• Global Game Jam 2025

    Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB) and Goldberg Computer Science Building

    Are You Ready to Jam? The Global Game Jam 2025 is here! Dive into a weekend of creativity, collaboration, and game-making magic hosted by ShiftKey Labs. Sign up Here: https://bit.ly/40b5QTt 🎯 Build a game from scratch 🤝 Connect with fellow creators 💡 Discover new ideas and skills This non-competitive event is perfect for anyone curious…

  • Game Jam Next 2025

    The PIER 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    On Saturday, January 25th, the Dalhousie University Computer Science outreach team will be hosting Global Game Jam NEXT 2025! This is a world-wide game creation challenge where students ages 12 to 17 come together to create their own games in a limited amount of time. The event will include an opening presentation, lunch, and the…

  • ShiftKey x WiTS: Breaking Barriers Hackathon

    On June 28th and 29th, join ShiftKey and WiTS for the ShiftKey x WiTS: Breaking Barriers Hackathon! 👩‍🦱🧔‍♀️🧑👩 Through using tech, explore how to combat systemic barriers faced by women and nonbinary individuals in the workforce across Canada. You can build apps, webpages, or anything else you desire! This hackathon is open to all who…

  • RBC HubHacks

    You must have registered and attended the RBC Hub Hacks Team Building event to be eligible to join. 📅 Date: October 16th-October 18th ⏰ Time: All Day 📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building 💰 Cost: FREE!

  • Mission Accepted! Space Hackathon

    Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Join us for the Mission Accepted Space Hackathon, where students and early-career professionals are invited to create innovative solutions using Canadian satellite data. Over the course of 2 full days, teams will dive into challenges focused on space technology, satellite data, earth observation, data processing, and sustainability. Participants will have access to both open- and…

  • Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge

    Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    The Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge brings together students from diverse disciplines to explore how artificial intelligence can drive sustainable change. Over one high-energy weekend, participants will collaborate to imagine, design, and prototype innovative AI solutions that align with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:  Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities  Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and…

  • Global Game Jam 2026

    Are You Ready to Jam? The Global Game Jam 2026 is here! Dive into a weekend of creativity, collaboration, and game-making magic hosted by ShiftKey Labs. Sign up Here: Global Game Jam 2026 - Halifax, N.S. Tickets, Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite 🎯 Build a game from scratch 🤝 Connect with fellow creators 💡…

  • National Canadian Medical Datathon

    Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub 1625 Grafton St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    The National Canadian Medical Datathon is a two-day, beginner-friendly innovation sprint where students from medicine, computer science, engineering, business, public health, and more team up to solve healthcare problems using data. What happens: You’ll work in an interdisciplinary team on a healthcare challenge using a provided dataset. Apply your skillset (coding, analytics, design, strategy, research,…

  • DHS: Hack to the Future

    Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Hack to the Future — Hackathon Hosted by Dalhousie Hacker Society The Dalhousie Hacker Society is excited to host its first-ever hackathon, bringing together students who are curious about technology, innovation, and building things that matter. With support from Digital Nova Scotia and ShiftKey Labs, this event will give participants the chance to collaborate, experiment,…

  • Ocean of Data Challenge: Foil Forward with Sail GP

    The PIER 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Calling all post-secondary students across Canada! Whether you study data science, engineering, computer science, ocean sciences, design, business, sport management, or you just love sailing, this one is for you. This time, Sail GP will be joining ShiftKey, DeepSense, COVE and the PIER to host the 14th Ocean of Data Challenge: Foil Forward. Inspired by…