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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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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
On Friday, Donald Trump officially becomes the 45th president of the United States. We asked Dal experts and others taking part in this week's panel event on campus to weigh in on what a Trump presidency may mean for the U.S. and the world.
Monday, January 9, 2017
Over the past decade, the Dal-hosted Ocean Tracking Network has provided researchers around the world with unprecedented data on the movements, migrations and interactions of marine species — including the seals who call Sable Island home. Now, the network will continue its important work thanks to new support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Major Science Initiatives Fund.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Nova Scotia has a new way to visualize health care data thanks to the work of Dal researchers: an interactive website that will help decision makers, researchers and clinicians better understand health indicators across the province.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Dal alumnus and Nobel Laureate Arthur McDonald has pushed the boundaries of human knowledge. Now, a new set of Dal research chairs named in his honour is set to support researchers like Randall Martin (Physics & Atmospheric Science) and Jean Marshall (Microbiology and Immunology) striving to do the same.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
A team of Dal physics researchers is helping unlock the secrets of perovskites, materials that holds immense potential in developing more efficent solar cells.