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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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Friday, January 19, 2018
Vice-President Research Alice Aiken is among the six leading researchers appointed to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
In the latest contribution to The Conversation from Dal researchers, Sylvain Charlebois (Faculty of Management) argues against taxing a food product like meat and that the market should evolve and allow consumers to make their own choices.
Friday, January 12, 2018
Canadians are increasingly working in jobs where they have surplus skills or surplus education and qualifications. Management's Dana Kabat-Farr is embarking on new research into the rudeness these people often face in the workplace, with funding from SSHRC’s Insight Development Grants.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
In the latest piece for The Conversation, Robert Huish (International Development Studies) says Chrystia Freeland and Rex Tillerson should remember one point when they meet in Vancouver soon to discuss North Korea: Kim Jong-un runs a feudal gangland, not a nation state.
Friday, January 5, 2018
Schulich School of Law Professor Jocelyn Downie's contributions to Canadian health law and policy have been recognized with the Order of Canada. She is joined by former Dal VP Research Martha Crago and several other Dal-linked individuals.