Faculty of Computer Science

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From video games to health care, Nova Scotia is going digital

This May is Here We Code Month. Events will spotlight advancements and opportunities in Nova Scotia’s tech sector.

Wave of tech engagement sweeps Nova Scotia for gaming challenge

Nova Scotia’s first-ever Global Game Jam held earlier this year revealed just how much pent-up demand there is in the province for opportunities to experiment with video-game development.

Dal computer science students hack their way to national competition

Two teams of Dal students put their hacking skills to the test in a regional hacking competition late last year, with one group taking top spot in Atlantic Canada and securing a space in a national competition coming up this July.

Women in STEM profile: A PhD student's perspective on overcoming challenges and achieving excellence

A Computer Science PhD student is making waves in her field and advocating for greater representation of women in technology.

CSS Snowball Awards Celebrate Outstanding Achievements in Computer Science Community

Annual Snowball awards ceremony brings together students, staff, and faculty members to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements within the computer science community.

Teaching and Learning

We're committed to promoting excellence in teaching in every stage of academics. We have flexible and multi-disciplinary computer science undergraduate and graduate program options that allow students to combine their studies in unique ways that meet their academic and personal interests, as well as future career goals.

Faculty and Research

Our award-winning professors work in five major areas of research, cutting across many industries and encompassing nearly all human endeavors. We are also home to two high-profile initiatives - Institute for Big Data Analytics and DeepSense - as well as our own innovation playground, ShiftKey Labs.

Our recent news and stories

Wave of tech engagement sweeps Nova Scotia for gaming challenge

Nova Scotia’s first-ever Global Game Jam held earlier this year revealed just how much pent-up demand there is in the province for opportunities to experiment with video-game development.

From video games to health care, Nova Scotia is going digital

Spring brings growth. This year, that includes Nova Scotia’s tech sector. Throughout May, virtual and in-person events will highlight growth and opportunities in the province’s tech sector. The events are part of the second annual Here We Code Month, a month-long initiative to spread the word about the growing need for digital education—and its benefits.

New governance process set to help improve Dal’s digital decision making

Digital systems, programs and devices play a critical role in supporting different aspects of daily life at Dalhousie. We take a look at the university's digital strategy as part of our Third Century Progress series.

Impact that lasts: Here is a full list of this year's Impact Awards winners

A total of 37 awards were handed out to individual students and student societies at this year's Impact Awards ceremony in recognition of recipients' impressive contributions to academic life, student life, residence life, and community service.

Computer science alum reflects on his role in building the Internet in Nova Scotia

The Internet as we know it today turns 40 this year. Daniel MacKay, a Faculty of Computer Science alum, recalls his role in bringing Nova Scotia and Canada online.

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