Research

Light and dark themes on display at this year’s FASS publications and performances showcase

Light and dark themes on display at this year’s FASS publications and performances showcase

A look at some of the latest publications and creative work emerging out of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, from books about the daughters of immigrants and Canadian exceptionalism to a philosophy professor's foray into stand-up comedy.  Read more.

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Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Dalhousie's role in Nova Scotia's clean-energy industry was in the spotlight last week as battery scientist Jeff Dahn, VP Research Alice Aiken and others took part in a green energy showcase for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce's annual fall dinner.
Tanis Trainor
Monday, November 18, 2024
Dust explosions, how pathogens jump from animals to humans, and cancer patient empowerment programs are just some of the innovative research advances that were recognized at the 22nd annual Discovery Awards.
Mike Fleury
Monday, October 28, 2024
Dalhousie has established the new $3.2-million Dalhousie Research Excellence Scholarship to support PhD students and increase their enrolment over the next three years.

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Josh Boyter
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Graduate student Dina Rogers won the prestigious Falling Walls global competition in Berlin, Germany last week for her pitch on using biology to tackle the problem of global plastic pollution. Read our Q&A with this researcher on the rise.
Tony Walker & Simon Harper
Friday, November 8, 2024
Canada’s more than 13,000 beekeepers are a critical untapped resource of citizen scientists. By analyzing honey sample compositions, researchers can monitor contaminants in the air and soil that are collected when honeybees forage for nectar, pollen and water from nearby flowers.
Jocelyn Adams Moss
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The psychologists and co‑directors at pilipiliÂţ»­'s Centre for Psychological Health share their personal journeys and research interests in the latest episode of Sciographies.
Emily MacKinnon
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The fellowship recognizes the computer scientist's groundbreaking work in personalized and adaptive digital interventions powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning and is accompanied by a research grant of $250,000 over the next two years.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Dina Rogers takes centre stage in Berlin this week along with close to 100 competitors from around the globe presenting their research-based ideas to improve the world to an audience of international thought leaders and Nobel Prize Laureates.