Research
Dal researcher Dr. Rita Orji named Fellow of the International Science Council
The latest international recognition caps a remarkable stretch of honours and recognition for the Dal computer scientist, who has emerged as a global leader in responsible and human-centred AI. Read more.
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Friday, October 23, 2026
The annual Killam Celebration brings together Killam laureates, alumni and their guests to welcome the university’s newest award recipients and celebrate the lasting impact of the Killam Trusts at Dalhousie.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
More than 1,500 participants gathered across 18 events to explore big ideas, build partnerships and turn promising concepts into real-world solutions.
Friday, October 9, 2026
As national priorities evolve, Dal researchers, students and partners are contributing expertise, innovation and talent to challenges spanning the ocean, Arctic and beyond.
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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.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The world’s foremost scholars on Darwin and evolution come to campus for a series of professional workshops and public lectures titled “The Idea of Evolution."
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Aerosols are the focus of a new national research network.