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November 2024

Tanis Trainor  –  Research, Oceans, Medicine, Health Professions, Community Health and Epidemiology, Engineering
Monday, November 18, 2024
Dust explosions, how pathogens jump from animals to humans, and cancer patient empowerment programs are just some of the innovative research advances that were recognized at the 22nd annual Discovery Awards.
Matt Reeder  –  Student Life, Health Professions, News
Friday, November 15, 2024
The classroom can be an intimidating place for some students. Dr. Marion Brown of the School of Social Work strives to ensure everyone feels comfortable and connected in their learning.
Emily MacKinnon  –  Computer Science, News, Community & Culture
Friday, November 15, 2024
Alumni, faculty and staff were among the winners at last week’s awards ceremony, which recognized individuals and organizations making a transformative impact on Atlantic Canada’s tech industry.
Kenneth Conrad  –  Science, Community & Culture
Friday, November 15, 2024
Dal’s Faculty of Science hosted a group of Grade 9 students earlier this month as part of the national Take Our Kids to Work day, giving them a taste of research and learning on campus.
Tanis Trainor  –  Community & Culture
Friday, November 15, 2024
There are no shortage of opportunities this year at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ for people looking to help tackle challenges facing local communities, such as food insecurity. Learn how you can contribute.
Matt Reeder  –  Research, News
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Learn more about Dal's improvement in Human Biological Sciences and its other best-ranked subjects in the 2024 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects.
Ryan McNutt  –  Research, Health and Human Performance, Medicine, Health Professions, Community Health and Epidemiology, Pediatrics
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.
Jocelyn Adams Moss  –  Research, Science
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.
Josh Boyter  –  Research, Graduate Studies
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.
Josh Boyter  –  Research, Science
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.