Dalhousie University

In January 2017, I met Jiankui He, the now-infamous Chinese scientist who would go on to create the world’s first genome-edited babies. This was at a meeting in Berkeley, Calif., hosted by Jennifer Doudna who, along with Emmanuelle…

A Global Game Jam held in Nova Scotia earlier this year revealed just how much pent-up demand there is in the province for opportunities to experiment with video-game development.More than 200 people showed up at locations in Halifax,…

Microplastics have been found in some of the most remote and pristine parts of the world, from high atop French mountains to the deep ocean and the creatures that inhabit the marine environment. Now, the tiny bits of plastic have been…

A small building tucked away in a corner of Millbrook Mi'kmaw community represents a big opportunity for Indigenous youth and other community members interested in studying at Dalhousie.The structure houses a new sub-office of Dal's…

Drs. OmiSoore Dryden and Caitlin Lees are the latest recipients of 2023 New Health Investigator Grants.Earlier this year, Research Nova Scotia awarded close to $1 million in New Health Investigator Grants to 10 Dalhousie researchers.…

A pair of Dalhousie alumni have been selected to receive McCall MacBain Scholarships this year. They are among 20 Canadians to receive the widely coveted award, Canada’s comprehensive, leadership-based scholarship for master’s and…

Convocation ceremonies at Dalhousie provide students with a chance to celebrate their years of hard work and achievements with friends, family and fellow students on campus. But they also offer an opportunity to celebrate the…

It’s the start of a bold new chapter in Dalhousie’s legacy of ocean research excellence and impact.The Government of Canada has announced Dalhousie University will receive $154 million from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund…

They are far from home and have paid considerable sums to work in Canada, yet once here, many say they have to contend with threats, long hours, overcrowded accommodations, low pay and unsafe working conditions, according to new findings…

The federal government announced nearly $5 million in new investments Tuesday to examine existing standards, best practices, and guidelines for the delivery of mental health and substance use services for children, youth and young…