/news.html Dal News - Research Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:57:11 GMT 2025-06-12T11:57:11Z /news/2025/06/11/keisha-jefferies-grant-mental-health.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Keisha Jefferies leads a groundbreaking study exploring Black women’s mental health in Nova Scotia, aiming to create culturally relevant care and amplify overlooked voices. Research Health Professions News Nursing Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/11/keisha-jefferies-grant-mental-health.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-06-11T11:30:00Z /news/2025/06/06/congo-fighting-gender.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As violence continues to displace people in the eastern DRC, women face a heightened risk of sexual and gender-based violence. Research Arts and Social Sciences Political Science Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/06/congo-fighting-gender.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Annie Bunting and Heather Tasker 2025-06-06T11:30:00Z /news/2025/06/03/whale-skeleton-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Suspended from ceiling of the Steele Ocean Sciences Building is the skeleton of an adult blue whale found washed up in Nova Scotia. The new installation is the centrepiece of the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity and serves as a powerful reminder of the need to protect our ocean and its inhabitants. Research Science News Community & Culture Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/03/whale-skeleton-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-06-03T12:30:00Z /news/2025/05/26/public-sector-succession.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Canadian governments are in a perilous situation as young Canadians view the public sector with rising suspicion and have little interest in public service careers. Research Management Public Administration Mon, 26 May 2025 13:02:00 GMT /news/2025/05/26/public-sector-succession.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews W. Dominika Wranik, Alec Brooks, and Payton Nicol 2025-05-26T13:02:00Z /news/2025/05/23/nova-scotia-dalhousie-engagement-days.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Â鶹Éç hit the road to Yarmouth, Bridgewater, Sydney and other Nova Scotian communities in recent months, deepening ties through dialogue, outreach, and innovation as part of its province-wide Engagement Days initiative. Up next: Guysborough. Research News Community & Culture Fri, 23 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/23/nova-scotia-dalhousie-engagement-days.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-05-23T11:30:00Z /news/2025/05/22/adult-friendships.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new study aims to understand how adults without friends experience and move through life. Research Arts and Social Sciences Thu, 22 May 2025 12:43:00 GMT /news/2025/05/22/adult-friendships.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Laura Eramian 2025-05-22T12:43:00Z /news/2025/05/16/genetics-ocd-study.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A groundbreaking study led by Â鶹Éç researchers uncovers specific genetic links to the mental health condition, making it clearer who may be at greater risk of developing it. Research Medicine Community Health and Epidemiology Fri, 16 May 2025 14:35:00 GMT /news/2025/05/16/genetics-ocd-study.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-05-16T14:35:00Z /news/2025/05/15/dal-solutions-navy-repair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As Canada rethinks military readiness amid shifting U.S. relations, Â鶹Éç is partnering with Defence Research and Development Canada to strengthen operational readiness —using advanced additive manufacturing to develop both critical submarine parts and the processes needed to produce them. Research Engineering Thu, 15 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/15/dal-solutions-navy-repair.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-05-15T11:30:00Z /news/2025/05/14/maceachen-institute-anniversary-donner-prize-finalist.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews MacEachen Institute Director Kevin Quigley and former students won the Donner Prize for the best public policy book in Canada this year. Discover how the institute has empowered student researchers and shaped major policy debates over the past decade. Research Management Arts and Social Sciences Law Health Professions News Tue, 13 May 2025 13:04:00 GMT /news/2025/05/14/maceachen-institute-anniversary-donner-prize-finalist.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-05-13T13:04:00Z /news/2025/05/08/tuna-study-global-ocean.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Free-floating devices used to fish tuna are harming ocean life at a global scale, damaging coral reefs, ensnaring vulnerable species and adding to marine pollution, new study shows. Research Oceans Biology Science News Wed, 07 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT /news/2025/05/08/tuna-study-global-ocean.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-05-07T18:00:00Z /news/2025/05/07/food-systems-dalhousie-study.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Phoebe Stephens awarded $1.6 million for global research study exploring how capital markets can drive sustainable practices among publicly listed food and agriculture businesses. Research Agriculture Wed, 07 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/07/food-systems-dalhousie-study.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-05-07T11:30:00Z /news/2025/05/06/mccall-macbain-dalhousie-2025-michelle-wang.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Discover how this recent Dal grad grew from a quiet student into a McCall MacBain Scholarship winner, driven by her passion for community service and academic excellence. Research Student Life Arts and Social Sciences News Sociology and Social Anthropology Tue, 06 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/05/06/mccall-macbain-dalhousie-2025-michelle-wang.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-05-06T13:00:00Z /news/2025/05/02/women-architecture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Paulette Cameron’s (BEDS’19, MArch’21) Dancing Between the Lines exhibition immerses visitors in her Prix de Rome research through drawings, interactive installations, and recorded interviews with 14 women in seven countries.. Research Alumni Architecture and Planning Fri, 02 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/02/women-architecture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-05-02T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/25/vaccines-pandemic-preparedness.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Vaccines have saved more than 154 million lives worldwide over the past 50 years. World Immunization Week is a timely reminder of important ongoing work on vaccines in Canada. Medicine Research Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/25/vaccines-pandemic-preparedness.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Janice E. Graham, Noni MacDonald, Kelley Lee, and Ève Dubé 2025-04-25T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/24/mental-health-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Accessing affordable mental health care is a struggle faced by thousands of Nova Scotians. A community clinic led by two Dal psychologists helps support low-income clients while providing valuable clinical training experience to the province’s next generation of practitioners. Research Psychology Science Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/24/mental-health-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-04-24T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/22/indigenous-nursing-health-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Master of Nursing student Courtney Pennell is creating the change she once needed — bridging worlds with care, culture, and courage. Research Health Professions Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/22/indigenous-nursing-health-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison, with files from the IWK 2025-04-22T12:30:00Z /news/2025/04/17/nobel-prize-winners-summit-lindau.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings see past Nobel winners share their knowledge with some of the world’s brightest young scientific minds, including Dal’s Dr. Sarah Martell, who was selected to attend this summer’s gathering in Germany. Chemistry Research Science Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:12:00 GMT /news/2025/04/17/nobel-prize-winners-summit-lindau.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-04-17T14:12:00Z /news/2025/04/11/cluckify-chicken-sounds.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New digital tool developed by Dal researchers offers insight into the varied meanings behind a chicken's complex chatter. Agriculture Research Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/11/cluckify-chicken-sounds.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-04-11T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/04/sustainable-development-goals-expo-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A first-of-its-kind expo hosted on campus last month offered an immersive glimpse into some of the initiatives, research and partnerships that fuel Â鶹Éç's progress in supporting global sustainability goals. Research Community & Culture Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/04/sustainable-development-goals-expo-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2025-04-04T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/04/openthink-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews OpenThink enters its sixth year of public scholarship, inviting nine Â鶹Éç PhD candidates to inform conversations on some of the latest research emerging from the university's classrooms and labs. Research Graduate Studies Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/04/openthink-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Josh Boyter 2025-04-04T11:30:00Z /news/2025/04/01/canada-election-2025-leader.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The question on the ballot this election is no longer about Justin Trudeau — it’s about who Canadians trust to lead them through a disruptive and unpredictable time. Research Management Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/01/canada-election-2025-leader.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Lori Turnbull 2025-04-01T11:30:00Z /news/2025/03/31/fisheries-canada-change.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s Dr. Hannah Harrison spent parts of five years exploring the Great Lakes region commercial fisheries and the challenges faced by fish harvesters. Her new documentary paints a picture of life in a changing industry. Research Oceans Science Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:31:00 GMT /news/2025/03/31/fisheries-canada-change.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-03-31T12:31:00Z /news/2025/03/28/why-canada-must-treat-its-food-system-as-a-matter-of-national-de.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Faced with both a trade war and annexation threats, Canada must confront whether its domestic food systems can feed its population in a crisis — economic, political, environmental or otherwise. Research Arts and Social Sciences Sociology and Social Anthropology Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /news/2025/03/28/why-canada-must-treat-its-food-system-as-a-matter-of-national-de.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Karen Foster, Alicia Martin, Gavin Fridell and Kathleen Kevany 2025-03-28T09:00:00Z /news/2025/03/27/measles-outbreak-expert.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Canada is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in more than a decade. A Dal infectious disease doctor explains what's at stake. Research Medicine Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:50:00 GMT /news/2025/03/27/measles-outbreak-expert.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-03-27T12:50:00Z /news/2025/03/26/kevin-hewitt-holland-award-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Kevin Hewitt, one of three 2025 Holland Award recipients, feels excited about joining a new community of scholars and the doors it will open for him and other researchers seeking to make an impact. Research Physics and Atmospheric Science Science Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/03/26/kevin-hewitt-holland-award-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-03-26T11:30:00Z