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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ researchers secure major funding through Research Nova Scotia competition
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ researchers are advancing health, clean energy, ocean science, and food innovation with new partner‑driven funding aimed at turning Nova Scotia research strengths into real‑world solutions. Read more.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Developed with Indigenous partners, a new course invites students to explore alternative worldviews and community‑led expertise while considering the broader social responsibilities shaping professional practice.
Friday, April 24, 2026
A refreshed space, playful design elements, and a focus on connection are reshaping how prospective students experience Dal, turning a first visit into something memorable, personal, and distinctly Nova Scotian.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A two‑year deep‑energy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library’s aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus.
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Friday, January 8, 2021
Why was law enforcement not more aggressive in its response as the U.S federal legislature was stormed by rioters? We ask Dr. Ajay Parasram, a professor in the Department of International Development Studies and the Department of History.
Testing the waters: Project to detect COVID‑19 early through wastewater expands across Nova Scotia
Friday, January 8, 2021
Dal and partner researchers have begun collecting human wastewater samples at sites across Nova Scotia in an ambitious project that could help detect the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19 well before it can spread.
Friday, January 8, 2021
Dr. David Pilon, director of counselling and psychological services at Dal’s Student Health & Wellness Centre, has been awarded a lifetime contribution award from the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia for his advocacy, mentorship and leadership in the field.
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Dal joined the prestigious top 200 cohort in the Times Higher Education’s (THE) Global University Employability Rankings for 2020, a list developed with input from nearly 9,000 recruiters in more than 22 countries.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
When it comes to commercializing research, 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ has long been a leader in Atlantic Canada — a status set to grow in the years ahead as the office leading its efforts rolls out a new name and engagement strategy.