A testament to human achievement and progress, this week’s population milestone also raises important questions about sustainability and the future of life on Earth. We reached out to some of Dal’s leading experts on population growth and international development for some answers.

Among the global cavalcade presenting at the Falling Walls Lab finals in Germany this week were Sarah Martell and Tina Taskovic, two Dal doctoral students whose research pushes the boundaries of energy innovation.

Researchers have helped battle Rift Valley Fever by vaccinating cattle in Rwanda, setting up early warning system and gaining a better understanding of this hemorrhagic virus.

The 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ community comes together this afternoon to celebrate individual achievements of excellence at the fifth-annual Legacy Awards, including Dal’s newest Distinguished Research Professors and faculty members receiving President’s Research Excellence Awards.

A delegation from the Dal-hosted research centre will attend COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt this month, participating in a range events and meetings with world leaders in science, policy, and philanthropy.