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Researchers map how Arctic groundwater will respond to thawing permafrost

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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Alison Auld
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.
Alison Auld
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.
Dawn Morrison
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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Kat Manhire
Friday, May 24, 2013
Political Science PhD student David Morgan has been awarded a Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship for his work investigating the role of civilian protection in challenging situations.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Nursing Week: How research from the School of Nursing supports more close contact between at-risk newborns and their mothers.
Katherine Wooler
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Nursing Week: Dalhousie's nurse scientists add to our understanding of health care and create strategies to improve patient care and nursing practice.
Nikki Comeau
Monday, May 6, 2013
Nursing Week: How Lisa Goldberg's research shines light on the challenges pregnant women in same-sex relationships can face in the maternity ward.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, April 26, 2013
Research by Dal Biologist Jeff Hutchings illuminates why certain ocean species recover after overfishing -- and why others don’t.