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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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Ryan McNutt
Thursday, March 26, 2015
At Thursday night's Student Impact Awards in Halifax, five students will receive the university’s top honour for achievement in student life. Each has had an incredible impact on the Dal community: in residence life, student societies, athletics, student government and more.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
With a renewed investment, Shell Canada is helping make unique hands-on and experiential learning opportunities possible in Dal’s Faculties of Engineering, Science and Management — from field schools to student-built race cars.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, March 20, 2015
This week brought some of the largest snowfalls Halifax has seen in a decade, which meant Dal's grounds team was hard at work ensuring students, faculty and staff could make their way around campus.
Emma Geldart (with Jennifer Moore)
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Whether on Sexton Campus in Halifax or on the Agricultural Campus in Truro, National Engineering Month is an opportunity to celebrate the work of Dal students, faculty and alumni in the field.
Matt Semansky
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Dal's Budget Advisory Committee has released its draft operating budget plan, and student consultations on tuition and fees are scheduled for this month. Here's our overview of the plan and how you can contribute to the budget process.