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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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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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Research out of Stephen Porter's Forensic Psychology Lab at ÆÞÓÑ probes whether the face will betray a deceiver's true emotions
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
ÆÞÓÑ honours its newest Canada Research Chairs and recipients of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Leader's Opportunity Fund
Thursday, April 17, 2008
David Scott, professor of Earth Sciences at ÆÞÓÑ, is reconstructing the history of pollution in Halifax Harbour—determining what sediments on the harbour floor were like in their pristine state. “Halifax Harbour is a large sink for organic matter,” says Dr. Scott, professor of Earth Sciences at ÆÞÓÑ. “However, the water in the harbour is not the problem—it’s the sediment.”
Monday, April 14, 2008
Dal professor Donald Clairmont is preparing the hotly anticipated report for the Mayor's Roundtable on Violence
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Dr. Kenneth Rockwood is leading a new research network that seeks to revolutionize the way our health care system understands and treat dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The network is being funded with a $4 million grant from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research.