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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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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.
Kate Rogers
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
As he begins his term as dean, Dr. Saleem Razack discusses social accountability, medical education, and his vision for strengthening health care across the Maritimes and beyond.
Mary-Eleanor Power
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Designed around real-world challenges facing firefighters, the program supports professional growth and helps enhance emergency response capacity in communities throughout Nova Scotia.

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Stefanie Wilson
Monday, August 15, 2022
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s annual ranking places Dal in the top 301-400 globally and 13-17 nationally.
Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
Five ÈâÈ⴫ý faculty members were among more than 60 Nova Scotians awarded Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal last week in recognition of significant service to the province, particularly during the pandemic.
Alison DeLory
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Alumnus Brad Pickard (MArch 2010) and Architecture Professor Emeritus Richard Kroeker have won a World Architecture Festival Prize for a powwow stadium designed for the Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation in south-east Saskatchewan.
Wilf Swartz
Friday, July 29, 2022
There is a need for nuanced discussions around the role of fisheries subsidies — even those that may be nominally harmful — to avoid further inequity and marginalization of small-scale fishers, writes Dal researcher Wilf Swartz.
Jane Gaffney
Thursday, July 28, 2022
This month the Wije'winen Health Centre opened its doors to the urban Indigenous community in Halifax, providing future opportunities for medical learners interested in Indigenous health.