McMaster Archive

January 10, 2019

Blockchain technology focus of 40th McMaster World Congress

MWC is operated like a real business, complete with contracts, revenues, and expenses. It stands as one of the DeGroote School of Business’ signature events.

January 9, 2019

Additional IT support now available in Mills Library

This initiative is an opportunity to provide in-person IT support in a student-based environment and to gather feedback and information that will continue to improve IT support at McMaster.

January 9, 2019

In memory of George Breckenridge

Memorial fund honours political science professor

January 9, 2019

David Braley Health Sciences Centre receives World Architecture Award

McMaster’s David Braley Health Science Centre has received a prestigious honour from the world architecture community.

January 9, 2019

McMaster launches collaborative PhD program with the University of Rome and the University of Hong Kong

New PhD program in the chemistry of food and nutrition brings together universities across three continents.

January 8, 2019

Journalism, communications educators to recognize Henry Giroux with freedom award

Giroux is to receive the award at the association’s annual conference in Toronto in August, recognizing him “for exemplifying principles of free expression, inclusivity, and media accountability.”

January 4, 2019

This Month with the President: Preparing for the future

It’s a new year and new semester for everyone. For those completing their degrees, it will be the final semester of their studies at McMaster. President Patrick Deane shares his insight on what you should be thinking about and considering for the future.

January 4, 2019

McMaster offers accredited post-grad diploma in growing field of health information management

To satisfy the growing demand for qualified personnel in this growing field, McMaster's Continuing Education Health Information Management Plus diploma program is now accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management.

January 4, 2019

McMaster welcomes new director, Indigenous Student Services

McMaster is welcoming Shylo Elmayan as the university’s new director of Indigenous Student Services.

December 20, 2018

Globally minded, locally focused alumnus helps migrant farm workers access health care

A Global Health grad has been working to set up projects to help migrant farm workers access health care.

December 19, 2018

Mahatma Gandhi Lectures on Non-Violence reaches fundraising target

Lecture series initiated 25 years ago raises $100,000 in community donations in one year.

December 18, 2018

Engineering physics grad wins top prize at OPG Ignite Competition

Mitchell Kurnell, Engineering Physics & Society alumnus and research associate at McMaster, is one of three 2018 Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Ignite Competition winners.

December 17, 2018

McMaster will close for the holidays at the end of the work day Dec. 21

McMaster University will close for the holidays at the end of the work day Friday, December 21 and reopen Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Classes resume Monday, January 7, 2019.

December 17, 2018

A holiday reunion: Emerging Health Leaders graduates break bread and swap leadership stories

Graduates of the Emerging Health Leaders program discuss the attributes of great leaders.

December 14, 2018

Discovering education

The McMaster Discovery Program knocks down barriers to post-secondary education.

December 14, 2018

McMaster’s start-up incubator to receive $1.2 million from FedDev Ontario

Expanding The Forge will allow it to support twice the number of start-ups and create 75 jobs.

December 13, 2018

McMaster proceeds with downtown grad student residence

McMaster’s first purpose-built residence specifically for grad students and their families will house 600 students living in studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments.

December 13, 2018

Fostering connectivity: The story behind the Student Success Centre’s new art installation

The Student Success Centre has installed a new mural that celebrates McMaster's commitment to a Brighter World.

December 12, 2018

McMaster Museum of Art to close temporarily for updates beginning in March 2019

The McMaster Museum of Art will be temporarily closing March 19 – August 23, 2019 during a major overhaul of the Museum’s environmental systems.

December 12, 2018

Arts & Science prof an advocate for environmentalism

Lynda Lukasik brings her community experience into the classroom.