McMaster Archive

March 30, 2023

Provincial budget increases physician training at McMaster’s medical school

The 2023 provincial budget includes new funding to expand the training capacity at McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.

March 30, 2023

Enjoy some Haudenosaunee flavours on campus 

Global Comfort Food in La Piazza is serving a menu full of Indigenous dishes on March 30, as part of the Indigenous Studies department the launch celebration.

March 29, 2023

Science student named McMaster’s Co-op Student of the Year

Emma Adamson-De Luca has been recognized for her outstanding contributions during an eight-month co-op work term at AIMA Laboratories.

March 28, 2023

McMaster pilot creates one-stop shop for research support

The Digital Research Commons Pilot is a three-year project that will lay out how McMaster can create a more connected, capable, and user-focused approach to digital support for research.

March 27, 2023

An open message to our community from McMaster University

The university is actively pursuing ways to reduce its environmental footprint, and is on track to cut total carbon emissions on campus by more than 40 per cent by the end of 2024.

March 27, 2023

The Celestial Bear: Planetarium show explores Indigenous legend of our night sky 

The popular Celestial Bear show returns to McMaster's planetarium for several sold-out shows this week as part of the launch celebrations for the department of Indigenous Studies.  

March 27, 2023

New geothermal green energy system on campus

McMaster's new greenhouse, under construction outside the Life Sciences Building, will be heated with emissions-free geothermal energy.

March 24, 2023

McMaster ranked one of the world’s top 50 universities for life sciences and medicine

The 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject has once again identified McMaster University as a global leader in life sciences and medicine.

March 23, 2023

Ontario invests $6.8 million to expand McMaster’s nuclear capacity

The 2023 provincial budget includes new funding to expand McMaster’s leadership in nuclear research, education and medical isotope production.

March 22, 2023

Celebrate the launch of the Indigenous Studies department

Join the celebration of the official launch of the Indigenous Studies Department at free events all through the week from March 27 to 31.

March 21, 2023

Week-long festivities, events celebrate launch of Indigenous Studies department

Film screenings, special menus, drumming, Indigenous vendors, an undergrad research symposium and more: Community members are invited to celebrate the launch of the Indigenous Studies department at a series of free events on campus.

March 17, 2023

Hamilton entrepreneur Joe Liburdi was a champion of research innovation and student success

Dozens of McMaster students have benefited from Liburdi's generosity through bursaries, award programs, sponsorship support, lab partnerships and job opportunities. He died on March 7.

March 16, 2023

Just keep going: Defence Minister Anita Anand, AVP Sonia Anand talk leadership and resilience 

The two spoke about leadership, resilience and their family history at an International Women's Day fireside chat organized by the Academic Women’s Success and Mentorship committee. 

March 16, 2023

McMaster welcomes a new director of sustainability

Green energy and sustainability expert Dave Cano will play an essential role in executing important initiatives, developing ambitious targets and defining key metrics related to the campus-wide Sustainability Strategy.

March 15, 2023

McMaster continues to divest from fossil fuel investments

Fossil fuel companies now make up 2.7 per cent of McMaster’s investment portfolio, down from 4.5 per cent in 2018. As well, 24 per cent of McMaster’s investments are in companies that offer clean technology, a number the university intends to raise markedly over the next several years.

March 14, 2023

Fireside chat with activist, educator and researcher Gary Warner 

Becoming McMaster kicks off a discussion series organized by the African-Caribbean Faculty Association of McMaster. 

March 13, 2023

Students invited to share perspectives on university’s accessibility policy

Students can complete a brief, confidential survey or join a Zoom focus group.

March 13, 2023

Defence Minister Anita Anand to speak at Women’s Day event 

Anand will join acting AVP Equity and Inclusion Sonia Anand for the fireside chat organized by the Academic Women’s Success and Mentorship committee.

March 13, 2023

Collaborating for a safe, respectful St. Patrick’s Day

As we head into St. Patrick’s Day, McMaster University, the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police Service are working together to encourage students to stay safe, be good neighbours and avoid fines associated with disruptive parties.

March 10, 2023

Wilson College announces new minor in Leadership and Civic Studies

Students from all faculties who take the required courses can declare the minor, which will be included in the 2023-24 undergraduate calendar.