Research

From Arctic law to viral epidemics: AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges

From Arctic law to viral epidemics: AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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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Kala Hirle Clarke and Mia Samardzic
Friday, October 24, 2025
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ celebrates six scholars awarded the final Vanier and Banting fellowships, spotlighting groundbreaking research in health, sustainability, sexual well-being, and marine conservation.
Dayna Park
Friday, October 31, 2025
Dal researchers and their partners used fruit flies to identify genes linked to long-term memory. Their findings, accepted by a top science journal, could illuminate human neurological disorders and inspire future breakthroughs.
Farrah Smith
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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Alison Auld
Friday, December 20, 2024
A new lithium-ion EV battery material being studied by AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ researchers lasts for 10 times more charge-discharge cycles compared to a conventional battery, potentially powering cars for eight million kilometres.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Life-changing research, award-winning students, a historic fundraising campaign, cultural milestones — 2024 was a year to remember. Revisit some of our biggest stories of the year.
Tanis Trainor
Thursday, December 19, 2024
More than 40 faculty and staff across campus were recognized for excellence in research, teaching, workplace safety, and service throughout their careers.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
A Dal social work researcher whose reports have exposed problems such as overcrowded housing and compensation issues will have more avenues to inform policy under a new Memorandum of Understanding.
Joshua Boyter
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Killam scholars and fellows represent some of the best and brightest research AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ has to offer as attendees at a recent celebration event got to see first hand.