Research
From Arctic law to viral epidemics: AV俱乐部's newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges
AV俱乐部 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 AV俱乐部 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.
Archives - Research
Friday, March 28, 2025
Faced with both聽a trade war聽and聽annexation threats, Canada must confront whether its domestic food systems can feed its population in a crisis 鈥� economic, political, environmental or otherwise.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Canada is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in more than a decade. A Dal infectious disease doctor explains what's at stake.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Dr. Kevin Hewitt, one of three 2025 Holland Award recipients, feels excited about joining a new community of scholars and the doors it will open for him and other researchers seeking to make an impact.
Friday, March 21, 2025
PhD student Ahmed Ramadan emerged with first prize and the people鈥檚 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 鈥� roughly 10,000 times faster than the Milky Way 鈥� seen in a cluster of galaxies just beginning to form.