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May 8, 2025
Science undergrads host family-friendly SciFun Day on campusOrganized and run by students, the event gave hundreds of elementary-school kids a chance to try their hands at science, capping off a banner year of outreach to Hamilton schools.
May 7, 2025
‘In the city’s talent pipeline, students play a really critical role’Students in the Integrated Business and Humanities program are working with City of Hamilton and Fire Department to open recruitment doors for others.
May 7, 2025
‘There’s a writer in everyone’ — Writer in residence reflects on a year of building communityPlaywright Anna Chatterton has wrapped up her time at McMaster as the 2024-2025 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence – a time that, she says, has been filled with community, growth and connections.
May 6, 2025
McMaster and Loran Scholars Foundation celebrate 36 years of excellence in leadershipMcMaster has helped shape the lives and futures of 48 young leaders through Loran, one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships in Canada.
May 6, 2025
Quantum physics, climate action and community: Meet Emily Nobes, McCall MacBain ScholarFrom a culture of collaboration, to paying it forward and creating opportunities for others: 'McMaster taught me that.'
May 6, 2025
Two McMaster students receive prestigious McCall MacBain scholarshipsAlador Bereketab and Emily Nobes are among 20 students selected from nearly 700 applicants for Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarship.
May 5, 2025
‘Entertainment is such an important part of teaching’How Michelle Cadieux went from struggling undergrad to award-winning psychology instructor.
May 2, 2025
Engineering graduates’ robotics startup AXIBO raises $12MA client of the Forge business incubator, AXIBO is recruiting a team to create humanoid robots.
May 1, 2025
Science undergrad spends four months doing fieldwork on ‘bird poop island’ off Alaskan coastOn Middleton Island, Abby Eaton learned, there would be at most 20 researchers - and thousands of shrieking seabirds.
May 1, 2025
active.mcmaster.ca: McMaster Athletics & Recreation launches new websiteEnhanced user experience and accessibility at the forefront of the redesign.
April 30, 2025
‘McMaster students showed up!’ Thousands vote at campus polling stationMore than 2,700 Canadians voted at the federal advance poll on campus. Students from the CIVDEM Interdisciplinary Minor hope to make campus voting a regular practice for elections at all levels.
April 30, 2025
‘My job is really to listen’ — Rukhsana Jamal is a people personRukhsana Jamal from Parking Services sees the value of acts of kindness and helping to make people's days easier. 'It's about believing in yourself and knowing that you can make a difference, no matter how small.'
April 29, 2025
Student entrepreneurs’ app redefines friendship for Gen ZCo-founded by students from McMaster, York and U of T, Firefly Spark brings people together in real life through shared activities, instead of relying on online interactions.
April 28, 2025
The Black Student Success Centre: ‘It’s not a moment — it’s a movement’The BSSC gives Black students not only a wealth of resources and supports, but also a tight-knit, supportive community, a sense of belonging, and the confidence to thrive.
April 28, 2025
Onyx Initiative award recognizes Black Student Success Centre’s trailblazing workCreated by philanthropists and community leaders Wayne and Nigela Purboo, the awards recognize the BSSC’s work to empower students by giving them the skills, networks and support they need to thrive.
April 28, 2025
Interim leader appointed for CMPADavid Estok will join McMaster as Advisor to the President (Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs) on a part-time basis, effective May 1.
April 28, 2025
A message from the presidentAround 3 a.m. Friday, individuals threw large rocks through the window of a university building, threatening occupants and causing significant damage. These actions are completely unacceptable. Members of the community are encouraged to share information about this incident.
April 24, 2025
McMaster Dialogue explores the opportunities and challenges in shaping a more sustainable futureJoin Bonny Ibhawoh, vice-provost, International, and faculty members as they discuss how we can strengthen our global response to the climate crisis.
April 23, 2025
Calling all green thumbs: The Seed Library is openMcMaster Seed Library users can take home seeds for produce, herbs and flowers to plant outdoors or in containers. At the end of the season, they can harvest and bring back its seeds for next year's library to offer.
April 22, 2025
Student initiative extends Bike Share discount to graduate studentsA year after successfully advocating for a discounted Bike Share pass for undergraduates, McMaster Students for Bike Share has done the same for graduate students.