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Foraging frenemies: Researchers find evidence of killer whales and dolphins working together to find food

Foraging frenemies: Researchers find evidence of killer whales and dolphins working together to find food

New research suggests the two top predators have forged a co-operative rather than competitive relationship to find and feast on salmon off B.C. coast.  Read more.

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Kim Humes
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Experts warn rising grocery costs will strain household budgets as new analysis reveals key trends, regional impacts, and policy shifts shaping Canada’s food affordability in the year ahead.
Kenneth Conrad
Friday, December 19, 2025
For the second straight year, three Dal faculty members made the list of Highly Cited Researchers compiled by data analytics company Clarivate. We asked them to share an international collaboration that helped them increase their reach.
Mia Samardzic
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Dalhousie’s Killam Celebration shone a light on groundbreaking research and honoured those scholars shaping global innovation, while unveiling a bold new vision for the prestigious Killam Doctoral Scholarship launching next year.

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Linden Thomas
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Extreme weather events expose systemic gaps in emergency planning. Sarah Norris’s doctoral work examines how policies fail — and what inclusion could look like for vulnerable communities.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, November 21, 2025
Nearly 30 awards were presented to more than 50 individuals and groups from across the university at the 8th Annual Legacy Awards. Read the full list of honourees.
Matt Reeder (with files from Andrew Riley)
Friday, November 21, 2025
Dalhousie scholars and innovators earned top honours at the 23rd annual awards, recognized for breakthroughs in mental health, climate solutions, cancer research, and lifelong contributions to medical education.
Matt Reeder
Friday, November 21, 2025
Dalhousie strengthened its sustainability profile in the latest QS rankings, outperforming many Canadian peers and maintaining a strong global position despite a surge in participating institutions.
Alison Auld
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Dalhousie researcher leads a $2M national study to explore how biological and social factors impact health outcomes for Canadians living with multiple sclerosis, aiming for more equitable care.