Research
From Arctic law to viral epidemics: º£½ÇÉçÇøapp's newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges
º£½ÇÉçÇøapp celebrates new and renewed Canada Research Chairs tackling global challenges from Arctic law and anti-Black racism to climate resilience, clean energy, and pandemic preparedness. Read more.
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Friday, October 24, 2025
º£½ÇÉçÇøapp celebrates six scholars awarded the final Vanier and Banting fellowships, spotlighting groundbreaking research in health, sustainability, sexual well-being, and marine conservation.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Dal researchers and their partners used fruit flies to identify genes linked to long-term memory. Their findings, accepted by a top science journal, could illuminate human neurological disorders and inspire future breakthroughs.
Monday, October 20, 2025
Science student May Engelhardt visited Sable Island this month, where she spent the day carrying out research to support conservation efforts.
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Monday, March 31, 2025
Dal’s Dr. Hannah Harrison spent parts of five years exploring the Great Lakes region commercial fisheries and the challenges faced by fish harvesters. Her new documentary paints a picture of life in a changing industry.
Friday, March 28, 2025
Faced with both a trade war and annexation threats, Canada must confront whether its domestic food systems can feed its population in a crisis — economic, political, environmental or otherwise.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Canada is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in more than a decade. A Dal infectious disease doctor explains what's at stake.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Dr. Kevin Hewitt, one of three 2025 Holland Award recipients, feels excited about joining a new community of scholars and the doors it will open for him and other researchers seeking to make an impact.
Friday, March 21, 2025
PhD student Ahmed Ramadan emerged with first prize and the people’s choice award for his engaging presentation about a patient-friendly approach to treating dangerous heart arrhythmias.