As Atlantic Canada´s leading research university, we attract more than $100 million in research grants and awards annually.
In 2003 and 2004, The Scientist magazine placed Dalhousie among the top five places in the world, outside the United States, for postdoctoral work and conducting scientific research.
Whether we´re tracking climate change, inventing new treatments for Alzheimer´s, or making new materials for safer roads, Dalhousie is improving lives and communities.
Respect for heavy metal
Master's student Eric Hardiman is researching heavy metal music and the contributions women have made to the genre. More ...
Fresh or frozen?
Researchers examine the salmon fillet as an example of an "international super-commodity" and evaluate environmental impacts. More ...
Simply GRAND
GRAND, a new national research centre, will explore novel social media, e-learning and edutainment environments that enhance learning and skill development. More ...
OutFront: Research that Matterschronicles
some of the inspiring research being conducted at the
university in a way that shows the tangible impact on
our day-to-day lives.
Dr. Rafael Garduno, Canada Research Chair in Food and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens, works with his favourite microscopic “pets” in the lab, to increase food and water safety and reduce outbreaks of dangerous illness.
