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Dal researcher Dr. Rita Orji named Fellow of the International Science Council

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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Mia Samardzic
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. 
Matt Reeder
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.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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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Matt Reeder
Friday, April 1, 2016
This Saturday (April 2) is World Autism Awareness Day. We speak with Dr. Isabel Smith, Dalhousie's Joan and Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research, about the disorder and the importance of advocacy efforts in raising awareness among parents, educators, employers and the broader pubic.
Staff
Friday, April 1, 2016
Dalhousie Medical School researchers have made two discoveries that shine light on how influenza is detected by the immune system, and how the virus has evolved to undermine the body’s immunity.
Paige Black
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Researchers from Dal's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences showed off some of their latest works — on everything from science fiction to NHL hockey memories — at the Faculty's annual book launch event earlier this month.
Allison Gerrard
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Dr. Lisa Barrett, viral immunologist and assistant professor in Dalhousie Medical School’s Division of Infectious Diseases, receives John R. Evan Leaders Fund support to explore how chronic illnesses age our immune systems.
Mary-Eleanor Power
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
While it was his love of animals that drew him to Dal's Agricultural Campus, Eric Pace has found his way into studying the unique properties of the increasingly popular Haskap berry.