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DalSolutions: Equipping communities with research skills to improve their lives
The new MicroResearch Institute at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ 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.
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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 19, 2026
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Maxine Westhead — marine biologist, marine spatial planner, and director of 91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Marine Affairs Program (MAP).
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.
Archives - Research
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ leapt forward in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, with impressive gains across multiple disciplines.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Dal researchers have discovered seasonal changes in B-vitamin production by tiny ocean life, affecting marine ecosystems and the nutritional value of the seafood we eat.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
New research suggests the two top predators have forged a co-operative rather than competitive relationship to find and feast on salmon off B.C. coast.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Killam Celebration shone a light on groundbreaking research and honoured those scholars shaping global innovation, while unveiling a bold new vision for the prestigious Killam Doctoral Scholarship launching next year.
Friday, December 5, 2025
Computer Science professor Dr. Rita Orji was one of only two women scholars in engineering, technology, and applied sciences elected to the AAS in 2025.