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
ÃÀÅ®×ö°®'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
ÃÀÅ®×ö°® has established the new $3.2-million ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Research Excellence Scholarship to support PhD students and increase their enrolment over the next three years.

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Jocelyn Adams Moss
Thursday, November 14, 2024
In the last episode of Sciographies for this season, get to know Karen Hudson, a Dal alum and pioneering leader in education, committed to breaking down barriers and inspiring future generations.
Josh Boyter
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Researcher Sophie Watts harnessed her training in Dal's OpenThink program to discuss bold ideas in the realm of genomics. Learn more and apply by Nov. 26 if you'd like a chance to join OpenThink's 2025 cohort.
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 ÃÀÅ®×ö°®'s Centre for Psychological Health share their personal journeys and research interests in the latest episode of Sciographies.