Research
Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, Dalhousie University study suggests
A new Dalhousie University study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting. Read more.
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Given increasing geopolitical tensions and economic interest in the region, how can academic research support those who live in and depend on the Arctic? Dal's Dr. Megan Bailey and colleagues consider.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Dalhousie is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
While the roll out of the H1N1 vaccine may seem frustratingly slow, it's actually an improvement on the past.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Students in Julie Sircom's third-year biology class examine how diseases move through the population. Population models provide insight into the dynamics of disease spread and allow for more effective control.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Mark Petter, a Dalhousie PhD student in clinical psychology, wanted to find out whether dogs could recognize if humans had the intention of deceiving them.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Dogs are trained to pick up the scent of endangered species.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Every summer, scores of talented students are employed in labs across the university. Now, thanks to a $1 million endowment from the David and Faye Sobey Foundation, undergrads will benefit from the creation of 10 more research jobs.