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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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Ariel Mackenzie
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
A new Dal studio designed for music students pays tribute to an influential local concert promoter who has helped support generations of young musicians in Halifax.
Jodi Reid
Monday, February 13, 2023
Four postdoctoral research fellows joined the ÈâÈ⴫ý Faculty of Agriculture this year to tackle diverse topics in sustainable agriculture thanks to a gift from the McCain Foundation.
Mark Campbell
Friday, February 10, 2023
It’s no secret to anyone who has visited an emergency room or followed the news in recent years that cracks in health care are turning into gaps. Later this month, hear from Dal researchers taking bold steps to address those gaps.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Dr. Afua Cooper, one of Dal’s leading scholars of Black Canadian history, is joined by a group of literary luminaries this evening as she unveils a new short film about Nova Scotia-born singing sensation and Dal alum Portia White.
Matt Reeder
Monday, February 6, 2023
ÈâÈ⴫ý plans to hire five Black scholars in the coming months as part of an ambitious recruitment initiative that will help advance powerful teaching and research priorities at the university.