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Why Dalhousie launched six new computer science majors

Why Dalhousie launched six new computer science majors

As AI, cybersecurity and other fields reshape computing, Dalhousie has launched six new majors designed to give students deeper expertise and clearer pathways into emerging careers.  Read more.

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Kelly Taylor
Friday, November 6, 2026
Find out who is marking 25, 35, 45, and even 50 years at Dalhousie as the university celebrates employees whose dedication has shaped generations of students and colleagues.
Matt Reeder
Monday, October 26, 2026
Canada's Ocean Envoy Diana Fox Carney visited Dalhousie to gather ideas from researchers, policymakers and community leaders ahead of next year's Our Ocean Conference.
Matt Reeder
Friday, October 16, 2026
Top national scores in faculty awards, research impact, student financial support, and reputation highlighted Dalhousie’s strengths in Maclean’s newly revamped rankings framework.

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Sallie Lau
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Collaborating with NSCAD students, Medicine student Saif Syed is working on a project to develop a better hospital gown for both patients and health-care providers.
Matt Reeder
Friday, February 17, 2017
This year’s Heritage Day holiday celebrates Nova Scotia’s Mi’kmaq heritage. In honour of the occasion, we check in on some of the exciting new course offerings in Dal’s Indigenous Studies minor.
Matt Reeder and Ryan McNutt
Friday, February 17, 2017
Dalhousie's Budget Advisory Committee is working to set out a multi-year framework for the university’s operating budget. Its draft 2017-18 plan takes initial steps in this direction while also making recommendations for balancing next year's budget, including a 3% tuition increase and a 1.9% budget reduction to Faculties/service units.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
His team has developed lithium-ion battery technology used around the world today. Now, Jeff Dahn (NSERC/Tesla Canada Industrial Research Chair) is this year's recipient of the Herzberg Gold Medal, Canada's top award for scientific achievement. His win is Dalhousie's third Herzberg medal in four years.
Jane Doucet
Monday, February 6, 2017
Speakers at the student-hosted 12th annual International Humanitarian Law Conference shared their expertise on pressing cyber warfare issues.