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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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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.
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.
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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Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Close to 150 donors attended a reception in Halifax last week at the Collaborative Health Education Building celebrating the impact their gifts have had on the Dal community.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Diane Hawco brings a combination of social work and legal expertise to the new role of ombudsperson, which provides independent, impartial and confidential support to students.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
During his keynote speech at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s fall dinner Wednesday night, Dalhousie President Richard Florizone announced ideaHUB — an advanced engineering incubator/accelerator space on Dal’s downtown campus that will equip students with creative and entrepreneurial skills while supporting local startups and small businesses. An initiative involving various university, public and private sector partners, ideaHUB is supported by a $10 million contribution from Emera.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Dal's waste management strategy continues its rollout, with new waste bin standards being implemented on Studley and Carleton campuses over the fall study break.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Last Thursday the Dal community was invited to share its favourite things about the university on Twitter, with President Florizone personally donating $1 to Dal's United Way campaign for each tweet. Here's what you had to say!