/news.html Dal News - Research Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:28:59 GMT 2025-02-05T09:28:59Z /news/2025/01/30/research-making-a-difference-dal-solutions.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The new DalSolutions editorial hub will feature stories that exemplify research with a purpose鈥攔esearch that is changing lives and helping to shape the world for the better. Research Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT /news/2025/01/30/research-making-a-difference-dal-solutions.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-01-30T12:00:00Z /news/2025/01/30/dal-solutions-kids-chronic-pain.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 9 1免费版下鈥檚 Dr. Christine Chambers and her colleagues at Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) are working with hospitals to adopt Canada鈥檚 first Pediatric Pain Management Standard. Research Health Professions Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /news/2025/01/30/dal-solutions-kids-chronic-pain.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Laura Eggertson 2025-01-30T11:00:00Z /news/2025/01/28/focused-research-investment-youth-mental-health.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews UNITE and CIRCLES-NS are two of four projects announced by Research Nova Scotia as part of a $27-million investment, the largest to date, and first use of the Focused Research Investment fund. Research Management Psychiatry Law Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT /news/2025/01/28/focused-research-investment-youth-mental-health.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-01-28T05:00:00Z /news/2025/01/27/single-cell-organisms-ocean-phosphate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A small but mighty single-celled organism that dates back 500 million years punches far above its weight when it comes to buffering the harmful effects of excess nutrients that we put into the oceans, researchers say. Research Science Oceanography Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/27/single-cell-organisms-ocean-phosphate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-01-27T12:30:00Z /news/2025/01/22/dalhousie-semiconductor-research-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The province's investment establishes a microelectronics research hub at 9 1免费版下 that is designed to develop industry partnerships and a provincial sector focused on supplying the semi- and superconductors essential to powering modern technology. Research Computer Science News Engineering Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:45:00 GMT /news/2025/01/22/dalhousie-semiconductor-research-nova-scotia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-01-22T14:45:00Z /news/2025/01/17/teenagers-drug-use-cognitive-behavioural-therapy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A research team led by 9 1免费版下 has found that brief cognitive behavioural interventions that help young people manage such things as impulsivity, sensation seeking, sensitivity to anxiety and negative thinking can reduce teen substance use disorders. Research Medicine Psychiatry Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/17/teenagers-drug-use-cognitive-behavioural-therapy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-01-17T12:30:00Z /news/2025/01/15/dalhousie-innovation-funding-lab-2-market.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This new funding establishes 9 1免费版下 as the national headquarters of Lab2Market and will enable the program to expand to more than 50 Canadian universities, colleges, and research hospitals, helping to unlock the commercial potential of $7.8 billion in collective annual research funding. Research Industry Liaison and Innovation News Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT /news/2025/01/15/dalhousie-innovation-funding-lab-2-market.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2025-01-15T16:00:00Z /news/2025/01/15/epilepsy-research-dalhousie-zambia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Researchers have joined forces with Zambian health-care professionals to create the Mfuwe Epilepsy Foundation, with a focus on improving epilepsy care in rural Zambia where health infrastructure is limited. Medicine Research Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/15/epilepsy-research-dalhousie-zambia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Laith Alhadeed 2025-01-15T12:30:00Z /news/2025/01/08/justin-trudeau-liberal-leadership-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Now that Justin Trudeau has agreed to step down as Liberal leader, possible contenders to replace him must weigh their ambitions for the position against a still-bleak electoral outlook for the federal party. Dal鈥檚 Scott Pruysers explains how it could all play out. Research Arts and Social Sciences Political Science News Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/08/justin-trudeau-liberal-leadership-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-01-08T12:30:00Z /news/2025/01/06/shellfish-farms-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Working with communities to understanding the social acceptability of shellfish farming is the key to developing sustained aquaculture activities. Research Oceans Science Marine Biology Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT /news/2025/01/06/shellfish-farms-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ram贸n Filgueira and Megan Rector 2025-01-06T14:00:00Z /news/2024/12/20/ev-battery-longer-lasting.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new lithium-ion EV battery material being studied by 9 1免费版下 researchers lasts for 10 times more charge-discharge cycles compared to a conventional battery, potentially powering cars for eight million kilometres. Research Physics and Atmospheric Science Science Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/20/ev-battery-longer-lasting.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2024-12-20T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/19/dalhousie-2024-year-in-stories.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Life-changing research, award-winning students, a historic fundraising campaign, cultural milestones 鈥� 2024 was a year to remember. Revisit some of our biggest stories of the year. Student Life Health Professions Senior Administration Research Facilities Management Science Human Resources News Engineering Community & Culture Agriculture Graduate Studies Alumni Architecture and Planning Arts and Social Sciences Indigenous Convocation Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/19/dalhousie-2024-year-in-stories.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-12-19T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/19/legacy-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews More than 40 faculty and staff across campus were recognized for excellence in research, teaching, workplace safety, and service throughout their careers. Research News Community & Culture Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/19/legacy-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2024-12-19T09:30:00Z /news/2024/12/17/mexico-temporary-workers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A Dal social work researcher whose reports have exposed problems such as overcrowded housing and compensation issues will have more avenues to inform policy under a new Memorandum of Understanding. Research Social Work Health Professions Community & Culture Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/17/mexico-temporary-workers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2024-12-17T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/11/killam-awards-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Killam scholars and fellows represent some of the best and brightest research 9 1免费版下 has to offer as attendees at a recent celebration event got to see first hand. Research Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/11/killam-awards-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Joshua Boyter 2024-12-11T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/10/antibiotics-superbug-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Millions die every year due to bacterial infections that are growing more resistant to antibiotics. Dal researchers and their partners are addressing that threat head-on. Medicine Pharmacology Research Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/10/antibiotics-superbug-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2024-12-10T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/10/qs-sustainability-ranking-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 9 1免费版下 ranked at 107 out of 1,744 participating institutions in the latest global sustainability ranking from QS, cracking the top 100 on a range of measures and placing 12th out of 32 institutions in Canada. Research Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/10/qs-sustainability-ranking-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-12-10T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/11/updates-to-canada-s-copyright-act-bring-consumers-closer-to-the-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Two new bills will amend the Copyright Act to protect consumers鈥� right to repair their possessions. But more work is needed, including ensuring that manufacturers make their devices repairable. Law Research Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/11/updates-to-canada-s-copyright-act-bring-consumers-closer-to-the-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Anthony D Rosborough 2024-12-10T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/06/youth-care-unemployment.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Former youth in care deserve equitable educational opportunities. Better longitudinal data is needed around how youth and adults successfully transition to and complete post-secondary education. Research Arts and Social Sciences Sociology and Social Anthropology Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT /news/2024/12/06/youth-care-unemployment.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Margaret Robinson, Jacquie Gahagan, Dale Kirby, and Rasnat Chowdhury 2024-12-06T16:00:00Z /news/2024/12/05/canada-food-price-report-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The 2025 report forecasts overall food prices will increase by 3% to 5% at a time when 8.7 million Canadians are living in food-insecure households. Research Management Agriculture News Community & Culture Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024/12/05/canada-food-price-report-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kim Humes 2024-12-05T12:00:00Z /news/2024/12/04/clarivate-highly-cited-researchers-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal faculty Drs. Noni MacDonald, Eric Oliver, and Tony Walker are named in data analytics company Clarivate鈥檚 annual list of Highly Cited Researchers for 2024. Research Science Medicine News Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/04/clarivate-highly-cited-researchers-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2024-12-04T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/03/polar-bear-climate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal scientists got up close and personal with polar bears to see how shrinking sea ice and global warming are altering the northern species' eating habits and health. Agriculture Research Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/03/polar-bear-climate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2024-12-03T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/27/trump-tariffs-united-states-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposals for massive tariffs on Canadian goods has spooked many. Dr. Brian Bow explains what it could mean for Canada. Research Arts and Social Sciences Political Science News Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:22:00 GMT /news/2024/11/27/trump-tariffs-united-states-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2024-11-27T14:22:00Z /news/2024/11/27/dalhousie-publications-performances-showcase-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A look at some of the latest publications and creative work emerging out of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, from books about the daughters of immigrants and Canadian exceptionalism to a philosophy professor's foray into stand-up comedy. Research Arts and Social Sciences News Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/27/dalhousie-publications-performances-showcase-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2024-11-27T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/22/stanfield-conversations-democracy-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Award-winning journalist Doug Saunders and celebrated political scientist Dr. Debra Thompson visited Dal this week to dig into a question on many minds right now: What does Donald Trump鈥檚 re-election as U.S. president mean for the trajectory of democracy worldwide? Research Arts and Social Sciences Political Science Community & Culture Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/22/stanfield-conversations-democracy-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2024-11-22T12:30:00Z