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Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe

Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe

A new telescope located 5,600 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes will give scientists new insights into how galaxies formed beginning in the early universe and how stars are born in our own galaxy.  Read more.

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Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career.
Suresh Neethirajan
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Canada has the research capacity, agricultural diversity and governance credibility to shape this emerging field — if it acts early, argues Dal's Dr. Suresh Neethirajan in Policy Options..
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
ÿÈÕ´óÈü is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.

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Matt Reeder
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
ÿÈÕ´óÈü advanced 23 places from last year in the latest QS rankings, landing at 275 worldwide out of 1,503 institutions ranked.
Emm Campbell
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Dal partners with industry leader to create a new artificial intelligence and healthy aging research chair and lab.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Applications to compete in the annual ÿÈÕ´óÈü-hosted Falling Walls Lab – Atlantic Canada pitch competition happening on Sept. 17 are now open.
Alison Auld
Thursday, May 23, 2024
In collaboration with leading cancer experts, ÿÈÕ´óÈü scientists have created a roadmap for the safe development of viruses to fight the deadly disease.
Becca Rawcliffe
Friday, May 17, 2024
Faculty and staff, students, researchers, industry and government all gathered on campus earlier this month for an in-depth discussion on the role artificial intelligence is playing in our lives today — and what it's poised to transform in our future.