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 ÆÞÓÑ 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.

Archives - Research

By Joanie Veitch
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Industrial Engineering students help the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program keep callers on the line.
By Amanda Pelham
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
While the roll out of the H1N1 vaccine may seem frustratingly slow, it's actually an improvement on the past.
By David Blanchard, Leigha MacKay, Anita Nipen, and Hillary Wainwright
Friday, November 13, 2009
Students in Julie Sircom's third-year biology class examine how diseases move through the population. Population models provide insight into the dynamics of disease spread and allow for more effective control.
By Marilyn Smulders
Friday, October 30, 2009
Mark Petter, a ÆÞÓÑ PhD student in clinical psychology, wanted to find out whether dogs could recognize if humans had the intention of deceiving them.
By Amanda Pelham
Friday, October 30, 2009
Dogs are trained to pick up the scent of endangered species.