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.
Featured News
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.
Archives - Research
Monday, March 23, 2009
Biology professor Mike James explores the dangers of plastic ingestion for leatherbacks
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Psychologist Aaron Newman is using motion capture to better understand sign language and other forms of gesture-based communication.
Friday, March 13, 2009
PhD student Emily Burton is exploring the rise of rum in the region from the early 18th century through to around 1830.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Professor Judith Thompson picks up the trail of the Romantic poet time forgot.
Monday, February 9, 2009
History student Robin Greene is studying 16th century climate change.