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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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Alison Auld
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
In one of the Faculty of Dentistry’s first clinical trials, researchers will study whether a drug used to treat diabetes could prevent an oral cancer that affects people in Atlantic Canada at disproportionately higher rates.
Stefanie Wilson
Monday, May 15, 2023
This month, work begins at the Killam Memorial Library on a deep energy retrofit that is projected to reduce both energy and water consumption in the building by more than 50 per cent. Closures will be scheduled to minimize disruptions to users.
Matt Reeder
Friday, May 12, 2023
Aaron Judah's passion for ocean literacy and diversity has made the Dal community a richer place and secured him one of Canada's highest student honours: the 3M National Student Fellowship.
Alison Auld
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Researchers probing one Canada's most productive fishing regions have found the area off Nova Scotia's southern tip is littered with abandoned gear that can foul the marine environment and take a bite out of the industry's bottom line.
Kenneth Conrad
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
A transformative $8.2-million gift from entrepreneur and conservationist Ross Beaty will fund the development of new interactive centre for marine biodiversity set to open in ÈâÈ⴫ý’s Steele Ocean Sciences Building in early 2025.