ShiftKey Labs

GGJ Next Prep: Advanced Scratch
2024-01-24 18:00 - 19:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Nova Scotia
Advanced Scratch – Game Jam NEXT Prep!
SuperNOVA will be providing four optional workshops to help you get prepared for GGJ Next. Participants can attend in-person at the Goldberg Computer Science Building at Dalhousie University or online! They are free to anyone signed up for the Global Game Jam NEXT on January 27, and only require access to a computer.
To register for Game Jam NEXT, simply choose your location!
Halifax: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/SuperNOVAatDalhousieUniversityCAD?orglink=camps-registration
New Glasgow: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/game-jam-next-at-ignite-northern-tickets-773812412757
Yarmouth: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/game-jam-next-at-ignite-southern-yarmouth-tickets-777759649047

STEM Connector: Networking & Headshots
2024-01-24 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Nova Scotia
Looking to practice your networking skills? Do you want a new headshot for your LinkedIn profile? Join us for our first STEM Connector event of the year! We’ll be hosting a STEM connector Social on Wednesday January 24th from 5:30-7:30 in the Atrium of the Goldberg Computer Science Building. We’ll be joined by a photographer who will be taking professional headshots for your LinkedIn profile, along with many other STEM Connector members for you to network with. This is a great opportunity for you to connect with your peers and brush up on your networking skills before you start thinking about summer jobs and internships! Join us as we kick off the semester with snacks, refreshments, professional headshots, and peer-to-peer networking!
Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stemconnector/1116812

GGJ Workshop: Intro to Godot Quickstart with Brent Crane
2024-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
To help people prepare for the upcoming Global Game Jam 2024, ShiftKey Labs, HCI4Good and several partners are hosting workshops covering some key topics. These workshops will be available to everyone registered for the Global Game Jam. There is no need to register for the workshops individually, although attendance will be taken.
Intro to Godot Quickstart with Brent Crane
January 23, 2024
7:00PM-8:00PM
Hybrid; Room 143 of the Goldberg Computer Science Building (Teams link will be made available to participants)
We’ll be walking through the basics of getting started with the Godot game engine. From download and installation, creating your first project and scenes, to some simple game mechanics. We will be exploring the interface and talking about the possibilities of the robust node-based structure of Godot. You can make fully-featured 2D and 3D games with Godot, but to keep things simple, we will focus on 2D in this workshop.
Register for the Global Game Jam today!: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/global-game-jam-nova-scotia-2024-tickets-773796424937

GGJ Next Prep: Intro to Makecode Arcade
2024-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Nova Scotia
Intro to Makecode Arcade – Game Jam NEXT Prep!
SuperNOVA will be providing four optional workshops to help you get prepared for GGJ Next. Participants can attend in-person at the Goldberg Computer Science Building at Dalhousie University or online! They are free to anyone signed up for the Global Game Jam NEXT on January 27, and only require access to a computer.
To register for Game Jam NEXT, simply choose your location!
Halifax: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/SuperNOVAatDalhousieUniversityCAD?orglink=camps-registration
New Glasgow: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/game-jam-next-at-ignite-northern-tickets-773812412757
Yarmouth: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/game-jam-next-at-ignite-southern-yarmouth-tickets-777759649047

GGJ Next Prep: Intro to Scratch
2024-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Nova Scotia
Intro to Scratch – Game Jam NEXT Prep!
SuperNOVA will be providing four optional workshops to help you get prepared for GGJ Next. Participants can attend in-person at the Goldberg Computer Science Building at Dalhousie University or online! They are free to anyone signed up for the Global Game Jam NEXT on January 27, and only require access to a computer.
To register for Game Jam NEXT, simply choose your location!
Halifax: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/SuperNOVAatDalhousieUniversityCAD?orglink=camps-registration
New Glasgow: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/game-jam-next-at-ignite-northern-tickets-773812412757
Yarmouth: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/game-jam-next-at-ignite-southern-yarmouth-tickets-777759649047

GGJ Workshop: Hackathon Project Management with Michael Goudreault
2024-01-22 17:30 - 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
To help people prepare for the upcoming Global Game Jam 2024, ShiftKey Labs, HCI4Good and several partners are hosting workshops covering some key topics. These workshops will be available to everyone registered for the Global Game Jam. There is no need to register for the workshops individually, although attendance will be taken.
Hackathon Project Management with Michael Goudreault
January 22, 2024
5:30PM-6:30PM
Hybrid; Room 134 of the Goldberg Computer Science Building (Teams Link will be made available to participants)
Join us as we run through the top 10 project management tips for a successful hackathon. We will explore how effective teamwork, communication, and planning can help you make the most of the event.
Register for the Global Game Jam today!: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/global-game-jam-nova-scotia-2024-tickets-773796424937

GGJ Workshop: Privacy in Games with Carla Heggie
2024-01-22 14:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
To help people prepare for the upcoming Global Game Jam 2024, ShiftKey Labs, HCI4Good and several partners are hosting workshops covering some key topics. These workshops will be available to everyone registered for the Global Game Jam. There is no need to register for the workshops individually, although attendance will be taken.
Privacy in Games with Professor Carla Heggie
January 22, 2024
2:00PM-3:00PM
In Person; Room 211 of the Goldberg Computer Science Building
This 1-hour workshop will give a high level overview of privacy issues to be aware of when designing games in the digital world. What are your responsibilities under the law? Do players have a right to privacy while gaming? How do you mitigate the risks of a potential privacy breach? Does it really matter? Professor Carla Heggie, an instructor at the Faculty of Computer Science, is a certified Information Access & Privacy Professional with many years in the field of privacy. Here is an opportunity to ask questions and clarify your understanding of privacy concerns in gaming.
Register for the Global Game Jam today!: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/global-game-jam-nova-scotia-2024-tickets-773796424937

Gen AI Hackathon
2024-01-20 - 2024-01-21 | Nova Scotia
Welcome to ShiftKey Labs’ Generative AI Hackathon, where innovation meets technology in collaboration with Dal CSS and Dal WiTS!
Calling on all students across Nova Scotia to unleash their creativity and coding prowess! Dive into the world of Generative AI and channel your ideas towards addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Join us for a weekend of learning, collaboration, and problem-solving as we strive to make a positive impact on our world.
In this hackathon, participants have the freedom to select their preferred category—whether it’s hands-on development and coding of a tool or crafting an idea alongside a compelling business model to showcase the potential of their technology.
Happening on the 20th and the 21st of January, at the Goldberg Computer Science Building, Halifax. There will be amazing food, exciting prizes and lot of entertainment opportunities for all participants.
This event is suitable for all skill-levels, and participants will have access to introductory workshops to help you prepare.
Information about the schedule and more on what to expect will come soon. Feel free to reach out with questions!
What: Gen AI Hackathon
When: Fri 20th January 2024 to Saturday 21st January 2024
Where: Goldberg Computer Science Building @ Dalhousie University
For who: All university students
Cost: Free
Register now: https://airtable.com/appkB4tLGaUIf7rIf/shrJsX61iYp0U4XCR

Game Design Club (SuperNOVA/ShiftKey)
2023-12-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nova Scotia
FREE YOUTH PROGRAMMING: Available for kids in grades 5-7.

Flex your creativity and build your coding skills! SuperNOVA and Shifkey Labs’ Game Design Club will introduce first-time coders to the basics of game design. They will explore Microsoft MakeCode and learn how to make complex interactive programs that they will be able to play on handheld gaming devices!
Game Design Club will take place every other Wednesday, starting on September 20th, 2023, from 6:30-7:30 PM. The program will be located at the Goldberg Computer Science Building on Dalhousie University’s Studley campus. It is open to students who are currently going into grades 5 to 7.
Register now!
Bit.ly/GameDesignClub_Registration

STEM Connector: Networking @ The PIER
2023-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nova Scotia
Details TBA!

We Talk Tech Panel with WiTS
2023-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nova Scotia
Details TBD!

Ocean of Data Challenge: CIOOS Coast to Coast to Coast
2023-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nova Scotia

Say Hello to.. Fin Tech
2023-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nova Scotia

WiTS: We Talk Tech Panel
2023-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nova Scotia

STEM Connector: How to Connect
2023-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nova Scotia
This free event is the first official STEM Connector Event of Fall 2023! STEM connector is a free flash mentorship program run by DeepSense, ShiftKey Labs, and SURGE Innovation, that allows members within the STEM Community to connect with each other! Join us on October 24th as we launch this amazing event that gives you all the key tips and tricks you need to present yourself professionally for job and mentor searches, and to practice networking skills with fellow students! Snacks and refreshments will be provided!
Sign up now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stem-connector-how-to-connect-tickets-735141386677?aff=oddtdtcreator
