McMaster Archive

July 3, 2024

Fourteen science profs play moment, mentor and memento in new Faculty of Science podcast

While serving as a journalist in residence for the faculty, Jeff Goodes helped build the Moment Mentor Memento podcast. The 14 part series introduces faculty members and highlights their research.

July 3, 2024

McMaster faculty, alumni and community members named to Order of Canada

Seven individuals with connections to McMaster, including a professor emerita, a renowned surgeon and a pioneer in women’s sport, have been appointed to the Order of Canada — one of the country’s highest civilian honours. 

July 2, 2024

New Strategic Research Plan will guide McMaster’s research enterprise

The five-year plan is designed to advance the University’s collective research strengths and maximize the impact — locally and globally — of its research outcomes for the benefit of society.

June 28, 2024

An inspiring legacy: In memory of Chancellor Emeritus Mel Hawkrigg

A McMaster graduate and three-term chancellor, Melvin "Mel" Hawkrigg was a lifelong advocate for students and supported their success as a leader, donor and mentor.

June 27, 2024

5 McMaster students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

They are part of a cohort of 19 undergraduates selected to spend a fully funded year living, studying and working abroad.

June 26, 2024

Biology undergrad bitten by fieldwork bug at Whitefish First Nation

Yuri Song shares how a stint doing turtle-related research on the northern shores of Georgian Bay has given her a newfound love for fieldwork in the great outdoors.

June 25, 2024

App powered by McMaster researchers to help UK electorate make informed voting decisions

Vote Compass UK helps people make sense of the political landscape by revealing how their individual views compare with the policies of the various parties running for election.  

June 25, 2024

McMaster launches communications committee to advance Truth and Reconciliation year-round

Staff, faculty and students are invited to apply to serve as members of the newly formed committee.

June 25, 2024

McMaster grads reflect on lasting impact of student partnership work

Three former McMaster undergraduate students share how their unique perspectives were powerful tools in shaping and enhancing the teaching and learning experience.   

June 24, 2024

Back in the paddle: McMaster concrete canoe team returns, makes waves

Fifty years after the university's first — and only — showing in the national competition, McMaster engineering students were back in the water.

June 21, 2024

McMaster BTech grads have a new pathway to a DeGroote Accelerated MBA

Starting Fall 2025, graduates of certain McMaster BTech programs will be eligible for the streamlined route to a DeGroote MBA, with an opportunity to complete it in just eight months.

June 21, 2024

McMaster celebrates six new Vanier Scholars

Canada's most prestigious graduate scholarship recognizes academic excellence, exceptional research potential and leadership skills.

June 19, 2024

Graduate residency program at the Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship accepting applications

The program supports graduate students from all faculties as they explore digital scholarship through a self-directed research project.

June 18, 2024

McMaster Continuing Education shines with six CAUCE awards 

The Caregiving Essentials webinar series and the LifTING and Sepsis Canada Research Training Program earned MCE two awards for programming, highlighting McMaster’s focus on addressing societal issues through education

June 18, 2024

DeGroote graduates on navigating the PhD journey together

Recent graduates Esraa Abdelhalim and Ahmed Mohamadean reflect on their academic journey and having a family while completing their PhDs.

June 17, 2024

‘I want all students to feel they are supported’ — Leah Hoover

"Let’s put inclusivity at the forefront and make education more accessible." The McMaster grad, former employee and lifelong donor shares why she's supporting the Rainbow Bursary Fund.

June 14, 2024

In photos: Celebrating our Spring 2024 graduates

Congratulations graduates — you did it! We can’t wait to see what you do next.

June 14, 2024

Indigenous history month 2024

An update on resources, events, community-driven research and more.

June 14, 2024

‘Finding light in dark places’ — The Mush Hole to be performed on campus

The Faculty of Humanities is hosting two performances of the award-winning work created by artist and McMaster Chancellor Santee Smith. 

June 14, 2024

Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour BA student on finding herself in the Baby Lab

Graduating student Emma Resendes shares how pushing herself to take on new opportunities, including working as a research lab manager, helped her grow as a person.