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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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Ryan McNutt
Thursday, March 26, 2015
At Thursday night's Student Impact Awards in Halifax, five students will receive the university’s top honour for achievement in student life. Each has had an incredible impact on the Dal community: in residence life, student societies, athletics, student government and more.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
With a renewed investment, Shell Canada is helping make unique hands-on and experiential learning opportunities possible in Dal’s Faculties of Engineering, Science and Management — from field schools to student-built race cars.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, March 20, 2015
This week brought some of the largest snowfalls Halifax has seen in a decade, which meant Dal's grounds team was hard at work ensuring students, faculty and staff could make their way around campus.
Emma Geldart (with Jennifer Moore)
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Whether on Sexton Campus in Halifax or on the Agricultural Campus in Truro, National Engineering Month is an opportunity to celebrate the work of Dal students, faculty and alumni in the field.
Matt Semansky
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Dal's Budget Advisory Committee has released its draft operating budget plan, and student consultations on tuition and fees are scheduled for this month. Here's our overview of the plan and how you can contribute to the budget process.