March 1, 2021
Mac grad Stephanie Kay is a finalist for a McCall MacBain scholarshipKay is one of only 50 candidates chosen out of more than 700 applicants. The scholarships are awarded based on character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.
March 1, 2021
Professor emeritus has last words on death and dyingDr. Ronald Bayne was one of Canada's first geriatricians and a lifelong advocate for better care for older adults. Dr. Bayne died on Friday after deciding to take advantage of the opportunity for medical assistance in dying.
February 26, 2021
317 miles, four wheels and two world records: 60 years since the greatest bed-pushing story ever toldIt's been 60 years since an elaborate plan involving near-military precision, support vehicles, a custom-made bed and a relay of 100 to 125 maroon-and-grey pushers beat the odds — and the Aggies from Guelph.
February 26, 2021
Indigenous health researcher and advocate Nadine Caron to give annual Chanchlani lectureIndigenous health researcher and advocate Dr. Nadine Caron is the recipient of 9th Annual Chanchlani Global Health Research Award, and will deliver this year’s Chanchlani lecture.
February 22, 2021
New vision statement for McMaster is ‘a unifying statement for our community’The first step in McMaster’s strategic planning process articulates a commitment to impact and inclusion.
February 22, 2021
Mac grad celebrates learning new things in podcast seriesLearn with Lels takes you on an adventure of lifelong learning with Kaitlin “Lels” Jingco, '14
February 22, 2021
Experimental Reduced Gravity Team launches first-ever re-flight experimentThe McMaster Experimental Reduced Gravity Team (MERGE) boarded a Falcon 20 parabolic flight that simulated a reduced gravity atmosphere to continue their study of refuelling satellites in space.
February 19, 2021
It’s a busy time for Bertrand Russell scholarsThe journal Russell marks 50 years of continued publication under archivist and expert Ken Blackwell, and historian Andrew Bone publishes a substantial volume of Russell's Collected Papers.
February 18, 2021
Canadian International Council to host Leo Johnson, Mac grad and founder of Empowerment SquaredJohnson will talk about Empowerment Squared's ongoing efforts to build the first public library in Liberia.
February 18, 2021
Introducing McMaster’s new vision statement: A letter from the presidentThe new statement reflects a collective aspiration for the future of McMaster.
February 18, 2021
McMaster partners with Canadian universities to target greenhouse gas emissions and climate riskCanadian universities are using their combined investing clout to help address the climate crisis.
February 17, 2021
Planning underway for the Fall 2021 SemesterA letter to the McMaster community from Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Susan Tighe.
February 17, 2021
“This sign is a tribute to Adam’s effort”Adam Chiaravalle was a passionate advocate for sustainability. Now, his friends and colleagues are finding a way to honour his memory.
February 16, 2021
New agreement fast-tracks degree for college graduatesMcMaster’s Faculty of Social Sciences is making it easier for college graduates to achieve their educational goals.
February 16, 2021
McMaster Continuing Education offers a new course in infection prevention and control for caregiversThe free, self-paced course is aimed at families and caregivers, and teaches best-practice infection control techniques for home and health-care settings.
February 16, 2021
Shape your experience: McMaster students asked to complete new census surveyThe survey, which was launched on February 3, will help McMaster identify, and ultimately address, important differences in how diverse students experience campus life.
February 16, 2021
McMaster campus closed due to inclement weather: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Employees who have been working on campus will not come to work unless deemed essential, while employees who have been working from home will continue to do so.
February 13, 2021
COVID-19 update: Hamilton moving into the red zoneThe red zone regulations mean some broader opening of retail and restaurants throughout the city, but little will change on campus as McMaster continues to conduct the majority of its work and learning remotely.
February 12, 2021
Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour investigations updateA number of the investigations launched in relation to the Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour department have now been completed.
February 12, 2021
Unanimous support for VP Faculty of Health Sciences second termPaul O’Byrne has been reappointed to a second five-year term as vice-president and dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences.