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.
Featured News
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.
Archives - Research
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Dalhousie rose two spots among Canadian universities that participated in the Times Higher Education's latest rankings, a boost in a year when the number of national peers grew to be bigger than ever.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
This week, on the season premiere of Sciographies, meet Dr. Aaron MacNeil, a marine biologist and professor. In this episode, Dr. MacNeil reflects on his journey from growing up in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to becoming a leading researcher in fisheries ecology.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Sciographies, a popular podcast and radio show, invites listeners to explore the lives, research, and motivations of some of Dalhousie’s most fascinating scientists returns for a brand-new season.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Upcoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program should include improvements to the Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Fifteen innovation-inspired events. More than 1,500 participants. More bold ideas than you can imagine. Learn more about a week brimming with transformative potential.