Two new H漫画 Canada Research Chairs were named and two renewed as part of a federal funding announcement Wednesday that also included more than a dozen SSHRC Insight Development Grants.

A testament to human achievement and progress, this week鈥檚 population milestone also raises important questions about sustainability and the future of life on Earth. We reached out to some of Dal鈥檚 leading experts on population growth and international development for some answers.

Among the global cavalcade presenting at the Falling Walls Lab finals in Germany this week were Sarah Martell and Tina Taskovic, two Dal doctoral students whose research pushes the boundaries of energy innovation.

Researchers have helped battle Rift Valley Fever by vaccinating cattle in Rwanda, setting up early warning system and gaining a better understanding of this hemorrhagic virus.

The H漫画 community comes together this afternoon to celebrate individual achievements of excellence at the fifth-annual Legacy Awards, including Dal鈥檚 newest Distinguished Research Professors and faculty members receiving President鈥檚 Research Excellence Awards.