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Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate research

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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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.
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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.
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Marie Visca
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Barbara-Ann Hamilton-Hinch, graduating with her PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies, has a long history with Dalhousie: she's an alumna now three times over, helped found the Imhotep's Legacy Academy and has served as Dal's Black student advisor.
Sarah Delaney
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Calgary native Carmen Braun's passion for the outdoors led her to Dalhousie to study Earth Sciences and Oceanography.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Starting with this year’s spring convocation, Dal graduates of Indigenous and African descent now have the opportunity to celebrate their heritage by incorporating medicine pouches and kente sashes, respectively, as part of their academic dress.
Sarah Delaney
Monday, May 30, 2016
Vancouverite twin brothers Nicolas and Salvador Pimentel went to the same high school and undergrad university, so why not take off for Halifax and the Schulich School of Law together as well?
Marie Visca
Monday, May 30, 2016
Salman Mohammed knew he liked numbers from his high school experience in his native Bangladesh, but it was at Dalhousie that he discovered the possibilities that Computer Science offered.