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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Thursday, May 29, 2014
From Dalhousie magazine: To its proponents, big data offers insight into complex and critically important questions in health care, science, business and more — but its detractors see big risks for individual privacy.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Faculty members from Dal's Department of Biology are part of the committees which help determine the status of the country's endangered species.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Dal CS researcher Stan Matwin will lead a new NSERC CREATE project called "Training in Big Text Data," helping prepare grad students and postdocs for the big data jobs of the future.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
To mark National Mental Health Week, we talk to a recent Dal grad whose published undergrad research offers insight into how “catastrophic thinking” relates to anxiety issues.
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.