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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.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
More than 1,500 participants gathered across 18 events to explore big ideas, build partnerships and turn promising concepts into real-world solutions.
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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Friday, July 18, 2008
The DalBlimp will be used to photograph and monitor eelgrass beds—the "rainforests" of the Atlantic
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Donald Weaver isn’t interested in treating the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and epilepsy—there are already drugs that can do that—he wants to obliterate their root causes
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Dalhousie PhD student Yoko Ishigami concludes that hands-free devices may be even more dangerous than hand-held while driving.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Why don't people stick to exercise or diet regimes when they know a behavioral change for the long haul will make them feel better? Motivational expert Michael Vallis says most people fall over emotional hurdles, and end up going two steps forward, three steps back.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Why aren't some parents putting their children in booster seats? Dalhousie's Beth Bruce is investigating.