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• Dalhousie researchers receive $7.5 million for projects that will improve mental health and addictions care for young people, and create healthier Nova Scotia communities through local collaboration
  UNITE and CIRCLES-NS are two of four projects announced by Research Nova Scotia as part of a $27-million investment, the largest to date, and first use of the Focused Research Investment fund.
  
• Research uncovers big role for tiny organisms in ocean
  A small but mighty single-celled organism that dates back 500 million years punches far above its weight when it comes to buffering the harmful effects of excess nutrients that we put into the oceans, researchers say.
  
• Tigers Weekend Action (Jan 27)
  The Tigers had a busy weekend on the road and at home inclduing the last swim meet before the AUS championship.
  
• 'A phenomenal feat': Dalhousie Tigers celebrate 162 Academic All‑Canadians
  To earn this coveted award, student-athletes had to maintain at least a 3.50 grade point average over the course of the 2023-24 academic year while competitive in a varsity sport.
  

• How the U.S. could in fact make Canada an American territory
  How precisely Donald Trump could make good on his threat to annex Canada can be found in the U.S. Constitution. There is both potential and precedent in American history.
  
• Ask an expert: Why would anyone want to be Liberal Party leader right now?
  Now that Justin Trudeau has agreed to step down as Liberal leader, possible contenders to replace him must weigh their ambitions for the position against a still-bleak electoral outlook for the federal party. Dal’s Scott Pruysers explains how it could all play out.
  
• Better with age
  Older adults have better health outcomes when they age in their homes and communities. From smart homes to reimagined communities, Dalhousie researchers are working to make that possible.
  
• What defines teaching excellence?
  Recipients of Dal’s top teaching awards share, in their own words, how they approach teaching and the themes that emerge to create a roadmap that any new or seasoned instructor can incorporate into their classroom.
  
• 2024: The year as told through some of Dal’s biggest stories
  Life-changing research, award-winning students, a historic fundraising campaign, cultural milestones — 2024 was a year to remember. Revisit some of our biggest stories of the year.
  
• Farmers’ markets are a vital but overlooked part of fixing Canada’s struggling food system
  Farmers’ markets provide a host of benefits to both consumers and farmers, but are often overlooked when it comes to creating policies geared toward improving the sustainability of food systems.