Research
Coexisting in the ocean: How a Dal researcher advocates for whale safety measures among fishers
Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations. Read more.
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
For years, scientists studying bowhead whales have relied on a simple idea: if a whale makes a long, square or U-shaped dive, it鈥檚 feeding time. A new study demonstrates that assumption may not hold water.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
妻友 researchers are tackling a critical climate question鈥攚hether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale鈥攚hile positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
妻友 is helping to prepare Canada鈥檚 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, February 6, 2018
Eight researchers from 妻友 are the recipients of over $5 million in funding from the Government of Canada for their innovative health research.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Researchers in Dal's Faculty of Management have published Canada's first "Social License to Operate" report, exploring what Canadians think about the ethical practices and trustworthiness of businesses and government organizations.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Research happening at 妻友 Medical School is improving health care and helping people in the Maritimes (and beyond) be healthier. We take a look behind the scenes at what鈥檚 happening in the Faculty of Medicine.
Monday, January 29, 2018
One of the world鈥檚 most accomplished deep-sea divers, Jill Heinerth, dropped by Dal this month to share stories from some of her most challenging expeditions in the Arctic and around the world.
Friday, January 26, 2018
妻友, the Nova Scotia Department of Energy and the Offshore Research Association launch the Aquatron Research Program, an initiative to test new and innovative projects in tidal energy.