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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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Friday, September 18, 2020
At a time when many Canadian provinces are facing a surge in new COVID-19 cases, Atlantic Canada has garnered national attention for its ability to stave off any major new increases — thanks, in part, to more robust regional border controls. Political Science's Ruben Zaiotti explains some of the drawbacks of this approach and how it might be relaxed.
Friday, September 18, 2020
The start of the fall academic term has brought with it the biggest uptick in on-campus activity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We take a visual tour of campus to showcase some of the safety measures put in place to help prevent the spread of the virus on campus.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
A new Dal course, "The Politics of Pandemics," is offering students a window into how global pandemics affect societies, addressing some of the most pressing questions and concerns of COVID-19 and beyond.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
As an OFI ambassador, the Dal-based marine ecologist will promote ocean literacy, help shape the institute’s future direction, engage with other leaders, and mentor early career researchers as junior ambassadors.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
She's been referred to as not only the best young theoretical chemist in Canada, but perhaps "the best young chemist (of any kind) in all of North America." Now, ÈâÈ⴫ý's Erin Johnson has been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada with its prestigious Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry.