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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 16, 2016
Last week, Dal’s science community shed light on the incredible biodiversity found on the university’s urban campus with a unique sort of scavenger hunt.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency announces $3 million in funding to support Dr. Chris McMaster and his team in developing drug treatments for what are known as "orphan" or rare childhood diseases that impact thousands of Canadians.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
As part of the announcement of the new Ocean Frontier Institute, we asked people to share why #OceansMatter to them on Twitter. Here's what they had to say.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
At ceremonies in Halifax and Truro this week, faculty, administrators and student leaders officially welcomed Dal’s newest students into university’s scholarly community.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
On Tuesday, the Government of Canada announced nearly $94-million in funding through its Canada First Research Excellence Fund for the Dalhousie-led Ocean Frontier Institute, a partnership with Memorial and UPEI poised to propel Canada to global ocean leadership.