McMaster Archive

March 14, 2019

McMaster receives $8.45 million in health research funding

McMaster University is receiving $8.45 million from the federal government to support 13 health research projects.

March 14, 2019

MacPherson Institute to hold town hall sessions

The MacPherson Institute is inviting the teaching and learning community at McMaster to participate in a town hall feedback session as it gathers input on its strategic planning process.

March 14, 2019

The sound of science: Astronomy and Music come together for special presentation of The Planets

Using stunning images taken by NASA spacecraft, Laura Parker and Ralph Pudritz, are teaming up with the HPO for a talk that will bring Gustav Holst’s 100-year old symphonic masterpiece, The Planets, to life in ways the composer could never have imagined.

March 13, 2019

McMaster receives $2 million for leading-edge facilities

Ten McMaster researchers will receive nearly $2 million in infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to advance their research in a variety of fields.

March 12, 2019

Enjoying a respectful and safe St. Patrick’s Day

Over the past few years, students have placed a new emphasis on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. While it has always been a day to have . . .

March 12, 2019

McMaster completes first Canadian midwifery textbook

McMaster University’s Midwifery Education Program has released the final instalment of a collection of interactive ebooks that comprise Canada’s first midwifery textbook.

March 11, 2019

Three Minute Thesis competition shines spotlight on graduate research

What do insects, mushrooms, high-strength rolled steel and cancer treatment have in common? McMaster's annual Three-Minute Thesis competition, of course.

March 11, 2019

McMaster’s Sexual Violence Policy and Response Protocol: update

Since being introduced in 2015 and 2017, McMaster’s Sexual Violence Response Protocol and Sexual Violence Policy have guided the university’s approaches and responses to supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. 

March 11, 2019

McMaster women’s basketball team claims first national title

Women's Basketball: Marauders claim first national title with 70-58 win over Laval Rouge et Or.

March 7, 2019

Celebrating International Women’s Day on campus

Events include panel discussions, speakers and an edit-a-thon

March 6, 2019

Government of Canada helping to boost social sciences and humanities research in Ontario

On March 5, The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors, joined grant recipients at McMaster.

March 5, 2019

Majority of female leaders experience Tall Poppy Syndrome

"Of the 1,500 respondents, 87.3 per cent felt their achievements at work were undermined by colleagues or superiors. More than 81 per cent said they had experienced hostility, were ostracized or penalized at work because of their success at their job."

March 4, 2019

McMaster’s School of Nursing ranked 15th in the world

McMaster is the 15th best school to study nursing in the world, and second best in Canada, according to an international ranking system of universities.

March 4, 2019

Soup! (There it is) – With recipe

McMaster team’s Buffalo chicken soup takes most creative prize in Hamilton’s Soupfest

March 4, 2019

McMaster Women’s Basketball claim OUA title over Ottawa Gee-Gees

McMaster won its first Critelli Cup championship since 2008.

March 4, 2019

Students practice the art of diplomacy at MACMUN 2019 conference

More than 300 students from McMaster and beyond gathered recently for the McMaster Model United Nations (MACMUN) conference aimed at providing students with an opportunity to learn about global issues and experience the process of diplomacy.

March 1, 2019

The secret to making your team stronger

Be yourself. Get a taste for different perspectives. Welcome to University Technology Services, where being different is recognized as a strength.

March 1, 2019

McMaster named a top employer for diversity and inclusion

The university has been named one of Canada's Top Diversity Employers for its ongoing work to create a culture that reflects the richness of the McMaster community. 

March 1, 2019

Open Education Week: Making education more affordable and accessible for all

From March 4–8, McMaster University Library is celebrating Open Education Week, a global event to raise awareness about the benefits of Open Educational Resources (OER), such as textbooks, that can be shared or modified by anyone– free of cost and other barriers.

February 28, 2019

Artsci grad welcomes newcomers to Canada through epic outdoor adventures

Adrienne Blattel ‘98 founded the Intercultural Outdoor Program to help connect, educate and integrate newcomers to the country through fun-filled outdoor adventures.