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SUMMARY:Global Game Jam 2026
DESCRIPTION:Are You Ready to Jam? \nThe Global Game Jam 2026 is here! Dive into a weekend of creativity\, collaboration\, and game-making magic hosted by ShiftKey Labs. \nSign up Here: Global Game Jam 2026 – Halifax\, N.S. Tickets\, Fri\, Jan 30\, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite \n🎯 Build a game from scratch \n🤝 Connect with fellow creators \n💡 Discover new ideas and skills \nThis non-competitive event is perfect for anyone curious about gaming\, whether you’re an artist\, programmer\, or dreamer. \n📅 Jan 30 – Feb 1\, 2026 \n📍 Dalhousie University \nDon’t just play games — create them!
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/global-game-jam-2026
CATEGORIES:Hackathon
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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Academy Up: Databases After Graduation (1/4)
DESCRIPTION:🗄️ 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 interviews. \n  \nAcross four sessions\, you’ll dive into data modeling\, production-level SQL\, databases behind APIs\, and the principles of concurrency and consistency that power modern systems. \n  \n📆 Wednesdays in February (Feb 4\, 11\, 18 & 25) | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 Room 143 \n  \nThis course is ideal for students with basic SQL knowledge and introductory programming experience who want to build confidence working with real database systems. \n  \nLed by Narges\, a PhD candidate in Computer Science at Dalhousie University and researcher at the MYTech Lab\, with extensive experience in database-driven and data-intensive systems. \n  \nRegistration is now open! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-academy-up-databases-after-graduation-1-4
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SUMMARY:Collect. @ ShiftKey
DESCRIPTION: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 offers the time\, tools\, and environment to make meaningful progress\, surrounded by people who share your drive. You’ll work through two focused deep-work sessions using the Pomodoro Method\, a productivity approach that helps you stay engaged through structured intervals of concentration and rest. Between sessions\, you’ll have the chance to meet and collaborate with peers and industry guests from the Collect. network. The event wraps up with an optional showcase where participants can share what they’ve been working on and connect over ideas\, feedback\, and inspiration.\n\nSchedule:\n1:00 PM — Kickoff & Introductions\nShare your goals and what you’re working on.\n1:15 PM — Deep Work Block #1 (50 min)\nWork independently or collaborate with others\, followed by a 10-minute break.\n2:15 PM — Deep Work Block #2 (50 min)\nContinue building momentum\, followed by another 10-minute break.\n3:15 PM — Demos & Closing\nShow your progress and network with others.\nWhy Attend?\n\nExperience a Collect. event — right here at ShiftKey \nConnect with industry professionals and fellow innovators\,\nBuild momentum on projects you care about\,\nLearn and apply productivity techniques that actually work\,\nCollaborate\, share ideas\, and get inspired\,\n\nThis collaboration is about bridging the community and connecting Collect.’s creative network with students who are passionate about tech.\nCome ready to focus\, create\, and connect.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/collect
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SUMMARY:Industry Showcase: Global Relay
DESCRIPTION:The Industry Showcase with Global Relay \nDate: Monday February 9\, 2026 \nTime: 4:00pm – 5:30pm \nLocation: Room 430 Slonim Conference Room\, Goldberg Computer Science Building \nRegistration: Click here to register \nBenefits of attending: \n\nLearn about the organization’s operations\nDiscover upcoming job and training opportunities\nLearn about a Halifax based company
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/industry-showcase-global-relay
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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Academy Up: Databases After Graduation (2/4)
DESCRIPTION:🗄️ 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 interviews. \n  \nAcross four sessions\, you’ll dive into data modeling\, production-level SQL\, databases behind APIs\, and the principles of concurrency and consistency that power modern systems. \n  \n📆 Wednesdays in February (Feb 4\, 11\, 18 & 25) | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 Room 143 \n  \nThis course is ideal for students with basic SQL knowledge and introductory programming experience who want to build confidence working with real database systems. \n  \nLed by Narges\, a PhD candidate in Computer Science at Dalhousie University and researcher at the MYTech Lab\, with extensive experience in database-driven and data-intensive systems. \n  \nRegistration is now open! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-academy-up-databases-after-graduation-2-4
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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Academy Up: Databases After Graduation (3/4)
DESCRIPTION:🗄️ 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 interviews. \n  \nAcross four sessions\, you’ll dive into data modeling\, production-level SQL\, databases behind APIs\, and the principles of concurrency and consistency that power modern systems. \n  \n📆 Wednesdays in February (Feb 4\, 11\, 18 & 25) | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 Room 143 \n  \nThis course is ideal for students with basic SQL knowledge and introductory programming experience who want to build confidence working with real database systems. \n  \nLed by Narges\, a PhD candidate in Computer Science at Dalhousie University and researcher at the MYTech Lab\, with extensive experience in database-driven and data-intensive systems. \n  \nRegistration is now open! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-academy-up-databases-after-graduation-3-4
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SUMMARY:Tech Forum: Beyond the Cloud Hype
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. Harmit Narula\, MACS alumnus of the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University\, shares insights from architecting complex cloud-based production systems and lessons learned from solving real industry challenges. \nBest suited for developers\, students\, and tech enthusiasts interested in understanding production-grade cloud architecture\, system design\, large-scale failures\, and how GenAI is reshaping modern system architecture. \n📅 Date: Saturday\, February 21⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister here! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/tech-forum
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SUMMARY:Collect. @ ShiftKey
DESCRIPTION: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 offers the time\, tools\, and environment to make meaningful progress\, surrounded by people who share your drive. You’ll work through two focused deep-work sessions using the Pomodoro Method\, a productivity approach that helps you stay engaged through structured intervals of concentration and rest. Between sessions\, you’ll have the chance to meet and collaborate with peers and industry guests from the Collect. network. The event wraps up with an optional showcase where participants can share what they’ve been working on and connect over ideas\, feedback\, and inspiration.\n\nSchedule:\n1:00 PM — Kickoff & Introductions\nShare your goals and what you’re working on.\n1:15 PM — Deep Work Block #1 (50 min)\nWork independently or collaborate with others\, followed by a 10-minute break.\n2:15 PM — Deep Work Block #2 (50 min)\nContinue building momentum\, followed by another 10-minute break.\n3:15 PM — Demos & Closing\nShow your progress and network with others.\nWhy Attend?\n\nExperience a Collect. event — right here at ShiftKey \nConnect with industry professionals and fellow innovators\,\nBuild momentum on projects you care about\,\nLearn and apply productivity techniques that actually work\,\nCollaborate\, share ideas\, and get inspired\,\n\nThis collaboration is about bridging the community and connecting Collect.’s creative network with students who are passionate about tech.\nCome ready to focus\, create\, and connect.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/collect-x-shiftkey
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SUMMARY:Industry Showcase: Trihedral Engineering Limited
DESCRIPTION:The Industry Showcase with Trihedral Engineering Limited \nDate: Tuesday February 24\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30pm – 7:00pm \nLocation: Room 430 Slonim Conference Room\, Goldberg Computer Science Building \nRegistration: Click here to register \nBenefits of attending: \n\nLearn about the organization’s operations\nDiscover upcoming job and training opportunities\nLearn about a Halifax based company
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/industry-showcase-trihedral
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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Academy Up: Databases After Graduation (4/4)
DESCRIPTION:🗄️ 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 interviews. \n  \nAcross four sessions\, you’ll dive into data modeling\, production-level SQL\, databases behind APIs\, and the principles of concurrency and consistency that power modern systems. \n  \n📆 Wednesdays in February (Feb 4\, 11\, 18 & 25) | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 Room 143 \n  \nThis course is ideal for students with basic SQL knowledge and introductory programming experience who want to build confidence working with real database systems. \n  \nLed by Narges\, a PhD candidate in Computer Science at Dalhousie University and researcher at the MYTech Lab\, with extensive experience in database-driven and data-intensive systems. \n  \nRegistration is now open! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-academy-up-databases-after-graduation-4-4
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