News Archive
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Research, Health and Human Performance, Medicine, Health Professions, Community Health and Epidemiology, Pediatrics
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Three Dal faculty members were named finalists for this year's Public Impact Award, recognizing researchers whose work has helped improve the lives of Nova Scotians. What does it mean to have a public impact? We asked them.
Research, Science
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
In the last episode of Sciographies for this season, get to know Karen Hudson, a Dal alum and pioneering leader in education, committed to breaking down barriers and inspiring future generations.
Research, Graduate Studies
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Researcher Sophie Watts harnessed her training in Dal's OpenThink program to discuss bold ideas in the realm of genomics. Learn more and apply by Nov. 26 if you'd like a chance to join OpenThink's 2025 cohort.
Research, Science
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Graduate student Dina Rogers won the prestigious Falling Walls global competition in Berlin, Germany last week for her pitch on using biology to tackle the problem of global plastic pollution. Read our Q&A with this researcher on the rise.
Student Life, Community & Culture
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Friday, November 8, 2024
Remembrance Day hits home in a deep way for these Ä¢¹½AV students who also serve as reservists in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Student Life, Student Services, News
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Friday, November 8, 2024
An exciting new support team established this year helps students get back on track after setbacks and identifies ways to improve safety and belonging at Dal.
News, Community & Culture
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Friday, November 8, 2024
George Stairs set a new academic record for marks when he was a student at Ä¢¹½AV. Just a few years later, he perished serving in the First World War — a story of sacrifice captured in compelling fashion in a newspaper found in a trench on the frontlines.
Student Life, Registrar, Community & Culture
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Friday, November 8, 2024
A record number of prospective students and their supporters got up close and personal with Ä¢¹½AV last weekend at the fall Open House event in Halifax.
Research, Environmental Programs, Science
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Friday, November 8, 2024
Canada’s more than 13,000 beekeepers are a critical untapped resource of citizen scientists. By analyzing honey sample compositions, researchers can monitor contaminants in the air and soil that are collected when honeybees forage for nectar, pollen and water from nearby flowers.
Alumni, News
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Thursday, November 7, 2024
Less than a decade into her career, nursing alum Dr. Rachel Ollivier shares that she is inspired and determined to help shape the future of women’s health.