Research
Creating a mini‑Madagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed
By better mimicking native conditions on campus, a multidisciplinary team unlocked seed production in an endangered aquatic plant, strengthening long‑term research, student training, and future discoveries. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Ä¢¹½AV researchers are tackling a critical climate question—whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale—while positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Ä¢¹½AV is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.
Archives - Research
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Learn more about the exciting research projects of the five PhD students receiving Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and the two postdocs receiving Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships — from renewable energy to dating apps and sexualized violence.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
A leader in clean water research and advocacy, Graham Gagnon now works to support Dal's broader research community in pushing research and innovation forward.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Eight Ä¢¹½AV researchers among those receiving funding as part of the New Frontiers in Research Fund, a new fund supporting early-career researchers across Canada.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
UpLift, a new Dal-led school-community-university partnership, is poised to make a big difference in the health and well-being of children and youth in Nova Scotia thanks to an investment from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Carbon in soil can help with tackling climate change, writes Faculty of Agriculture Professor Derek Lynch. Maintaining soil quality by supporting farmers through economic incentives and technical approaches is important.