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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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Misha Noble-Hearle
Friday, October 10, 2014
Honorary degree recipients, including former Prime Minister Paul Martin and acclaimed author Lawrence Hill, shared pearls of wisdom at Fall Convocation.
Rosalie Fralick
Friday, October 10, 2014
This year's MacKay Lecture Series, all about the art of performance, kicked off with "Devices of Wonder" and continues in the coming weeks.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Making his first address to the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Dal President Richard Florizone outlined the university’s emerging strategy for supporting the region’s economic development and asked government and business leaders to work with Dal to build a stronger Nova Scotia.
Erin Casey
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Fall Convocation 2014: Commerce graduate Costa Zafiris says his Dal experience opened his eyes to the possibility of being an entrepreneur and innovator.
Erin Casey
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Fall Convocation 2014: Classics MA student Justin Singer explores how mathematics and ancient philosophy can be applied to environmental issues like climate change.