September 14, 2023
Stay safe and avoid fines up to $10,000 by not attending street partiesThe City of Hamilton, Hamilton Police Service, and McMaster University are working together to discourage unsanctioned street parties.
September 14, 2023
McMaster launches new digital student experience platform, MacHubStudents can use MacHub to contact academic advisors, navigate quick links to key university websites and find answers to frequently asked questions about academic life.
September 13, 2023
Announcing the 2023-24 Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant recipientsFourteen McMaster University faculty, instructional assistants and staff are receiving grants to support nine projects that will foster the creation of free online textbooks and other openly licensed digital educational materials.
September 12, 2023
McMaster students at the forefront in building a more inclusive Faculty of ScienceTwo new student-driven projects are aiming to create a more welcoming space that will inspire equity-deserving students to pursue science.
September 8, 2023
Ignite program helps first-year international students feel at homeThe pre-orientation program supports students from all over the world, giving them an opportunity to connect, get a feel for university life, explore Hamilton and learn about the services and supports available to them.
September 8, 2023
First-day jitters and joy: Meet 5 people starting a new chapter this yearFrom new roles to new responsibilities, here’s how students new and old, a newly minted prof and a new staff member are tackling the challenges that lie ahead of them.
September 7, 2023
McMaster scientists and local artists team up for innovative exhibitionThe Art of Creation Project exhibition, exploring the biology behind the importance of a healthy start to life, opens Sept. 14 at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
September 7, 2023
12 resources to help students succeed at McMasterAt McMaster, there are supports in place to help students with their physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.
September 6, 2023
5 tips to support your mental health as you head back to schoolCatharine Munn, Advisor to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Special Projects (Mental Health) shares five tips to help support your mental health.
September 5, 2023
10 Bay, McMaster’s newest residence, welcomes its first residentsLocated in downtown Hamilton, the residence will add 644 housing spaces for McMaster community members
September 5, 2023
University Library launches year-long programming focused on gender and justiceIn collaboration with campus and community partners, Transformative Stories: Year of Gender and Justice will run throughout the 2023-2024 academic year.
September 5, 2023
New members welcome at 2023-24 ensemble auditionsSignups for the University Choir, McMaster Symphony Orchestra, McMaster Concert Band and McMaster Percussion Ensemble are now open.
September 5, 2023
Welcome to a new school year: A message from the President"I want to thank all students, faculty and staff for making McMaster such an exceptional and welcoming place to learn and work," writes President Farrar. "No matter what your role is at the university, each of you plays an important part in our campus community."
September 1, 2023
New MacTransit shuttle routes make it fast and easy to cross campusPlease let the university know what you think about the shuttle service from West Campus, which has added more buses and new stops at MUSC and ABB.
September 1, 2023
In photos: Highlights from Welcome Week 2023Thousands of students. Hundreds of reps. Dozens of cheers. Countless memories.
September 1, 2023
McMaster SafetyApp provides staff, faculty and students safety alertsStudents, faculty and staff are asked to download the free McMaster SafetyApp for safety alerts, such as campus closures and emergency instructions.
August 30, 2023
Indigenous Studies course takes students on 10-day paddling journey down the Grand RiverThe Two Row Paddle is at the heart of the new, land-based course that will combine what students learn in the classroom with real community experiences.
August 30, 2023
10 secrets for a great first yearPro tip from someone who’s been there: Pace yourself and don’t spread yourself too thin. Also, office hours are everything.
August 30, 2023
McMaster student volunteers welcome international students at the airportSoraya Rosli — an international student herself — is one of 65 volunteers who help first-years the moment they get to Canada.
August 29, 2023
McMaster welcomes three new Banting postdocsThree McMaster postdoctoral researchers have received the 2023 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, one of Canada’s most prestigious postdoctoral awards.