ShiftKey Articles
Students Connect with Industry at the Here We Code: Tech Industry Fair
The fall semester is soon ending, but the beginning of this semester saw the ShiftKey Labs team hard at work to bring the 2025 Tech Industry Fair to life. This event brought together companies and organizations from across Canada to showcase the potential of the tech industry and to help
Students Grow Their Cybersecurity Skills at Dal CTF 2025
When the Dal Capture the Flag Society (Dal CTF) got ratified earlier this year, co-presidents Conrado Boeira and Lauren Galbraith knew that a new world had opened up for them. For the past few years, the two had found students through a cybersecurity class in the Faculty of Computer Science
ShiftKey and Dal WiTS Host the First Hackathon for Women and Non-Binary Students in Tech
Upon hearing that ShiftKey and the Dalhousie Women in Tech Society (WiTS) were partnering to host a hackathon for women and non-binary students, Maggie Brown jumped at the opportunity to create it. ShiftKey and Dalhousie’s Faculty of Computer Science have supported women and nonbinary people through events and by fostering
Students Discover Consulting with Cognizant
When Computer Science students Rachael and Sophie Eruokwu walked into the Goldberg Computer Science Building on March 22nd, 2025, the sisters had no idea what to expect. “I had a very vague idea of consulting,” Rachael explains. “I didn’t really know what it was, especially within the tech sector or
ShiftKey Introduces the Academy UP AI Series Program
At ShiftKey, we create new ways to inspire Atlantic Canadians and support them engaging with the ever-changing tech landscape. So, we are proudly introducing the Academy UP: AI Series program, generously supported by our partner, Cognizant. This program is designed for established working professionals who want to learn the best
ShiftKey Team Celebrates Wins at Snowball
On March 15th, 2025, the Dalhousie Computer Science Society (CSS) held the 28th annual Snowball Awards at the Westin Nova Scotian, where students, professors, and staff at Dalhousie University gathered to celebrate students’ accomplishments. From event preparation to winning awards, Snowball was a major highlight for ShiftKey’s team. Ambassadors Maggie
Car Grep Wants to Help Canada One Vehicle at a Time
Buying the right car is exhausting. It can take hours to find the vehicle you want if it matches your preferences and if it is at an accessible dealership. But it does not have to be tiring. Dalhousie students Huy Huygh (BACS) and Eduard Kakosyan (BCS) and Mount Saint Vincent
Students Develop Courses for ShiftKey Academy UP
The best way to succeed in Computer Science is to hone one’s skills. The faculty has many paths to help students shine from class projects to internships. ShiftKey’s path is through our Academy Up certificate programs. The certificates, supported by our partner Cognizant, help students develop crucial skills for their
Madhulika Reddivari, Student
Working once a week and navigating Microsoft’s response times taught me patience and efficiency. This opportunity to gain real-world experience while studying has been invaluable. Thank you for providing such a practical program for students. Author Or Denemark
