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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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Faculty of Agriculture is home to the Christmas Tree Research Centre, where Raj Lada and his team work on developing a "SMART" Balsam Fir that holds its needles longer.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
From the latest Dalhousie magazine: Meet three alumni who found success despite early failure – and see what the experts have to say about the value of missing the mark.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The Dalhousie Difference: The Dr. R. Evatt and Rita Mathers Chair in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Research is making major advances in understanding and working to treat one of the leading causes of visual disability and blindness around the world.
Friday, November 2, 2012
María Cecilia Engler Palma is researching the legal and policy frameworks for one of the fastest growing industries on the planet.
Friday, November 2, 2012
The Healing and Cancer Foundation, led by alum Timothy Walker and medicine prof Rob Rutledge, offers a new look at living with cancer.