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91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture
Four 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ researchers are set to embark on the next chapter of their scholarly careers with strong momentum behind them as Killam Memorial Chairs. Read more.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Led by 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ, BioLabs East will build a GMP — Good Manufacturing Practice — facility in Nova Scotia, producing vaccines and cell therapies for clinical trials while strengthening Canada’s biomanufacturing capacity and innovation ecosystem.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
A reimagined OpenThink cohort moves beyond blogging, testing podcasts and social media to broaden impact, connect with new audiences, and amplify how Dal research informs public dialogue and policy.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ robotics and underwater acoustics researcher Dr. Mae Seto is working with Defence Research & Development Canada to develop intelligent autonomous sensing systems that can extend the reach of the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic and help Canada protect its sovereignty in remote, harsh maritime environments.
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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Dr. Melanie Kelly, a professor in the Faculty of Medicine, has been named to an influential international list in recognition of her contributions to the research and development of novel cannabinoid-based therapeutics.
Monday, March 29, 2021
Marine shipping generates about three per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and port activities can add to local pollution. Ports are now taking action to reduce their environmental impacts, write Tony Walker and Michelle Adams with Dal's School for Resource and Environmental Studies.
Friday, March 26, 2021
Donald Sobey, who died Wednesday at 86, was an influential business leader, celebrated philanthropist and long-time supporter of 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ whose belief in the transformational power of education never wavered.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
When Dr. Mathai Mammen (BSc ’89) and his team obtained the sequence of the COVID-19 virus early last year, they leapt into action. Now, the single-shot vaccine they've created promises to speed up immunization efforts in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Monday, March 22, 2021
As the number of people in Canada with dementia continues to grow, researcher Elaine Moody is undertaking a CIHR-funded study that will help pave the way for more patient-oriented research and care.