McMaster Archive

April 23, 2024

Student spends months getting covered in bird poop and vomit on uninhabited island — and can’t wait to go back

Flynn O’Dacre spent her undergraduate summer research term living in a tent on a small island in the Gulf of Alaska.

April 23, 2024

Curator Q&A: Reframing the life of Lucy Catherine Russell

Gillian Dunks talks about her new digital exhibit that celebrates the life and legacy of Lucy Catherine Russell.

April 22, 2024

Student brings Hamilton war hero’s history to life

Riley Wilson pieced together the story of 21-year-old Robert Davidson, who steered his plane away from homes as it crashed in France in the Second World War.

April 22, 2024

So much more than a footpath: McMaster graduate on the importance of the Bruce Trail

Bruce Trail Conservancy CEO Michael McDonald shares the immense importance of the 900-kilometre-long trail, both for the environment and the lives of Ontarians.

April 19, 2024

A win for Canadian research: Ottawa boosts funding for graduate students, research grants

On a visit to McMaster, federal ministers announced increased support for core research funding agencies, Indigenous research, and for master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral scholars across the country.  

April 19, 2024

Sustainability at McMaster

Here are some of the ways our staff, faculty and students are working to address sustainability challenges, on our campus, in our community and around the world.

April 19, 2024

Climate change and health care: Myles Sergeant on how individuals and institutions can help

Sergeant, an assistant clinical professor known for his climate advocacy and initiatives, talks about the dangers of climate change, the power of individuals and the health care sector to drive sustainable change, and his hope to save our “frail planet.”

April 19, 2024

McMaster’s strategic plan refresh: Have your say

McMaster has engaged Higher Education Strategy Associates to help refresh the university’s current strategic plan. In the coming days, McMaster faculty staff and students will receive a survey asking for input on the future direction of the university.

April 18, 2024

McMaster creates new vice-provost, Indigenous position 

The search for the inaugural vice-provost, Indigenous will begin this spring. The position will be held by an Indigenous faculty member for a five-year, renewable term. 

April 18, 2024

Gianni Parise appointed acting dean of the Faculty of Science 

Currently the university’s acting deputy vice-president, Research, Parise brings 19 years of research, teaching and administrative experience to the leadership role during Dean Maureen MacDonald’s upcoming research leave. 

April 18, 2024

Vivian Lewis reappointed McMaster University Library leader 

Lewis, who led the reopening of two campus libraries during the pandemic, with a third library currently under construction, is continuing her leadership with the new title of associate vice-president and university librarian.  

April 18, 2024

New University Registrar brings a wealth of expertise and insight

Darran A. Fernandez brings to McMaster a deep commitment to student success and an understanding of the challenges students face. 

April 18, 2024

Celebrating Earth Day at McMaster

From exploring the McMaster Forest to learning how to create a sustainable garden, community members can get inspired to help protect the environment.

April 18, 2024

Why McMaster donors give: Anne Keenleyside’s story

Anne Keenleyside, BA ‘85 and PhD ’94, was an esteemed bioarcheologist and valued member of the McMaster alumni community. Keenleyside died on October 27, 2022, but before her passing she left a lasting legacy through a gift in her will. 

April 17, 2024

McMaster welcomes federal support for research, innovation and fostering Canadian talent in Budget 2024 

Tuesday’s budget includes an investment of more than $3 billion over the next five years in Canada’s research ecosystem, a welcome and much-needed boost for innovation and the knowledge economy. 

April 16, 2024

The foundation for a better tomorrow: Future of Canada Project concludes three-year pilot

Elements of the Project will continue to live and grow in the Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement, which will educate the next generation of Canada’s civic and community leaders. 

April 16, 2024

MacChangers: Students present solutions for a greener, safer, healthier Hamilton

The MacChangers program inspires McMaster University students to spark change through the creation of meaningful solutions in four challenge areas. Here are 10 featured projects posted to make an impact.

April 12, 2024

‘There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing someone start to feel like they matter’

Jaclyn Desforges reflects on her term as this year’s writer in residence.

April 12, 2024

New Innovation Matchmaking program supports collaborative entrepreneurship

The program connects research teams from across campus and affiliated hospitals and provides them with an equivalent of $75,000 in prep-funding.

April 11, 2024

Happening today: Biology undergrads’ time to shine

Professor Pat Chow-Fraser turned a scheduling nightmare into the department's biggest celebration. Welcome to the 20th annual Biology Undergraduate Symposium.