By the time Dr. Abraham Gesner (1797-1864) joined Dalhousie as a professor of natural history in 1863, he’d already worked his way through several careers, including physician, geologist and author, to name a few. But, perhaps most importantly, Dr. Gesner had invented kerosene in 1846. In doing so, he helped spur the development of the modern petroleum industry. Though he died not long after joining the university, his posthumous induction into the Order of New Brunswick in 2016 shows his impressive legacy continues to light the way to this day.
Video and story: Visit the Dalhousie Originals website
Shark Week is a very successful marketing campaign, but there's more to the study of sharks than what you'll see on TV. Learn about how Dal research is helping us better understand — and protect — these fascinating ocean predators.
Read more: Student‑led ShARRC initiative links research and advocacy to protect shark populations
Read more: How citizen science through the Ocean Tracking Network is helping detect sharks earlier
Hundreds visited Dal's Truro campus last week for its annual Community Day, featuring fun, hands-on activities for all ages to discover everything the campus has to offer.
Photo essay: Connecting communities at Dal's Agricultural Campus
