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Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate research

Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate research

One of Canada's highest academic honours goes to Dal oceanographer Dr. Katja Fennel for her globally recognized contributions to climate research.  Read more.

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Dal News staff
Monday, September 14, 2026
Enabling pharmacists to prescribe preventive Lyme disease medication shifted hundreds of routine cases out of emergency departments, easing pressure on the health-care system, shows a new É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ study.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
As it enters a new era, the MacEachen Institute of Public Policy and Governance is expanding its efforts to connect researchers, decision-makers, and communities on pressing national and regional issues.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, August 20, 2026
A new Dal-hosted research institute will connect researchers, students, partners and communities to advance AI research, learning and innovation rooted in Atlantic Canada.

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Andrew Riley
Friday, July 16, 2021
Four É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ students were among this year’s winners of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, selected based on the potential impact of their research, academic excellence and leadership abilities.
Michele Charlton
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Feared by most and loved by some, sharks play a critical role in our ecosystem and are an important economic resource to many communities and countries. Fred Whoriskey of the Ocean Tracking Network helps us demystify these ocean dwellers.
Jantina de Vries and Françoise Baylis
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Scientists have been eager to edit genomes to eliminate certain diseases. A new series of WHO reports outlines ethical approaches to research and treatment, write Dal researcher Françoise Baylis and co-author Jantina de Vries.
Sylvain Charlebois and Poppy Nicolette Riddle
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Tipping has often-overlooked consequences for food service workers. The industry should turn its attention to underlying issues if it wants to ensure a sustainable future, write Dal researchers Sylvain Charlebois and Poppy Nicolette Riddle.
Jennifer Cameron
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Tharindu Senadheera applied to the Dal Innovates Path2Innovation and Lab2Market programs ready to explore the marketplace for North Atlantic sea cucumber.