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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Monday, June 24, 2013
Husband and wife team Heike Lotze and Boris Worm win Peter Benchley Ocean Award for Excellence in Science.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
New Dal-led research finds that our oceans are adept at regulating nitrogen levels over long stretches of time, raising questions about their ability to deal with rapid human-caused climate change.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
The new 76,000 sq. ft. building will be a hub for Dal's oceans research community, offering new opportunities for collaboration.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
CFI awards $2.4 million to Dal researchers, including $800,000 for labs in the Dalhousie Ocean Sciences Building and six different projects in the Faculty of Agriculture.
Monday, June 3, 2013
To mark Oceans Week, we highlight just a few of Dal's many contributions to oceans knowledge, industry and expertise.