Research
Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe
A new telescope located 5,600 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes will give scientists new insights into how galaxies formed beginning in the early universe and how stars are born in our own galaxy. Read more.
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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.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Canada has the research capacity, agricultural diversity and governance credibility to shape this emerging field — if it acts early, argues Dal's Dr. Suresh Neethirajan in Policy Options..
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.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Since 2020, 67 business leaders have mentored Lab2Market and Ready2Launch student teams from Dal Innovates. With the support of these trusted advisors these teams have raised a total of 4.2 million in private and public funding and created 83 jobs in the region.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Ä¢¹½AV's support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals has earned the university a top 200 showing in each of the six categories it competed in for this year’s THE Impact Rankings, despite a larger competitive field.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
PhD student Jasmine Mah’s research on social vulnerability earned her a first-place finish at the 2022 3 Minute Thesis competition, hosted virtually by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
"One Chance to Be a Child" project provides a unique glimpse into the well-being of children and youth in Nova Scotia, raising concerns about the impact of poverty while offering key steps for prioritizing children's rights and building healthy childhoods.
Friday, April 22, 2022
As technology reshapes the way people approach animation and digital art, Dal’s Mayra Donaji Barrera Machuca is winning accolades for her research into how to make sketching in virtual-reality environments more user-friendly.