Research
From Arctic law to viral epidemics: Dalhousie's newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges
Dalhousie 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 10, 2025
Dr. Jeff Dahn, an icon in the world of battery technology, earned a top international science prize in Italy this week for his contributions to the global energy transition.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A groundbreaking survey from Dalhousie Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants鈥 rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform.
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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Thursday, October 24, 2024
Dalhousie researchers and their industrial partners have piloted the world鈥檚 first municipal-scale UV LED reactor for wastewater treatment, a groundbreaking innovation that has set the stage for a revolution in how wastewater is treated worldwide.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Get to know Dr. Sian Kou鈥慓iesbrecht, who shares how her early fascination with ecology and climate change sparked her interest in environmental science.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Cape Breton-born physician and Dalhousie professor emeritus garnered many honours during his career, including being named a 鈥淗ero of Emergency Medicine鈥 by the American College of Emergency Physicians, for his leadership in reshaping health care in new ways that saved lives.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Scientists have made a direct link between climate change and the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires around the world, while also linking it to thousands more smoke-related deaths over the last several decades.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Just as calls for health-care reform often focus on improving services, Canadians have the right to expect better outcomes from agricultural policies.