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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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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Dalhousie researchers Rob Jamieson (Department of Civil and Resource Engineering) and Alison Thompson (Department of Chemistry) have received $3.3 million dollars from the Government of Canada to develop the skills needed to take research from idea to application.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
This fall, the Ocean Frontier Institute bring researchers from across Atlantic Canada and beyond together for Ocean Frontier 2018. Here are 10 reasons to consider attending the conference.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Ten researchers affiliated with Dalhousie University, the IWK and the Nova Scotia Health Authority have received $7.2 million to study key issues ranging from the experiences of minorities in the health professions to the impacts of chronic sleep loss on health.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
New research by Dal biologist Aaron Macneil has identified a surprising link between rat populations and coral reef health, suggesting that rat control should be an urgent conservation priority on many remote tropical islands.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
By developing an app-based video game, Dal Computer Science researchers are hoping to use fun, educational technology to help slow the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in West Africa.