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Making friends with guilt: How personal experience inspired Dal prof's new book redefining guilt as a force for good

Making friends with guilt: How personal experience inspired Dal prof's new book redefining guilt as a force for good

Chris Moore, professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, knows a great deal about the painful and profound journey through guilt — 40 years ago, he lived it, following a drunk driving incident with deadly consequences. Now, that personal experience has helped inspire a highly anticipated new book on why we feel guilt and why it's so important to building and healing relationships with one another.  Read more.

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Ryan McNutt
Thursday, August 27, 2020
One of the world's most prestigious medical journals shines a spotlight on one of Dal's health research leaders: global health advocate and vaccinology expert Dr. Noni MacDonald.
Michele Charlton
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Three Dalhousie scholars are part of the newest cohort of Canada Research Chairs (CRCs), with new chairs focused on immigrants and refugees, the impacts of climate change on coastal zones, and the integration of gender and sexuality into reconciliation.
Lindsay Dowling-Savelle
Friday, August 21, 2020
As the pandemic forces organizations, governments, businesses and individuals to move even more sensitive information to online platforms, that information may be more vulnerable to online hacking attempts. Nur Zincir-Heywood explains how online information can be protected through enhanced cyber-security mechanisms.
Niecole Killawee
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
How the pandemic forces a closer look at Canada’s food supply system — as seen through the experiences of some of the farmers and researchers who've worked through the challenges of the last five months.
Mary Jane Webber
Monday, August 17, 2020
Catherin Blewett, whose distinguished career in public service most recently included time as Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to Cabinet, is set to become the first strategic engagement officer for the Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute.