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HÂþ»­â€™s new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture

HÂþ»­â€™s new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture

Four HÂþ»­ 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 HÂþ»­, 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
HÂþ»­ 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.

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Sara F.L. Kirk and Lana Vanderlee
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A team of 18 nutrition and food policy experts from across Canada, including Dal's Dr. Sara Kirk, looked at research from the past five years to expose the environmental factors that influence what people in Canada buy and eat. 
Alison Auld
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Trump's tariff measures are expected to create economic uncertainty and could be devastating on both sides of the border. Two Dal experts offer their insights into what could be a painful period ahead.
Anthony D Rosborough
Monday, February 10, 2025
The right to repair can increase the amount of well-paying Canadian jobs and reduce Canada’s dependence on unpredictable global markets.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The new DalSolutions editorial hub will feature stories that exemplify research with a purpose—research that is changing lives and helping to shape the world for the better.
Laura Eggertson
Thursday, January 30, 2025
HÂþ»­â€™s Dr. Christine Chambers and her colleagues at Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) are working with hospitals to adopt Canada’s first Pediatric Pain Management Standard.