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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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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Dal's Faculty of Agriculture is named the official post-secondary education partner for "The Royal," the Toronto-based fair that attracts more than 300,000 visits each year.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
The Dalhousie community contributed more than 1,000 kg of much-needed food supplies to Feed Nova Scotia, responding to the organization's urgent call for donations.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Recent Dal Computer Science grad Kardam Tiwari wants you to forget your passwords — for good. His startup SWAP Innovations, which recently completed the LaunchPad Dal accelerator program, is developing a method for authenticating online transactions using fingerprints.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Dal is currently planning and fundraising for a 37,000-square-foot expansion to the Dalhousie Arts Centre, one that will add much-needed academic and community space while helping support the expanded scope and vision of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Aligned with Pride celebrations in both Halifax and Truro, members of the Dal community have come together to host Dalhousie Pride Week from July 15-23, with panel discussions, art events, flag raisings and participation in both community Pride parades.