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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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Thursday, October 10, 2013
Canada Research Chair Sean Myles is building better apples and grapes -- not with genetic modification, but by using genetic markers to help generate superior crops for farmers.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Dal signs Memorandum of Understanding with Qatar University.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Dal's Social Media Lab hosted an international conference last month on "Social Media and Society." Also: learn about the lab's work on social media and the Nova Scotia election.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Halifax hosts the sixth Conference of the Canadian Sleep Society this weekend, with Dal researchers playing a key role.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Dalhousie is home to more than 50 researchers across nine faculties involved in Aboriginal and Indigenous projects.