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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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Dal maintained its place in the top 301-400 universities overall in the annual ranking, which tracks performance in research and academic achievement.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
If political parties respect voters and focus on policy rather than polls and partisan hackery, Canadians might have something substantive to choose from when the next federal election is called.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Halifax-based Coloursmith leveraged support from Creative Destruction Lab - Atlantic, the Dalhousie-based arm of the global startup program, and is now working with the vision care industry to commercialize its technology that helps colourblind people see colour more vividly.
Friday, August 9, 2024
Building a communications network to study environmental conditions in the harsh North Atlantic comes with its challenges. This Dal engineer is helping develop a solution.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson toured Dal’s battery labs and met with student researchers during a visit to announce $10.15 million in funding for the Canadian Battery Innovation Centre.