Research
Researchers map how Arctic groundwater will respond to thawing permafrost
New Dalhousie research reveals how Arctic permafrost aquifers that store and move groundwater are expected to shift as temperatures and sea levels rise. Read more.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A sweeping 50‑year analysis by Dal researchers tracing half a century of mining assessments uncovered inconsistencies and missing information, findings published in FACETS that could shape Canada’s approach to future resource development.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Rates of chronic prescription sedative use among older adults are roughly two to three times the Canadian average in parts of Atlantic Canada. In this Q&A, Dr. David Gardner discusses the phenomenon and outlines findings of a recent clinical trial on strategies to help address it.
Friday, January 9, 2026
Dr. OmiSoore Dryden brings visionary leadership to the School of Nursing and the Faculty of Health as Canada Research Chair in Black Health Studies: Antiracism in Health Education and Practice.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Dal's new $1.5M Zebrafish Core Facility, housed in the Life Sciences Research Institute, will be one of the largest of its kind in North America, providing state-of-the-art equipment for studying zebrafish models of human disease.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
The SMART Christmas Tree Research Co-operative supports Dal's Christmas Tree Research Centre in its efforts to develop the ideal Christmas tree.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Atlantic Canada's Regional Seed Bank, based on Dal's Agricultural Campus, will promote conservation and advancement of seed biodiversity.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Rachel Chang (Physics and Atmospheric Sciences) and Karen Foster (Sociology and Social Anthropolgy) join Dalhousie's contingent of 50 Canada Research Chairs, studying fog patterns and rural economic structures, respectively.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
NOVA DOMUS is a research exchange program bringing 12 top universities in Europe and North America and focuses on opportunities for PhD students, post-doctoral fellows and research staff.