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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.
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Friday, April 21, 2023
A Dal researcher is part of a team that discovered a naturally occurring slime beneath the Arctic ice cap is full of microplastics, suggesting the tiny bits of plastic are seeping into the marine food web.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
In April, scientists implanted synthetic monkey embryos in female monkeys. While none of them developed into fetuses, this is a new development that raises important ethical questions, writes Françoise Baylis.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Rowe School of Business Visiting Scholar Camilo Botero specializes in coastal scenery evaluation. This summer, he plans to explore some of Nova Scotia's 7,500 kilometres of coastline to figure out how the province can improve beach experiences and boost tourism.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
In advance of Dal’s next Open Dialogue Live event in April, learn how ocean scientists Dr. Anya Waite (BSc’85), Dr. Will Burt (PhD’15), Dr. Mike Smit and Dr. Katya Fennel, alongside other research partners, are working to preserve the ocean’s health to mitigate climate change.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Dr. Christopher Mushquash (PhD’11), winner of the prestigious Gairdner Award, has shifted the relationship between communities and researchers, enabling more meaningful and relevant research and advancing the understanding of mental health in Indigenous communities.