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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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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.
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.
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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Thursday, February 5, 2015
Who is George Munro, and why does he have a Dal holiday named after him? Learn the story behind one of the university's first great benefactors.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Tony Clement, president of the Treasury Board of Canada, visited Dal last week as part of a national roadshow to promote open data initiatives and to meet with students and faculty from Dal's Faculty of Computer Science and Institute for Big Data Analytics.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Through two Dal degrees and several international adventures, Kate Archibald's Spanish language skills have proved themselves to be valuable companions.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Dalhousie's Faculty of Agriculture will lead a Government of Canada-funded initiative that aims to help train the next generation of Ethiopian farmers and help fight poverty.
Friday, January 30, 2015
An exciting new course in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences explores popular representations of the end of the world — from A (apocalypse) to Z (zombies).