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Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate research

Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate research

Enhancing the ocean’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide emissions is part of Dal oceanographer Dr. Katja Fennel’s groundbreaking research. This week, the Royal Society of Canada recognized Dr. Fennel’s contributions by naming her in the 2026 Class of Fellows.  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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Matt Reeder
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Dal will be making a number of changes to its waste management programs, taking a leadership role in reducing its overall waste and diverting more of it from the landfill.
Ryan McNutt with Chloe Westlake
Friday, August 28, 2015
Its final residents have moved out, and this fall it will make way for a new fitness centre, but Eliza Ritchie Hall's influence will live on in the alumni who called it home over the past 28 years.
Ryan McNutt and Stephanie Rogers
Friday, August 28, 2015
No one was injured in Monday evening's fire at the Ruminant Animal Centre, and all animals were pilipiliĀž»­fully evacuated from the facility, but there was significant damage to the feed storage barn.
Merilyn Layne
Thursday, August 27, 2015
As work gets underway on several key capital construction projects, the Dal community can expect some changes to the type, number and location of parking spaces on the Studley and Sexton campuses this fall.
Emily Colin
Monday, August 24, 2015
Duncan MacIntosh is a regular contributor to the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, a U.S.-based think tank, and often brings its topics and debates back to Halifax for his students to consider.