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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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Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Dalhousie has established its first full-time Aboriginal student advisor position and created an affiliated campus centre to boost support for students from Indigenous communities attending the university.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and former Ontario premier and MP Bob Rae were among the prominent attendees at Monday’s launch for the Dal-hosted MacEachen Institute: a nationally focused, non-partisan interdisciplinary institute supporting progressive public policy and citizen engagement.
Mobilizing knowledge, helping children: Dal‑based CYCC network receives $1.2 million funding renewal
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Government of Canada announces renewed funding for Children and Youth in Challenging Contexts, a Dalhousie-based, national knowledge-mobilization network with more than 250 members spanning multiple sectors.
Friday, April 29, 2016
First Nations chiefs from across Atlantic Canada gathered at Dalhousie on Wednesday for a roundtable discussion on education with the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minster of Indigenous and Northern Affairs.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
After completing her PhD at Dalhousie in 1978, Kathryn Sullivan became the first American woman to walk in space. Now one of the most senior science administrators in the U.S. government, Dr. Sullivan returned to campus this week to meet with students and talk about different ways of looking at our planet.