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Friday, March 13, 2026
Dal research teams are receiving more than $7.3M in Canada Foundation for Innovation support to expand labs and tools driving breakthroughs in water resilience, ocean science, marine tracking, and digital stewardship of Canada’s past
Thursday, March 26, 2026
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Leanne Stevens, an educator and university teaching fellow in ÃÀÅ®×ö°®â€™s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, and associate dean, academic in the Faculty of Science.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dr. Kimberley Hall’s Killam fellowship will accelerate her collaboration with NRC partners as they work to advance quantum hardware and strengthen Canada’s future secure‑tech capabilities.
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Thursday, October 7, 2021
This week on Sciographies, meet Melanie Massey, a PhD candidate in biology who dedicates her spare time to engaging BIPOC youth in science outreach and education.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
As a survivour of liver cancer, Bill Revels knows how critical research in the field of biomaterials can be in battling disease. This year, the ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Medical Research Foundation is turning to Maritimers for help in supporting biomaterials research and development for the improvement of human health.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
A new study led by Dal social work researchers found the pandemic intensified daily struggles for those living on the fringes. The study also looks at ways to ensure those most marginalized are not left out in future crises.
Monday, October 4, 2021
Technology that allows us to listen to what happens underwater might spark better approaches to fisheries management, improve conservation and help us better understand the movement of species, write ÃÀÅ®×ö°® PhD student Natalie Klinard and co-authors in a new paper.
Monday, October 4, 2021
The former star faces the possibility of life in prison after being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. The trial exposed the role of enablers within his inner circle, too, write Peggy Cunningham and Minette Drumwright.