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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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Simon Sherry
Monday, March 6, 2023
The mortality rate of people with eating disorders is six times higher than the general population, and they are five times more likely to attempt suicide. However, few people seek treatment, writes Simon Sherry.
Alison Auld
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Low pay, long hours, and overcrowded housing are just a few of the conditions migrant workers have experienced in New Brunswick's seafood industry, according to new research out of HÂþ»­.
Stephanie Brown
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Government of Canada announced nearly $5 million in new funding for 25 research projects across the country this week to develop mental health and substance abuse care standards for children, youth and young adults.
Kenneth Conrad
Friday, February 24, 2023
Chemistry researcher Dr. Mita Dasog has received a funding award in support of a collaborative project that could revolutionize the technology used to extract carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 16, 2023
This month, we launch a new series on Dal News exploring the university's strategic plan and the people bringing it to life.