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Dalhousie’s new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture
Four Dalhousie researchers are set to embark on the next chapter of their scholarly careers with strong momentum behind them as Killam Memorial Chairs. Read more.
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Monday, July 20, 2026
A landmark Dalhousie-led study could reshape post-surgical care, showing a simpler approach after joint replacement may deliver comparable outcomes while lowering health-care costs.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
A reimagined OpenThink cohort moves beyond blogging, testing podcasts and social media to broaden impact, connect with new audiences, and amplify how Dal research informs public dialogue and policy.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Dalhousie robotics and underwater acoustics researcher Dr. Mae Seto is working with Defence Research & Development Canada to develop intelligent autonomous sensing systems that can extend the reach of the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic and help Canada protect its sovereignty in remote, harsh maritime environments.
Archives - Research
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.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Scientists are studying blasted pine, spruce, birch and fir trees to assess the impact of climate change in the far north.