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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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Friday, September 30, 2016
On Friday, September 30, Dalhousie officially announced the $64-million IDEA project: an extensive transformation of its downtown campus made possible by partnerships between donors, students, industry and the Government of Canada, which is contributing $32 million through its Strategic Infrastructure Fund.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Construction is set to get underway on Dal’s long-awaited IDEA Project, a $64-million revitalization of Sexton Campus supported by donors, industry and the Government of Canada. Learn more about how new construction and significant campus renovations are set to catalyze a new era of education, research and community impact in downtown Halifax.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Dalhousie’s annual Mawio'mi event on Thursday, October 6 will be preceded by the permanent installation of the Mi’kmaq flag on Dal’s Studley Campus.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Last week the Dal-hosted MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance welcomed several former parliamentarians to campus to meet with students and discuss various topics, including oceans, Nova Scotia’s economic future and careers in public policy.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Nursing research trailblazer Linda O’Brien-Pallas, architectural innovator Glenn Murcutt and ocean advocate Zdenka Willis will be receiving honorary degrees at Fall Convocation ceremonies on October 3 and 5.