Research
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, July 10, 2015
Gold and silver nanoparticles have a key role to play in the future of biomedicine, and Dal researchers have discovered new methodologies to study such materials.
Friday, June 26, 2015
This year's Ocean Sampling Day helped capture a synchronized snapshot of the world's oceans.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Fifty-four Dal researchers received funding from NSERC's Discovery Grants Program this week, including Heather Neyedli for her work in human motion and Mark Obrovac in advanced battery technology.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Sophia He in Dal's Faculty of Agriculture is exploring new ways to change how fuels are produced using environmentally sustainable and readily available methods.
Friday, June 12, 2015
From Dalhousie magazine: President Richard Florizone and Professor Emertius John Cullen on how Dal can help develop the nascent blue economy — responsibly and sustainably — and why both pure and applied research are essential to that effort.