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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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Monday, January 7, 2013
Sociologist Chris Helland shared his expertise on religion, faith and the digital age at the World Economic Forum’s Summit on the Global Agenda.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Reception celebrated faculty who have received major research awards, thanking them for their contribution to the university.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
James R. Johnson Chair hosted a recent workshop illuminating the contributions of black Canadians to one of the country's most famous conflicts.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Pharmacology's Susan Howlett has shown that the relationship between frailty and age is almost the same in mice as it is in humans.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Dal scientists are first to observe cellular events during lace plant programmed cell death, offering clues for understanding how cells purposefully die in other plants and animals.