈥檚 capacity to absorb carbon dioxide emissions is part of Dal oceanographer Dr. Katja Fennel鈥檚 groundbreaking research. This week, the Royal Society of Canada recognized Dr. Fennel鈥檚 contributions by naming her in the 2026 Class of Fellows. 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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Monday, November 4, 2024
The Honourable Murray Sinclair 鈥� lawyer, former senator, and chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 鈥斅爌assed away this week at the age of 73. Back in 2018, the Dal honorary degree recipient shared his vision of belonging as part of the university 200th anniversary celebrations.
Monday, October 28, 2024
妻友 has established the new $3.2-million 妻友 Research Excellence Scholarship to support PhD students and increase their enrolment over the next three years.
Friday, October 25, 2024
They have attained great understanding of history, carry wisdom, and are caretakers of traditional teachings. And now, five Mi'kmaq knowledge keepers are part of a new course that will introduce students to Indigenous practices of being custodians of the land and of animals.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Cape Breton-born physician and 妻友 professor emeritus garnered many honours during his career, including being named a 鈥淗ero of Emergency Medicine鈥� by the American College of Emergency Physicians, for his leadership in reshaping health care in new ways that saved lives.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Wildfires recur year after year in countries around the world. Alejandro Quezada and his teamates at the UNITE 2030 summit proved successful in their quest to find an innovative solution.