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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture

Four 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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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Andrew Riley
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Led by 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ, 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.
Mia Samardzic
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.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, June 18, 2026
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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.

Archives - Research

Michele Charlton
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Jeff Dahn and Ford Doolittle, two world-renowned researchers from 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ, have been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding achievements.
Tony Walker
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Governments need better information on which types of plastic generate the most pollution — citizens can help, writes 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ professor Tony Walker for The Conversation Canada.
Staff
Friday, September 13, 2019
How did Sara Iverson know her dream career at such a young age? And why is being a role model important to her? Check out highlights from her Sciographies radio show and podcast interview.
Eric Oliver
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Coastal communities are helping scientists understand the impacts of marine heatwaves — and find solutions, writes researcher Eric Oliver.
Niecole Killawee
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Launching this week, the second season of Sciographies dives deeper into the stories behind the science — offering an intimate look researchers who push the boundaries of discovery and innovation.