Research
Equipping communities with research skills to improve their lives
The new MicroResearch Institute at Dalhousie is a proven, community‑driven research model that empowers local people — doctors, nurses, midwives, community health workers, teachers, police and students — to investigate and solve the health and public safety challenges they understand better than anyone.
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Friday, March 13, 2026
Dal research teams are receiving more than $7.3M in Canada Foundation for Innovation support to expand labs and tools driving breakthroughs in water resilience, ocean science, marine tracking, and digital stewardship of Canada’s past
Thursday, March 26, 2026
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Leanne Stevens, an educator and university teaching fellow in Dalhousie’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, and associate dean, academic in the Faculty of Science.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dr. Kimberley Hall’s Killam fellowship will accelerate her collaboration with NRC partners as they work to advance quantum hardware and strengthen Canada’s future secure‑tech capabilities.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
The Dal-headquartered MEOPAR, which aims to improve Canada’s ability to assess and respond to marine emergencies, has been named one of three new national Networks of Centres of Excellence.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Three Dal professors cited in national study for their research accomplishments.
Friday, May 18, 2012
With his award-winning work seeking cures for major neurological disorders like Alzheimer's, Dr. Weaver embodies a "bench-top to bedside" approach to medical research.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Carla Suarez is one of this year's 15 Trudeau Scholars, awarded to doctoral candidates pursuing research of compelling present-day concern.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Dr. Kathleen Pajer brings groundbreaking research to Dalhousie, developing blood tests that could help diagnose major depression in teens.