University of King's College, Halifax

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The University of King's College is Canada's oldest chartered university, founded by Loyalists in Windsor, Nova Scotia in 1789. Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, since 1920, the King’s of today is a small and extraordinarily lively academic community, built on an Oxford-style quadrangle and framed by the stately architecture of Andrew Cobb. The college is home to 1,200 students and is known nationally and internationally for its interdisciplinary programmes in the humanities and journalism. King’s has a unique partnership with Dalhousie University, the largest university in the Maritimes, which gives King’s students access to the resources, facilities, classes Dalhousie offers.

On September 30, the King’s community will join people across Canada to observe the sixth National Day for Truth and Rec...
09/28/2026

On September 30, the King’s community will join people across Canada to observe the sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

Since campus will be closed on Wednesday, we invite everyone to wear an orange shirt on campus tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29. If you don’t have one, Emily Pictou-Roberts will be selling orange t-shirts by Prince Hall tomorrow from 9 to 11 a.m.

On Wednesday in the Quad, the Every Child Matters flag will be the only flag on the main flagstaff, where it will fly all night.

However you choose to participate in reconciliation on September 30, please—above all—show support for the many in our community who are grieving on this day.

Read President Vine's message to the community and access reconciliation and community support resources: https://ukings.ca/news/honouring-the-sixth-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-2026/

09/25/2026

“It is in this moment together that we are finding our place in the ongoing story of King’s, one that grows richer because you are now a part of it. The unique perspective that each of you brings and will share in conversations, in your essays, in lectures, makes our community better.”

This week, our newest students took part in Matriculation, a long-standing King’s tradition that welcomes them into our community of learning and scholarship. Through ceremony, reflection and the signing of the Matricula, students added their names to a living record of the college and began their own chapter in the ongoing story of King’s.

The future will belong to people who can do more than use AI. It will belong to people who can ask better questions, cha...
09/25/2026

The future will belong to people who can do more than use AI. It will belong to people who can ask better questions, challenge assumptions, understand different perspectives and think critically about the answers they’re given. At King’s, you’ll learn all these skills and more.

Join us for the Fall Open House on Sunday, October 25 and spend the day on campus, meet current students, faculty and staff, explore our programs and student supports, and experience a Foundation Year Program and Journalism lecture firsthand.

Currently enrolled in Grade 12? Attending this event means you’ll receive a $65 application fee waiver toward your September 2027 undergraduate application!

Register now: https://ukings.ca/events/fall-open-house-2026/

The tradition of Formal Meal goes back 200 years, but last night was the first Formal Meal for new students and new pres...
09/24/2026

The tradition of Formal Meal goes back 200 years, but last night was the first Formal Meal for new students and new president Tim Vine. The academic gowns, the procession, the piper, the choir—last night's event honoured the tradition of living and learning (and eating) in community. In his remarks, President Vine reminded us that inviting new people into a tradition is a powerful opportunity for growth and transformation—a time to "consider the traditions and values of our community, and decide how they play out.” In meaningful conversations we can decide what to carry forward and what to leave behind as we live out these traditions together.

Photos by Ainslie Nicholl-Penman

One week to go! Applications for June and September 2027 undergraduate and graduate programs at King’s open next Thursda...
09/24/2026

One week to go! Applications for June and September 2027 undergraduate and graduate programs at King’s open next Thursday, October 1.

At King’s, you’ll develop the skills that matter in a world shaped by AI: critical thinking, clear communication, thoughtful questioning and the ability to see beyond your own perspective.

Whether you’re interested in arts and humanities, journalism and media, science, music, writing and publishing or another degree path through our association with Dalhousie, your journey starts here.

Explore our programs, campus community, student supports and more: https://ukings.ca/future-students/

King’s, in partnership with CIM Chartered Managers Canada, has launched an innovative new Pathway to Management Recogni...
09/23/2026

King’s, in partnership with CIM Chartered Managers Canada, has launched an innovative new Pathway to Management Recognition that helps liberal arts graduates attain professional certifications based on the knowledge they have already gained through their workplaces and civic contributions. Funded by the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, participants submit online evidence from their work to demonstrate their management skills against a professional learning standard, earning digital badges for areas of competence and building toward two professional designations: Certified in Management and Chartered Manager. The initiative is open to liberal arts graduates living in Nova Scotia, regardless of which university they attended, and will be offered free-of-cost until March 2028 or until the training levy is exhausted. Find out more about this innovative program https://ukings.ca/news/pathway-to-management-recognition/

Photo by Ian Selig

King’s is for storytellers. Whether you’re dreaming of writing your first book, developing your craft or looking for a c...
09/22/2026

King’s is for storytellers.

Whether you’re dreaming of writing your first book, developing your craft or looking for a community of writers to learn with, King’s has something for you this fall.

Interested in a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fiction or Creative Nonfiction? Join an upcoming, online session to hear from faculty, mentors, students and alumni, ask questions and learn more about the programs and application process.
- September 23 | 8 p.m. AT — So You Want to Write a Book
- September 29 | 8 p.m. AT — MFA Meet & Greet

You can also explore our upcoming Writing Workshops, with online courses covering everything from fiction, horror and young adult writing to screenwriting, nonfiction, business writing and writing about place and memory.

Learn more today: https://ukings.ca/area-of-study/writing-and-publishing/

Got questions about university life as an incoming or returning student? Bring them to Demystifying University! Join a p...
09/22/2026

Got questions about university life as an incoming or returning student? Bring them to Demystifying University! Join a panel of students, faculty and staff on Friday, October 9 from 4–6 p.m. in the Wardroom for a conversation about navigating life at King’s, followed by a community mixer where students can redeem a ticket for a free mocktail.

Plus, we’re giving away two $50 King’s Co-op Bookstore gift cards! Get one chance to win at the door and another by submitting a question for the panel: https://app.simplycast.ca/?q=forms/take&i=6aad44a0376806.61393978

Photo by Kelly Clark

The 2026 issue of Tidings has arrived! Catch up on the latest news from your fellow alumni, meet President Timothy Vine,...
09/21/2026

The 2026 issue of Tidings has arrived!

Catch up on the latest news from your fellow alumni, meet President Timothy Vine, read about the inaugural Roper-Hannah Chair in the History of Healthcare and Health Equity, learn about a new scriptwriting MFA and so much more in this latest edition of our annual alumni magazine ✨

Available online at ukings.ca/tidings

We're excited to announce the appointment of an accomplished expert advisory board to advance plans for a Centre for Exc...
09/21/2026

We're excited to announce the appointment of an accomplished expert advisory board to advance plans for a Centre for Excellence in Podcasting and Audio Storytelling (CEPAS).

The Board members are Raeesa Alibhai, BJ(Hons)’24, Golda Arthur, BJ’98, Nana aba Duncan, Cesil Fernandes, Dr. Duncan McCue, BA’92, DCL’18, Tanya Springer, Dr. Gillian Turnbull, MFA’17, Jeff Ulster and Rhys Waters.

Assistant Professor Pauline Dakin, MFA'15, the centre’s executive director, says it’s a dream team that will ensure King’s podcasting programs stay relevant and plugged into the industry and its trends.

“These are people at the top of the podcasting game, from producers and show runners, to researchers and academics, to executives who make decisions at leading podcasting enterprises in Canada. They’ll ensure that what we teach in our courses produces excellent future podcasters with desirable, hireable skills.”

Learn more about the advisory board, its members and the generous donation that founded it: https://ukings.ca/news/cepas-board-announced/

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