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Dal researcher Dr. Rita Orji named Fellow of the International Science Council
The latest international recognition caps a remarkable stretch of honours and recognition for the Dal computer scientist, who has emerged as a global leader in responsible and human-centred AI. Read more.
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Friday, October 23, 2026
The annual Killam Celebration brings together Killam laureates, alumni and their guests to welcome the university’s newest award recipients and celebrate the lasting impact of the Killam Trusts at Dalhousie.
Friday, October 9, 2026
As national priorities evolve, Dal researchers, students and partners are contributing expertise, innovation and talent to challenges spanning the ocean, Arctic and beyond.
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The latest international recognition caps a remarkable stretch of honours and recognition for the Dal computer scientist, who has emerged as a global leader in responsible and human-centred AI.
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
One of the world's leading medical technology companies will soon be able to offer more precise and focused radiation treatments for cancer patients — all thanks to the research of PhD student Lee MacDonald and the team with Dal's Medical Physics program.
Monday, April 11, 2016
What might Steve Jobs, Simon Cowell and Donald Trump all have in common? They’re individuals who have exhibited traits of narcissistic perfectionism — a long-presumed psychological theory that Dal’s Personality Research Team, led by Psychologist Simon Sherry, has recently provided the first empirical evidence for.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
No, not for drinking — unless you're a plant, that is. Faculty of Agriculture prof Lord Abbey is exploring how taking a tea-brewing approach to compost fertilizer may lengthen the lifespan of grazing crops.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Environmental Studies student Adam Cheeseman, who studies how summer camps can help children learn about sustainability, is one of 25 researchers selected as finalists in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's (SSHRC) annual Storytellers competition.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Canada's Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan was on campus Friday, speaking with faculty and student researchers on a tour of the university's ocean sciences facilities.