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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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Thursday, March 5, 2015
The report from Dal's strategic initiative on diversity and inclusiveness is intended to spark a conversation. For those senior leaders who've been able to spend time with the document, that conversation has already begun.
Monday, March 2, 2015
With a new certification from the Marine Stewardship Council and a new partnership with the Ecology Action Centre, Dal's Halifax dining halls are providing students with more sustainable fish offerings than ever before.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Former Deputy Prime Minister Anne McLellan, who currently serves as chair of the Dalhousie Advisory Council, will succeed Fred Fountain as university chancellor this May.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
In advance of the first campus visit this week by the external Task Force on Misogyny, Sexism and Homophobia in the Faculty of Dentistry, we spoke with the task force's chair, Constance Backhouse, about its mandate and its work ahead.
Friday, February 20, 2015
In an initiative led by students in the Dalhousie/King’s Swimming Society, Dalplex will be piloting a weekly women-only swim session this term, responding to a growing need for swim instruction for women who are unable or uncomfortable participating in open or public swims for religious and/or cultural reasons.