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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, January 11, 2019
From romance to job interviews, people living with obesity are less likely to be successful, write researcher Sara Kirk and colleagues.
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Noisy waters may be making it harder for southern resident killer whales to communicate with each other and find their food, explain Dal researchers Priyanka Varkey and Tony Walker.
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
In a new photography-based research project by Dal researchers Phillip Joy and Matthew Numer, gay men document their struggles with body image, and challenge current beauty standards.
Monday, January 7, 2019
Canada's top-down approach to designing its climate policy has failed, writes MacEachen Institute Junior Fellow Adebayo Majekolagbe. It needs to find ways to engage with individuals.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
A ÆÞÓÑ PhD student’s investigation into North Atlantic shark populations turned into an eye-opening new research paper that shows how some European Union-designated marine protected areas are falling short in protecting biodiversity.