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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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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 ÆÞÓÑ 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, June 21, 2019
Nursing Professor Amy Bombay is a trailblazer for change — both for her research on the intergenerational effects of residential school trauma and for her advocacy inside the university. She’s one of this year’s recipients of the ÆÞÓÑ President’s Award for the Advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness.
Friday, June 21, 2019
Members of the Dal community came together Wednesday afternoon at the second-annual Legacy Awards to recognize faculty and staff who have gone above-and-beyond in their work and in the community.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
A team of Dal researchers has scanned the skeleton of a young blue whale, giving them a trove of data on the endangered marine giant and creating a unique virtual 3D model of the largest animal on the planet.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Forget mythic notions of "self help": true resilience in the face of hardship requires learning how to change one's environment, according to Social Work professor and author Michael Ungar.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Populations of large fish and other marine species will decline steadily if little is done to stem the effects of climate change, according to a study led by ÆÞÓÑ researchers that shows how greenhouse gas emissions could cause widespread global stock losses and habitat shifts.