Research
From Arctic law to viral epidemics: ÍøºìºÚÁÏ's newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ 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 ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants’ 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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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.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The discovery of the hidden gas reservoir in the distant universe could be key to understanding the intense star formation — roughly 10,000 times faster than the Milky Way — seen in a cluster of galaxies just beginning to form.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Elon Musk’s ruthless drive for efficiency has served him exceptionally well tech startups, but can the same approach work in government where the stakes are much higher?
Monday, March 17, 2025
New research from Dr. Niki Kiepek highlights the urgent need to rethink how substance use is addressed in Canada, moving away from stigmatizing and punitive approaches toward policies rooted in equity and harm reduction.
Friday, March 14, 2025
Dal placed in the top 200 globally in nine individual subject areas ranging from development studies and law to earth sciences and nursing.