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Dalhousie’s new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture

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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Dal News staff
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.
Mia Samardzic
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.
Andrew Riley
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.

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Alison Auld
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Dr. Joanne Langley, a professor in Dal's departments of Pediatrics and Community Health and Epidemiology and head of Infectious Diseases at the IWK Health Centre, discusses where things stand with COVID-19 in Canada this fall.
Andrew Riley
Friday, September 29, 2023
Meet the four researchers from Health, Medicine, Computer Science and Agriculture named to Dalhousie's new University Research Chairs program, which aims to recognize exceptional achievement and attract global talent to Dalhousie.
Niecole Killawee
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Melanie Zurba, associate professor in the School for Resource and Environmental Studies and the College of Sustainability, is this week's featured guest on Sciographies, a radio show and podcast about the people who make science happen.
Stephanie Rogers
Monday, September 25, 2023
Vasantha Rupasinghe's research over the last two decades has targeted the understanding of the health-promoting properties of ancient food and applying this knowledge to innovate value-added health foods and dietary supplements.
Nicole Kilawee
Friday, September 22, 2023
This week on Sciographies, meet Dr. Shannon Sterling, an associate professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and founder and chief scientific officer at startup CarbonRun.