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"We're just scratching the surface": OTN leader named to Canada's Top 40 under 40
OTN Scientific Director Rob Lennox discusses the growing impact of ocean tracking and why scientists are only beginning to unlock the potential of the data they collect. Read more.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Thousands of students turned donated goods into practical finds during the Free Store's back-to-school rush, showcasing the growing demand for affordable, sustainable shopping on campus.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Under new Director Rachelle McKay, TYP welcomes a new cohort, unveils an upgraded home base, and builds on a legacy stretching back more than five decades.
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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New podcast launched by Dal‑led research group tackles issues affecting refugee families in Canada
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Dal-based Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition airs a brand-new segment of The Refuge monthly, bringing young refugees, academics and community partners together to discuss key aspects of the refugee resettlement experience.
Monday, November 29, 2021
In Canada, milk is available in jugs, cartons, bags and glass bottles. A new analysis reveals which type of container has the smallest environmental footprint — from container production to disposal, writes Mary Anne White.
Thought leaders, stand up! OpenThink initiative for PhD students now recruiting for its third cohort
Friday, November 26, 2021
OpenThink builds the next generation of experts by equipping PhD students with the skills and stage to share their ideas, inform on issues and influence public policy. Applications for the next cohort accepted until Friday, December 17.
Friday, November 26, 2021
Dal researchers were named winners in three major categories at the 2021 Discovery Awards, Atlantic Canada's most prestigious science recognition event, while Dr. Noni MacDonald was celebrated as this year's inductee to the Discovery Centre’s Science Hall of Fame.
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Rising grocery costs are preventing many students from having reliable access to healthy meals. The Food Security Project addresses this issue head-on.