Strategic Research Clusters
We bring scholars together from across disciplines into six Strategic Research Clusters to address some of the world’s most difficult questions and complex challenges.
![Research in Ocean Research in Ocean](https://cdn.dal.ca/research/SignatureResearchClusters/_jcr_content/contentPar/containertwocolumn/twoColumnCol1/staticimage.adaptive.full.high.jpg/1700838235325.jpg)
Sustainable Ocean
Leading the world in ocean research, Dalhousie scholars advance marine science through research breakthroughs, innovative technology, and global partnerships.
![Healthy People, Communities and Populations - Research Area Healthy People, Communities and Populations - Research Area](https://cdn.dal.ca/research/SignatureResearchClusters/_jcr_content/contentPar/containertwocolumn/twoColumnCol2/staticimage.adaptive.full.high.jpg/1701091448725.jpg)
Healthy People, Communities, & Populations
Addressing the fundamental underpinnings of health and disease to create better health outcomes for all.
![Research in Sustainable Food Systems Research in Sustainable Food Systems](https://cdn.dal.ca/research/SignatureResearchClusters/_jcr_content/contentPar/containertwocolumn_143227249/twoColumnCol1/staticimage.adaptive.full.high.jpg/1701091523362.jpg)
Sustainable Food Systems
Actively pursuing advancements to improve food security and environmental sustainability.
![Research in Climate tech and clean energy Research in Climate tech and clean energy](https://cdn.dal.ca/research/SignatureResearchClusters/_jcr_content/contentPar/containertwocolumn_143227249/twoColumnCol2/staticimage.adaptive.full.high.jpg/1700769384900.jpg)
Climate Tech And Clean Energy
Building, energizing, and feeding the possibilities of a more sustainable and green future.
![Culture and Society Research Culture and Society Research](https://cdn.dal.ca/research/SignatureResearchClusters/_jcr_content/contentPar/containertwocolumn_1338049417/twoColumnCol1/staticimage.adaptive.full.high.jpg/1701091687344.jpg)
Culture and Society
Illuminating our understanding of society, the arts, systems, and cultures in our interconnected world.
![AI and digital innovation research AI and digital innovation research](https://cdn.dal.ca/research/SignatureResearchClusters/_jcr_content/contentPar/containertwocolumn_1338049417/twoColumnCol2/staticimage.adaptive.full.high.jpg/1701091664000.jpg)
AI and Digital Innovation
Leveraging advancements in technology to discover new knowledge that benefits our world and society.