Jennifer Isenor, a researcher in the Faculty of Health, is a regional investigator on the study, which will examine adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines.

In this week's column, Dr. Saini discusses Dal's role as a civic university and, in particular, why it is uniquely equipped and positioned to collaborate to truly make an impact in the health outcomes of Nova Scotians.

Like other deans at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, the Faculty of Health's Brenda Merritt tapped into the ingenuity of her community last year when faced with the pandemic. She discusses some of the ups and downs and what the future could look like in her Faculty.

Doctoral graduates Phillip Joy and Lindsay Wallace are recipients of the 2021 мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ Doctoral Thesis Awards. We caught up with them to learn more about their research and where it has taken them.

After more than a year of virtual working and learning, much thought and effort was put into designing a safe, socially-distant Barley Party on the Agricultural Campus last week.

The idea that Atlantic Canada’s pandemic success is due to a 'collective ethic' unique to the region is disingenuous. In fact, government decisions to prioritize human lives explain the success, writes Rachel McLay, a PhD candidate in Sociology at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥.

Three renewable scholarships announced by мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ offer financial support, mentorship and more to students of Black and African descent, one of several ways the university is moving forward on recommendations laid out in the Lord мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ report and several other internal reports.

The Schulich School of Law's Sara Seck followed her interest in human rights and sustainability to мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, where she has found fertile ground and inspiration to reimagine law and governance for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Government of Canada is investing more than $1 million in knowledge mobilization project led by мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ professor Afua Cooper, one that will help young Canadians learn about the remarkable achievements and struggles of Black people in Canada throughout history.

Experiential learning is in high demand these days as students look for ways to complement their academic learning with more hands-on lived experiences. Learn how students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences have benefitted from practicum placements during the pandemic.