Research
Equipping communities with research skills to improve their lives
The new MicroResearch Institute at º£½ÇÉçÇøapp is a proven, community‑driven research model that empowers local people — doctors, nurses, midwives, community health workers, teachers, police and students — to investigate and solve the health and public safety challenges they understand better than anyone.
Featured News
Friday, March 13, 2026
Dal research teams are receiving more than $7.3M in Canada Foundation for Innovation support to expand labs and tools driving breakthroughs in water resilience, ocean science, marine tracking, and digital stewardship of Canada’s past
Thursday, March 26, 2026
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Leanne Stevens, an educator and university teaching fellow in º£½ÇÉçÇøapp’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, and associate dean, academic in the Faculty of Science.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dr. Kimberley Hall’s Killam fellowship will accelerate her collaboration with NRC partners as they work to advance quantum hardware and strengthen Canada’s future secure‑tech capabilities.
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Monday, May 6, 2024
Dr. Graham Gagnon's research programs have trained over 250 students, secured more than $50 million in research funding, and positioned him as a leading authority in applied water and wastewater research in Canada.
Friday, May 3, 2024
The state-of-the-art facility on Studley Campus will empower researchers in the areas of advanced-energy storage, clean energy, and sustainable materials with flexible labs and spaces that favour collaboration.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The chief executive officer and scientific director of the Ocean Frontier Institute has been selected by the Oceanographic Society of Japan as the 2024 recipient of the award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of ocean upwelling research.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Researchers have found that reclusive, deep-sea dwelling beaked whales are exposed to 14 human-made threats despite being found in habitats far from cities, ports and other populous areas.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Hundreds of members of the Dal community converged on the Weldon Law Building last week for a day of learning, connection, and serendipity.