Research
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The new MicroResearch Institute at Dalhousie is a proven, community‑driven research model that empowers local people — doctors, nurses, midwives, community health workers, teachers, police and students — to investigate and solve the health and public safety challenges they understand better than anyone.
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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 26, 2026
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Leanne Stevens, an educator and university teaching fellow in Dalhousie’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, and associate dean, academic in the Faculty of Science.
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
Friday, May 2, 2014
Last month, Oceanography Professor John Cullen delivered a special lecture at the Discovery Centre on the importance of basic scientific research.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
The Faculty of Management's Scott Comber helps lead a new project designed around improving how researchers engage with individuals and issues in sex work.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Dalhousie hosted the first ever Three-Minute Thesis Eastern Regional Competition last week, as the top grad students from eight universities faced off for the opportunity to compete at nationals.
Friday, April 25, 2014
The new innovation and research scholarships, announced Friday at Dalhousie, will fund 120 masters and PhD students starting this fall.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Dr. Natalie Rosen of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is developing new supportive approaches for women and couples coping with genital pain, a condition that affects many women.