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Patti Lewis  –  Research
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
This fall, the Ocean Frontier Institute bring researchers from across Atlantic Canada and beyond together for Ocean Frontier 2018. Here are 10 reasons to consider attending the conference.
Michele Charlton  –  Medicine, Research, Health Professions
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Ten researchers affiliated with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, the IWK and the Nova Scotia Health Authority have received $7.2 million to study key issues ranging from the experiences of minorities in the health professions to the impacts of chronic sleep loss on health.
Stefanie Wilson  –  Student Life, Health Professions, Health Promotion
Monday, July 16, 2018
As a mother of two young children and a small business owner, going back to school was a big life change for Health Promotion student Jade Kelly. But it’s a change she’s managing by focusing on her goals.
Patti Lewis  –  Research, Biology, Oceans, Science, Oceans
Thursday, July 12, 2018
New research by Dal biologist Aaron Macneil has identified a surprising link between rat populations and coral reef health, suggesting that rat control should be an urgent conservation priority on many remote tropical islands.
Ryan McNutt, with Stephanie Rogers  –  News, Community & Culture
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Last month’s fire hasn’t deterred the community spirit of Dal’s Agricultural Campus, which will once again throw out the welcome mat for its annual Community Day — a 40-year summer tradition featuring barn tours, kids’ activities and so much more. Free bus transportation is available for students, faculty and staff in Halifax.
Melanie Jollymore  –  Medicine, News
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Communities across the northern region of Nova Scotia will have access to more family physicians-in-training in just over a year, when ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøMedical School’s newest family medicine teaching site opens on July 1, 2019.
Rebecca Rawcliffe  –  Research, Computer Science, Graduate Studies
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
By developing an app-based video game, Dal Computer Science researchers are hoping to use fun, educational technology to help slow the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in West Africa.
Ryan McNutt  –  News, Community & Culture
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
During Dal’s 200th year, the university’s retirees continue to have an important connection with the university. And this spring, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøwelcomed delegates from across the country for the national conference of the College and University Retiree Associations of Canada.
Kim Humes  –  Student Life, Management, Information Management
Monday, July 9, 2018
Tyler Lightfoot's background in English and Psychology gave him the foundation to hit the ground running with a Library and Information Studies master’s degree at Dal and turn it into a new career as a data analyst.
Michele Charlton, with files from Karalee Clerk  –  Medicine, Research, Agriculture
Friday, July 6, 2018
Meet the three Dal faculty members awarded the prestigious title of University Research Professor this year: Susan Kirkland (Medicine), David Burton (Agriculture) and Janice Graham (Medicine).