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
º£½ÇÉçÇøapp 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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Wednesday, October 8, 2014
PhD Candidate Catherine Bryan has been studying a significant influx of Filipino workers to a small Manitoba town, seeking lessons on how migrant labour affects both communities and the workers themselves.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Dal researcher Derek Tittensor leads worldwide study concluding more investment is likely needed to reach international biodiversity targets by 2020.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Dal Occupational Therapy students bring their learning to life by collaborating with Custodial Services on programs and strategies to help university custodians work safer and healthier.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Faculty members from the Fountain School of Performing Arts and Physics & Atmospheric Science are among the inaugural members of the newly formed College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
Friday, September 19, 2014
After a life-changing trip to India, Dal postdoc Jeremy Schmidt has devoted his research to understanding how water is governed and managed.