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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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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
In a new photography-based research project by Dal researchers Phillip Joy and Matthew Numer, gay men document their struggles with body image, and challenge current beauty standards.
Monday, January 7, 2019
Canada's top-down approach to designing its climate policy has failed, writes MacEachen Institute Junior Fellow Adebayo Majekolagbe. It needs to find ways to engage with individuals.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
A Dalhousie PhD student’s investigation into North Atlantic shark populations turned into an eye-opening new research paper that shows how some European Union-designated marine protected areas are falling short in protecting biodiversity.
Monday, December 17, 2018
Dalhousie immunology professor Dr. Jean Marshall has captured Canada's top academic prize in her field, the Bernhard Cinader Award. She is the first Dalhousie faculty member to receive the award, given annually by the Canadian Society for Immunology.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
First Nations children and youth are experiencing more pain than non–First Nations children but do not access specialist or mental health services at the same rate as their non–First Nations peers, according to new research from Dal faculty member Margot Latimer and collaborators.