• *New Date!* Tinkering with Unity

    *New Date!* A hands-on workshop designed for participants who already have some familiarity with programming and want to explore how games are built using Unity. In this one-time session, participants will be guided through the core features of the Unity game engine using a pre-built game created by Sophie. The workshop will unpack how Unity…

  • The Lessons I Wish I Learned Before Doing 16 Game Jams

    🧠 Game Jams are fast, intense, and incredibly rewarding—but they come with lessons you usually learn the hard way. Join Trent Baker as he shares insights from nearly a decade and 16 Game Jams, covering collaboration under pressure, managing time and balance, and finding success even when a project isn’t fully finished. This session is…

  • ShiftKey Academy UP: Game Dev – Unreal Engine (4/4)

    🎮 Bring your stories and let's tell them together with Unreal Engine! Join Pedram Safari on a journey to create your first or better video games. This hands-on course covers everything from game design to interactions within Unreal Engine, giving you unique insight into the industry and best practices. 📅 Thursdays: Jan 8, 15, 22…

  • 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 💡…

  • ShiftKey Academy Up: Databases After Graduation (1/4)

    🗄️ Ready to take your database skills beyond the classroom? Databases After Graduation is a practical course designed to bridge the gap between basic SQL and how databases are actually used in real-world backend systems. You’ll explore how design decisions impact performance, reliability, and scalability skills companies look for on the job and in technical…

  • Collect. @ ShiftKey

    Collect. is bringing its creative and collaborative energy to ShiftKey and creating a space where students who are interested in computer science and tech can focus, create, and connect directly with professionals and innovators already involved in the Collect. community. Whether you’re building a technical project, exploring a startup idea, or diving into a personal passion, this event…

  • Industry Showcase: Global Relay

    The Industry Showcase with Global Relay Date: Monday February 9, 2026 Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm Location: Room 430 Slonim Conference Room, Goldberg Computer Science Building Registration: Click here to register Benefits of attending: Learn about the organization’s operations Discover upcoming job and training opportunities Learn about a Halifax based company

  • ShiftKey Academy Up: Databases After Graduation (2/4)

    🗄️ Ready to take your database skills beyond the classroom? Databases After Graduation is a practical course designed to bridge the gap between basic SQL and how databases are actually used in real-world backend systems. You’ll explore how design decisions impact performance, reliability, and scalability skills companies look for on the job and in technical…

  • ShiftKey Academy Up: Databases After Graduation (3/4)

    🗄️ Ready to take your database skills beyond the classroom? Databases After Graduation is a practical course designed to bridge the gap between basic SQL and how databases are actually used in real-world backend systems. You’ll explore how design decisions impact performance, reliability, and scalability skills companies look for on the job and in technical…

  • Tech Forum: Beyond the Cloud Hype

    ShiftKey Labs and the Faculty of Computer Science are excited to invite you to a Tech Forum where we will discuss emerging technologies and lessons learned from industry professionals. This time, we will explore how real-world cloud systems are actually designed, where they fail, and how architecture is evolving in the age of Generative AI.…