McMaster Archive

March 26, 2019

Words Matter: Updated McMaster style guide now available

Commas and hyphens and style, oh my! McMaster staff members now have an updated editorial style guide for their writing and editing questions.

March 25, 2019

Starting up a startup with the help of The Forge

Thoughts on entrepreneurship from one of last year’s startup pitch competition winners.

March 25, 2019

New cannabis program launches at McMaster Continuing Education

McMaster's Continuing Education has opened enrolment for its new Science of Cannabis program – one of the first post-secondary programs in the country focused on the scientific study of cannabis and its therapeutic applications, risks and harms.

March 22, 2019

Why every day is World Water day for Global Health grad

"Climate change is disproportionately impacting marginalized communities in [Northern Canada], and it's imperative that we address the issue of water and the role it plays in that."

March 22, 2019

Have you heard about the Society, Culture and Religion program?

New name, new course offerings, new minor. Starting this fall, Society, Culture and Religion programs will be more flexible, more dynamic and more student-focused.

March 22, 2019

New student-led exhibition explores the intersection of science and art

Visualizing Science, a new exhibition on display until March 29 in the Waller Family Lobby (L.R. Wilson Hall), is a unique student-run collaboration featuring artworks created by students and staff from across campus, all inspired by science.

March 21, 2019

The Forge McMaster announces $100K Student Startup Competition winners

Twelve finalists. More than $100,000 in funding. Who was victorious?

March 21, 2019

MSU celebrates teaching excellence with 2019 Teaching Awards

Faculty, sessional instructors, TAs and staff honoured at annual ceremony.

March 21, 2019

McMaster Continuing Education introduces new advanced marketing program

Advanced Strategic Marketing Techniques helps experienced marketers enhance their skills in a rapidly changing industry.

March 20, 2019

Library’s year-long celebration of STEM kicks off with an evening of science and storytelling

McMaster University Library recently partnered with Hamilton’s Steel City Stories for a special event that brought together alumni, faculty, students and community members to share their stories about the ways in which science has intersected with their lives.

March 20, 2019

New DeGroote courses help students prepare for the unknown

Imagining and Navigating the Future courses focus on strategic foresight, the key to staying nimble in a rapidly changing business world.

March 19, 2019

McMaster receives results from Student Voices on Sexual Violence survey, welcomes added provincial investment

The province has issued a summary report from a provincial student survey on sexual violence, while doubling its investment to assist in prevention.

March 19, 2019

Faculty of Engineering launches The Pivot

Changes to undergraduate curriculum, re-imagined classroom design and an emphasis on experiential learning make up the largest transformation of the engineering student experience in 61 years.

March 19, 2019

Forging ahead

Winners of last year's engineering fellowship at the Forge Student Startup Competition reflect on the secrets to their success.

March 18, 2019

Engineering student wins McMaster Three Minute Thesis

Master’s student Matthew Campea is McMaster University’s 2019 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) champion after two days of competition against more than 80 other graduate students.

March 18, 2019

Be part of the search for McMaster’s new president

The Committee to Recommend a President is hosting two open sessions to hear from students, faculty and staff about the experiences and attributes they think McMaster's next president should have.

March 18, 2019

Artscis past and present come together at the 2019 New World of Work Forum

Through keynote speeches, workshops, panel sessions and networking opportunities, 17 alumni from more than 30 graduating classes used their personal experiences to help prepare Artsci students for their next steps.

March 15, 2019

Pamela Swett is the next dean of humanities

Pamela Swett, a renowned historian, researcher and accomplished McMaster professor is the next dean of humanities. She will begin her new role July 1.

March 15, 2019

McMaster professors recognized as Members of the Order of Canada

Mohit Bhandari and Jamal Deen were presented with the insignia of a Member of the Order of Canada on March 14.

March 15, 2019

Hospitality Services launches pay-it-forward initiative

Customers can add a dollar or two to their purchase at Bridges to pay it forward for a student who needs a bit of help to pay for their next meal. It’s called Cards for Humanity.