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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
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Dr. Christopher McMaster, a renowned expert in biochemistry and cell biology, has been has appointed as the scientific director for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute of Genetics.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will be on campus May 8 to learn more about ocean research and sustainable development at the Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute. He will meet with local researchers and take part in a public Q&A event.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Over four decades, Rowe School of Business faculty member Mary Brooks has reshaped government policy, changed industry thinking and elevated the scholarship of shipping management. Now, she's the first woman to ever receive the top award in her field: the Onassis Prize in Shipping.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
In Nova Scotia, it's clearer now who qualifies for medical assistance in dying, writes Dal Law prof Jocelyn Downie and her University of Ottawa colleague Jennifer Chandler. Will the other provinces and territories follow suit?
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
This is a critical time for our planet, writes the Faculty of Agriculture's Kathleen Kevany. What we eat and how we get our food will shape its future.