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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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Monday, January 12, 2026
Dal's OpenThink program helps PhDs showcase their research impact and dive into the world of public scholarship. For 2025 participant Lindsay Van Dam, it's become an essential part of her overall PhD experience.
Friday, January 9, 2026
Dr. OmiSoore Dryden brings visionary leadership to the School of Nursing and the Faculty of Health as Canada Research Chair in Black Health Studies: Antiracism in Health Education and Practice.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
New research suggests the two top predators have forged a co-operative rather than competitive relationship to find and feast on salmon off B.C. coast.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
At a time when public outdoor spaces are closed and many are spending most of their time at home, Text-a-Tree student researcher Julietta Sorensen Kass is doing her best to help people stay connected with nature.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Read some of the latest editorials and essays from Dal researchers on the impacts and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday, April 6, 2020
In a pandemic, information matters more than ever — but in the age of social media, misinformation travels just as quickly. Learn how Dr. Jenna Parsons Leigh and her team are helping understand how people are learning about COVID-19 and the effect on perceptions and behaviours.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Authors of a new scientific paper, including Dal’s Boris Worm and Heike Lotze, say immediate action could reverse much of the damage done to marine life within 30 years while preserving vital ocean services — but only with sustained effort and financial support.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
With COVID-19 overwhelming emergency rooms, hospitals and ICU wards around the world, Medicine prof David Kelvin is developing a device to help emergency room doctors quickly predict the severity of the illness.