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Michele Charlton  –  Research, Science, Physics and Atmospheric Science, Community & Culture
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Physics professor and outgoing Senate chair Kevin Hewitt has been honoured by NSERC with its Science Promotion Award, celebrating his work to foster interest in science among students of African descent in Nova Scotia.
Michael Halpin  –  Research, Arts and Social Sciences, Sociology and Social Anthropology
Monday, July 12, 2021
New research from Sociology prof Michael Halpin into "incels" — a misogynistic online community — suggests their discussion boards are surprisingly diverse. Despite this diversity, the research finds incels are united by their hatred of women.
Michele Charlton  –  Research, Women In Research, News
Monday, July 12, 2021
Researchers from the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering, Science, and Health, have been named as мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥â€™s newest Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Chairs.
Stefanie Wilson  –  News, Senior Administration, Community & Culture
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Barb Hamilton-Hinch, an associate professor in the Faculty of Health, has been fighting for equity and inclusion for decades. Now, as Dal's assistant vice-provost equity and inclusion, she is set to extend her leadership of this critical work.
Michele Charlton  –  Research, Women In Research, News
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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Andrew Riley  –  Research, News, Graduate Studies
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Professor Hany El Naggar from the Faculty of Engineering will serve as Dal's first associate dean, student-supervisor relations.
Alix Bruch  –  Research, Arts and Social Sciences, Community & Culture
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
The MacEachen Institute of Public Policy and Governance marked the 100th anniversary of its namesake Allan J. MacEachen's birth this week with a special panel event commemorating the late lawmaker's legacy.
Staff  –  Community & Culture
Monday, July 5, 2021
Take a look back at all the animals featured on Pets of мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ last month.
Staff  –  Health Professions, News, Nursing
Monday, July 5, 2021
The Province of Nova Scotia has announced a permanent expansion of eight seats to мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥'s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program based in Yarmouth.
Alison DeLory  –  Alumni, Management, Community & Culture
Monday, July 5, 2021
мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ has formed a partnership with 10 other Atlantic Canadian universities and Atlantic Business Magazine with a goal of making the region’s business schools and business community more inclusive.