Research
Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe
A new telescope located 5,600 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes will give scientists new insights into how galaxies formed beginning in the early universe and how stars are born in our own galaxy. Read more.
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Canada has the research capacity, agricultural diversity and governance credibility to shape this emerging field — if it acts early, argues Dal's Dr. Suresh Neethirajan in Policy Options..
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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Thursday, February 21, 2008
Fulbright scholar Marilyn Thomas-Houston sees intriguing commonalities in the lives of black Nova Scotians and African-Americans in the south
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
The Honourable Peter MacKay, minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announces millions in funding for Nova Scotia companies that make products ranging from spirometers to seaweed foodstuffs. Developed with the expertise of Dalhousie professor Dr. Geoffrey Maksym, the spirometer puts small puffs of air into the mouth of the patient, then measures how difficult it is for the person to get air in and out of the lungs.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Dalhousie students brainstorm ideas to improve the urban landscape.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Outfront Magazine brings together research stories from all faculties and campuses of Dalhousie University
Monday, December 17, 2007
Several new classes — including the Economics of Global Warming taught by Professor Ruth Forsdyke — are being offered in January.