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Medicine, News
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
We asked two of HÂþ»'s top experts in the field about this new — and potentially more infectious variant — and what it might mean in the ongoing effort to control COVID-19.
New podcast launched by Dal‑led research group tackles issues affecting refugee families in Canada
Health Professions, Social Work, News
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Dal-based Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition airs a brand-new segment of The Refuge monthly, bringing young refugees, academics and community partners together to discuss key aspects of the refugee resettlement experience.
Arts and Social Sciences, Theatre
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Duncan Macmillan’s "People, Places and Things," the second of four in-person shows planned this year for DalTheatre's 2021-2022 season, treads in difficult emotional territory — something director Matthew Thomas Walker took very seriously in working with his cast.
Sports
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Monday, November 29, 2021
Busy weekend for the Tigers as the hockey, swimming, volleyball, and basketball teams were all in action.
News, Community & Culture
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Monday, November 29, 2021
In Canada, milk is available in jugs, cartons, bags and glass bottles. A new analysis reveals which type of container has the smallest environmental footprint — from container production to disposal, writes Mary Anne White.
Alumni, Agriculture
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Monday, November 29, 2021
For Jay Woodworth, an alum of Dal's Faculty of Agriculture and a Christmas tree specialist, looking at trees is a year-round activity — one that's opened her eyes to the industry's many benefits for the planet and Nova Scotia's rural communities.
Thought leaders, stand up! OpenThink initiative for PhD students now recruiting for its third cohort
Research, News, Graduate Studies
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Friday, November 26, 2021
OpenThink builds the next generation of experts by equipping PhD students with the skills and stage to share their ideas, inform on issues and influence public policy. Applications for the next cohort accepted until Friday, December 17.
Research, News
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Friday, November 26, 2021
Dal researchers were named winners in three major categories at the 2021 Discovery Awards, Atlantic Canada's most prestigious science recognition event, while Dr. Noni MacDonald was celebrated as this year's inductee to the Discovery Centre’s Science Hall of Fame.
Agriculture, Alumni, Research
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Friday, November 26, 2021
In the next episode of Open Dialogue Live, hear from HÂþ» alumni and researchers on the importance of a sustainable and healthy food production system, the complexity of our food and agricultural industry and the socioeconomic considerations that contribute to food insecurity and inequity.
Alumni, News, Community & Culture
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Thursday, November 25, 2021
Rising grocery costs are preventing many students from having reliable access to healthy meals. The Food Security Project addresses this issue head-on.