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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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Tony Walker, Mark Mallory and Stephanie Avery-Gomm
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
The global focus on plastic pollution isn't a distraction from other planetary issues, writes Dal researcher Tony Walker.
Jason Bremner
Monday, June 24, 2019
Drs. Steven Beyea and Jeremy Brown have both been named as co-applicants in a federal investment of up to $49 million in data and digital technology that aims to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for MRIs, CT scans and more.
Alison Auld
Monday, June 24, 2019
Researchers have come up with a new way to measure the extent of human activities on lush seagrass beds that support marine life, store carbon and prevent coastal erosion.
Matt Reeder
Friday, June 21, 2019
Nursing Professor Amy Bombay is a trailblazer for change — both for her research on the intergenerational effects of residential school trauma and for her advocacy inside the university. She’s one of this year’s recipients of the Dalhousie President’s Award for the Advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness.
Matt Reeder with photos by Nick Pearce
Friday, June 21, 2019
Members of the Dal community came together Wednesday afternoon at the second-annual Legacy Awards to recognize faculty and staff who have gone above-and-beyond in their work and in the community.