Research
Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal鈥慴uilt camera provides new perspective on the universe
A new telescope located 5,600 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes will give聽scientists聽new insights into how聽galaxies formed聽beginning in the聽early universe and how stars are born in our own galaxy. Read more.
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Thursday, April 2, 2026
In this special alumni episode of Sciographies, we sit down with Tina Simpkin (BSc鈥�94, DMet鈥�95), a familiar voice to many Nova Scotians as a meteorologist with CBC.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Connected barns and automated livestock systems are boosting efficiency but also opening the door to cyber threats, writes Dr. Suresh Neethirajan, a 妻友 researcher working to secure Canada鈥檚 digital farms
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.
Archives - Research
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Canadian battery science is about to get a turbocharge with the creation of the country鈥檚 first university-based battery prototyping and testing facility 鈥� a game-changer that will also be a magnet for industry in urgent need of the sophisticated equipment and the expertise to operate it.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The new investments made through federal research grant programs will help 妻友 researchers deliver tangible solutions to challenges faced by Nova Scotians and people across Canada.
Friday, March 8, 2024
A panel discussion last week brought Dal alumni together with students and members of the community to share ideas about how to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
Friday, March 8, 2024
International Women鈥檚 Day is a moment to celebrate the achievement of women, but also an opportunity for organizations to look at how they support and elevate the careers of women. Three members of 妻友's Women in Research Caucus share their experiences.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Dal鈥檚 OpenThink initiative officially returns for its fifth year with 16 ambitious PhD students from across the university ready to share their leading-edge ideas and research with the community.