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Dalhousie’s new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture

Dalhousie’s new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture

Four Dalhousie researchers are set to embark on the next chapter of their scholarly careers with strong momentum behind them as Killam Memorial Chairs.  Read more.

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Dal News staff
Monday, July 20, 2026
A landmark Dalhousie-led study could reshape post-surgical care, showing a simpler approach after joint replacement may deliver comparable outcomes while lowering health-care costs.
Mia Samardzic
Thursday, June 25, 2026
A reimagined OpenThink cohort moves beyond blogging, testing podcasts and social media to broaden impact, connect with new audiences, and amplify how Dal research informs public dialogue and policy.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Dalhousie robotics and underwater acoustics researcher Dr. Mae Seto is working with Defence Research & Development Canada to develop intelligent autonomous sensing systems that can extend the reach of the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic and help Canada protect its sovereignty in remote, harsh maritime environments.

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Michele Charlton and Caitlyn MacQueen
Thursday, March 25, 2021
When Dr. Mathai Mammen (BSc ’89) and his team obtained the sequence of the COVID-19 virus early last year, they leapt into action. Now, the single-shot vaccine they've created promises to speed up immunization efforts in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Michele Charlton
Monday, March 22, 2021
As the number of people in Canada with dementia continues to grow, researcher Elaine Moody is undertaking a CIHR-funded study that will help pave the way for more patient-oriented research and care.
Ryan McNutt and Rebecca Rawcliffe
Friday, March 19, 2021
The Faculty of Computer Science’s ability to help meet Nova Scotia’s growing tech-sector talent demand is receiving a next-level upgrade thanks to $13.3M in new funding from the Province.
Alison Auld
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
An international team of researchers, including Dalhousie's Boris Worm, has developed a comprehensive plan that would safeguard more than 80 per cent of global habitats for endangered marine species — while also increasing fish catches and curbing carbon emissions.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Meet the 13 researchers selected from across the university to join the 2021 cohort of OpenThink, a program that gives future thought leaders the training and platform they need to influence public discourse and policy.