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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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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.
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.
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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Monday, March 1, 2021
Alison Thompson, Mark Stradiotto and Laura Turculet all received prestigious awards from the Canadian Society for Chemistry this year, recognition following on the heels of a string of other significant awards for the department last year.
Government of Canada invests in first‑of‑its‑kind research study on the health impacts of inactivity
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Ottawa announced an investment of $3.34 million in research to understand the health impacts of extended periods of inactivity and the effectiveness of preventative measures to mitigate the impact of inactivity on our health.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Economic recovery and carbon neutrality are linked. Both depend on the ocean's ability to continue to regulate climate, write Dalhousie's Anya M. Waite and Chris Milley, Memorial University of Newfoundland's Brad deYoung and University of King's College's Ian G. Stewart.
Friday, February 19, 2021
Symptoms of Lyme disease may mimic dental pain and could prompt patients to visit their dentists looking for answers, a phenomenon Isabel Mello, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Dentistry, examined in a recent paper.
Friday, February 19, 2021
The Public Health Agency of Canada is providing funding to the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, a cross-country research platform led in part by Dr. Susan Kirkland of Dal's Department of Community Health and Epidemiology.