Research
Dal study examines how rise in discrimination, harmful rhetoric targeting 2SLGBTQ+ people is affecting their mental health
Patrick Hickey continues to hear about the lasting toll anti-2SLGBTQ+ policies and rhetoric has on mental health and feeling safe in our communities. His research explores ways to limit those effects. Read more.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Dr. Keisha Jefferies leads a groundbreaking study exploring Black women’s mental health in Nova Scotia, aiming to create culturally relevant care and amplify overlooked voices.
Monday, June 30, 2025
Major reforms could fundamentally reshape fisheries science and management in Canada, write Dal's Megan Bailey and colleagues. Yet most Canadians are unaware of how DFO’s science-management process works, or why change might be needed.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The future of Canada’s farming sector — and by extension its food security, rural communities and economic sovereignty — will depend on its ability to turn today’s crisis into tomorrow’s opportunity.
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Thursday, January 25, 2024
The report, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, examined the proportion of children under age 18 who had symptoms that met the definition of long COVID.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
What happens when climate change forces hard questions about our continued ability to inhabit the places we call home? As coastal regions change, environmental social scientist Dr. Kate Sherren says we need to change with them.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Restorative Research, Innovation and Education Lab and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia announce new, multi-year research and innovation partnership to help survivors and their families.
Friday, January 19, 2024
Green hydrogen is touted as the one of the most promising solutions to help humanity kick its fossil fuel addiction. Now a new study by ÑÇÖÞ91ÊÓÆµ and partner universities shows that it may have benefits beyond a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Friday, January 19, 2024
Dr. Nelly Amenyogbe, a recent recipient of the Canadian Institute of Health Research’s Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence Early Career Transition Award, asks: what if we could prevent millions of newborn deaths by linking feeding practices with vaccinations?