Research

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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Dal News staff
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 study.
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.
Matt Reeder
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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Michele Charlton
Friday, May 3, 2019
Four Dal research projects were among the $3M in funding announced through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada’s Strategic Partnership Grant program.
Nikki Beauchamp
Thursday, May 2, 2019
The Dal-headquartered Ocean Tracking Network is receiving almost $2.3M in funding to enhance its capacity to track the movements and survival of the ocean's aquatic animals, including a community-led project focused on Nova Scotia snow crabs.
Michele Charlton
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
TOSST — it sounds like “tossed,” but it’s actually a unique research school that brings together ocean scientists from different sides of the globe.
Elizabeth MacDonald
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Grad student Mickey Gilchrist’s research, supported by Addenda Capital and MITACS, will help decision-makers address climate change through sustainable investment.
Chris Benjamin
Friday, April 26, 2019
In a new role at Dal, Anya Waite is a key leader in ocean research and serves as scientific director of the global Ocean Frontier Institute. But she's also building on a personal journey that not only intersects with at multiple points but has taken her all around the world.