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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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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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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Next June, Dal will host the national conference of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) alongside other Halifax universities and colleges. Proposals for the conference are due December 12.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal minister of agriculture, was at Dal's Agricultural Campus last Friday for a Facebook Live event focused on connecting with young farmers and youth.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Dal's new Certificate in Computing in Arts and Social Sciences offers students in non-Computer Science programs a better working knowledge of technology, helping them forge connections between academic disciplines.
Monday, November 21, 2016
Maike van Niekerk has accomplished a lot in her time as a Dal Nursing student: conducting research on cancer and Canada's Indigenous peoples; winning several major university and community awards; launching a cancer charity in memory of her mother. Now, she's off to study at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.
Monday, November 21, 2016
The Dalhousie Census is a confidential survey about the university's diversity, and helps Dal develop programs and supports to foster a respectful, inclusive environment for everyone. Learn more about the census and how to complete it.