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Friday, March 13, 2026
Dal research teams are receiving more than $7.3M in Canada Foundation for Innovation support to expand labs and tools driving breakthroughs in water resilience, ocean science, marine tracking, and digital stewardship of Canada’s past
Thursday, March 19, 2026
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Maxine Westhead — marine biologist, marine spatial planner, and director of Dalhousie’s Marine Affairs Program (MAP).
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dr. Kimberley Hall’s Killam fellowship will accelerate her collaboration with NRC partners as they work to advance quantum hardware and strengthen Canada’s future secure‑tech capabilities.
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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Canada's ongoing Port Modernization Review should lead to greater clarity of port purpose, less political control through board appointments and better reporting standards, writes Dal Management prof Mary Brooks.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
With the launch earlier this month of the Institute of Genetics, Dalhousie is the first Atlantic Canadian university to host one of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's (CIHR) 13 specialized research institutes.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Dalhousie University, the National Film Board of Canada, the Ocean Frontier Institute and Ingenium team up to take young learners on an immersive ocean journey like never before.
Friday, October 12, 2018
Equipment funded by the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation's Molly Appeal has attracted immunity scientist Francesca Di Cara to Dal. More than 30 Dalhousie Medical School researchers are set to benefit from this year’s campaign.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Jennifer Llewellyn, the Yogis and Keddy Chair in Human Rights Law, has received a SSHRC Impact Award in the Connection category for her unique collaboration to help integrate restorative approaches to justice throughout Nova Scotia — informed and strengthened by university research.