Creating a more inclusive birth environment

Nursing Week: How Lisa Goldberg's research shines light on the challenges pregnant women in same-sex relationships can face in the maternity ward. Read more.

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The power of moms
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Nursing Week: How research from the School of Nursing supports more close contact between at-risk newborns and their mothers.
Improving health care in Nova Scotia and beyond
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Nursing Week: Dalhousie's nurse scientists add to our understanding of health care and create strategies to improve patient care and nursing practice.
Don't call it a comeback: New study casts doubt on cod recovery
Friday, April 26, 2013
Research by Dal Biologist Jeff Hutchings illuminates why certain ocean species recover after overfishing -- and why others don’t.

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Research

February

A national first organized by Dal students
Thursday, February 16, 2012
DASSS Undergraduate Research Conference gathered students from across Canada to discuss their research in the arts and social sciences.
The dangers of taking the "high" road
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Dal research finds that cannabis use while driving doubles the risk of a motor vehicle accident.
Capacity building in Cuba
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Dal researchers are working with local Cuban communities in protecting the coastal zone from human intervention, natural hazards and climate change.

January

Working to stop Alzheimer's in its tracks
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Donald Weaver awarded the 2011 Jonas Salk Award by Sanofi Pasteur and March of Dimes Canada.
NSAC/Dal research collaboration cuts to the core
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Researchers from Dal and NSAC are working together to find treatment for numerous diseases using natural health products made from apple peelings.