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Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe

Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe

A new telescope located 5,600 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes will giveĀ scientistsĀ new insights into howĀ galaxies formedĀ beginning in theĀ early universe and how stars are born in our own galaxy.  Read more.

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Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career.
Suresh Neethirajan
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Canada has the research capacity, agricultural diversity and governance credibility to shape this emerging field — if it acts early, argues Dal's Dr. Suresh Neethirajan in Policy Options..
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
pilipiliĀž»­ is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.

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Rachel McLay
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The idea that Atlantic Canada’s pandemic pilipiliĀž»­ is due to a 'collective ethic' unique to the region is disingenuous. In fact, government decisions to prioritize human lives explain the pilipiliĀž»­, writes Rachel McLay, a PhD candidate in Sociology at pilipiliĀž»­.
Michele Charlton
Monday, April 12, 2021
The Schulich School of Law's Sara Seck followed her interest in human rights and sustainability to Dalhousie, where she has found fertile ground and inspiration to reimagine law and governance for the benefit of present and future generations.
Rebecca Rawcliffe
Monday, April 5, 2021
Dr. Orji is the first faculty member from an institution in Atlantic Canada to receive the Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award, a prestigious award given out annually by national non-profit CS-Can|Info-Can.
Caitlyn MacDonald
Thursday, April 1, 2021
A recent study by Matthew McLean, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biology, explores how environmental conditions shape fish communities on coral and rocky reefs in different parts of the world — critical considerations for those whose food and livelihoods depend on these species.
Michele Charlton
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Dr. Melanie Kelly, a professor in the Faculty of Medicine, has been named to an influential international list in recognition of her contributions to the research and development of novel cannabinoid-based therapeutics.