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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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Monday, October 31, 2022
Dalhousie is leading an application for $155 million from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund to support a transformative research program to improve global understanding of the ocean's essential role in climate.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Dalhousie placed 86th in the world out of 700 participating universities in the first QS World University Rankings devoted to sustainability, helping affirm the university's impact when it comes to taking action to tackle the world’s greatest environmental and social challenges.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Dr. Erin Johnson, the first Dal researcher to be awarded the prestigious Steacie Prize, was celebrated by colleagues, students, and others at a reception on campus earlier this month.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
She Did, So Now I Can, this October's theme for Women's History Month, acknowledges the power strong female role models have in influencing and inspiring future generations of women.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Dr. David Percival has been at the centre of wild blueberry research and collaboration in Nova Scotia for close to three decades, resulting in a quadrupling of annual production in the province. This fall, he is one of three finalists for Research Nova Scotia's Public Impact Award.