Lecture events in Halifax

Jacob Hamilton Memorial Lecture

by Sir James Dunn Building, Room 101, 1453 Lord Dalhousie Drive, Halifax, NS

Please join us for the Jacob Hamilton Memorial Lecture by Dr. Kayla M. Joyce, Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba. Dr. Joyce will present her talk “Why Do People Use Substances? Coping, Motherhood, and the…

Introduction to Computational Thinking

by LSC 02660

Workshop on computational thinking, guiding participants to break down problems, recognize patterns, and design logical, efficient solutions through practical exercises.

Bringing the Slocum Boot Shop Back to Brier Island

by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Tuesday Night Talk with Kristina Inrig, President of the Joshua Slocum Society, on restoring the Slocum Boot Shop on Brier Island. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

2026 Stanfield Conversation

by Dalhousie University

The 2026 Stanfield Conversation, a public talk at the Joseph Strug Concert Hall. Free and open to the public.

Dalhousie Health Justice Institute Seminar Series

by Schulich School of Law

Art and Abortion Utopias

Policy Matters: Data Sovereignty and Low-Earth Orbit Satellites

by Alumni

MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance Policy Matters Series: Data Sovereignty and Low-Earth Orbit Satellites explores the unexpected costs of the space race with experts from academia, industry and public…

Lecture: Heritage Lost: The Capitol Theatre

by Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia

Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia public lecture in the Heritage Lost series, at the Museum of Natural History auditorium.

Beyond Peggy's Cove: Discovering Nova Scotia's Remarkable Places

by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Tuesday Night Talk with author Stacy Ann Milford on discovering Nova Scotia's remarkable places beyond Peggy's Cove. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Nova Scotia Vessels as Research Platforms: The Sea Turtle Story

by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Tuesday Night Talk with Kathleen Martin, Executive Director of the Canadian Sea Turtle Network, on using Nova Scotia vessels as research platforms. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

How Early is Early Intervention for Potential Mental Illness?

by Music Room

This interactive panel discussion for the public will focus on how we can improve access to interventions and services for young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Are we making a difference? What…

Dalhousie Health Justice Institute Seminar Series

by Schulich School of Law

Tracing the Financialization of Canadian Healthcare and Childcare

Life and Work on Sable Island, Parks Canada's Study

by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Tuesday Night Talk with historian Anne Marie Lane Jonah on life and work on Sable Island. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

The Canadian Navy during the First Gulf War 1990-91

by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Tuesday Night Talk with Vice-Admiral Duncan "Dusty" E. Miller on the Canadian Navy during the First Gulf War, 1990–91. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Lecture: Memory Mapping Project

by Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia

Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia public lecture on the Memory Mapping Project, at the Museum of Natural History auditorium.

Behind the Bulkheads: The Naval Museum of Halifax

by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Tuesday Night Talk with Jennifer Denty, Director of the Naval Museum of Halifax. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Beaty Centre | Public lecture: Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark

by Steele Ocean Sciences Building, 6375 Edzell Castle Circle, Halifax, NS

Join the Beaty Centre for a public lecture with renowned research veterinarian and marine biologist Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark

Pilotage in Halifax Harbour

by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Tuesday Night Talk with Pilot Ross MacFadden and Launch Master Ian Wallace on pilotage in Halifax Harbour. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.