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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.
Archives - Research
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
We're drowning in plastics, writes Dal prof Tony Walker. With governments setting un-ambitious targets, corporations are now listening to consumers who are demanding less plastic packaging and food containers.
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Biomedical Engineering doctoral student Kerry Costello does more than just study osteoarthritis — she shares that research with the world as a podcast host.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Every now and then, Canadians will take a stand against the U.S. by choosing Canadian items over American ones at the grocery store, writes food researcher Sylvain Charlebois. Unless they cost more — and most often, they do.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
New funding from the Government of Canada will support Dal researchers in protecting and restoring coastline habitats in Nunavut.
Friday, June 22, 2018
Get to know the inaugural recipients of the new President's Research Excellence Awards, which celebrate both early-career reseachers and substantial research impact.