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Agriculture, Community & Culture
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Yes, you read that correctly: Dal's Faculty of Agriculture in Truro is taking part in a national campaign from Soil Conservation Council of Canada, using underwear as a cheeky way to raise awareness for soil health.
Agriculture, Research
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
This is a critical time for our planet, writes the Faculty of Agriculture's Kathleen Kevany. What we eat and how we get our food will shape its future.
Research, Medicine, Pathology
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Monday, April 16, 2018
A ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøMedical School cancer immunologist has received a rare five-year operating grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to develop new immunotherapies for advanced melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Biology, Science, Marine Biology, Medicine, Environment, Sustainability and Society, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Monday, April 16, 2018
Marine vessels are big polluters, but a team of Dal students has devised a way to reduce those emissions while creating a marketable new product in the process. Now, they’re getting ready to pitch their idea for a $30,000 prize at a global competition this spring.
Student Life, Engineering, Community & Culture
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Friday, April 13, 2018
Hundreds of final-year Engineering students have spent the past eight months putting their design skills to the test for local industry. This week, they showcased the results as part of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøEngineering Capstone Conference.
Medicine, Community & Culture, Science
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Friday, April 13, 2018
Dal hosted some of Atlantic Canada’s top high school science students this week for the 25th Sanofi Biogenius Canada’s Atlantic regional championship, showcasing emerging leaders in biotechnology.
News
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Friday, April 13, 2018
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøSenate is seeking applications from faculty for its two new Senator at Large positions, designed to improve diversity and representation within Dal’s senior academic governing body.
Research, Oceans, Oceans
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Thursday, April 12, 2018
Led by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøtogether with Memorial and UPEI, the Ocean Frontier Institute has announced $25 million in funding for 15 ocean research projects.
History, Research, Arts and Social Sciences
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Thursday, April 12, 2018
In the 1950s, Canada made it easy for employees to file their income tax. Now let's simplify the process for others, too, writes Dal History professor Shirley Tillotson.
Research, Earth Sciences, Science, Agriculture, Chemistry, Health Professions
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Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Five researchers from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøare receiving new funding to acquire the cutting-edge tools needed to conduct world-class research through the Canada Foundation for Innovation's John R. Evans Leaders Fund.