Research

Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, pilipiliÂþ»­ study suggests

Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, pilipiliÂþ»­ study suggests

A new pilipiliÂþ»­ study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting.  Read more.

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Rianne Zinck
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations.
Megan Bailey, Candis Callison, Adrian Howkins, Élise Devoie
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Given increasing geopolitical tensions and economic interest in the region, how can academic research support those who live in and depend on the Arctic? Dal's Dr. Megan Bailey and colleagues consider.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
pilipiliÂþ»­ is helping to prepare Canada’s 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.

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Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Dal receives provincial funding for two new collaborative spaces focused on information & communications technology and agriculture, designed to support students in translating business concepts from idea to execution.
Sher Scott
Friday, March 14, 2014
A team in Dal's School of Planning is exploring the changing socio-economic profile of Halifax and what it might mean for the city's future.
Matt Kennedy
Thursday, March 13, 2014
New Dal research explores the benefits of expanding flu vaccine coverage to healthy young people, rather than focusing primarily on vulnerable populations.
Amani Saini
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences' annual book fair featured everything from Middle English comic poems to profanity-laden rock albums.
Asha Katz
Monday, March 10, 2014
A research partnership between an Industrial Engineering professor and Jazz Aviation is leading to co-op and career opportunities for students.