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March 8, 2024
International Women’s Day at McMasterThis International Women's Day, find out how McMaster students, staff and faculty are working to make our communities more inclusive and more equitable.
March 8, 2024
‘Lifesaver’ program helps Science faculty members balance research and real lifeAssistant professor and new parent Kirsten Bell talks about the Life Events Support Program, which helps faculty members keep their labs running while on leave.
March 8, 2024
Science student’s podcast delves into women’s healthWith the support of Professor Kristina Trim, whose course equips students to explore their interests, Life Sciences student Nidhi Malhotra has launched a podcast about women’s nutrition, hormone imbalances and gut health.
March 8, 2024
‘It’s time we start thinking about the value in difference’ — Women at McMaster reflect on inclusive leadershipWhat does inclusive excellence in leadership look like, and how can we move it from concept to reality? Postdoctoral Fellow Sheena Jary shares reflections from women across disciplines on International Women's Day.
March 7, 2024
Dean Pamela Swett to lead the Faculty of Humanities for a second termSwett's reappointment comes after a successful first term that saw increased support for research, more community-engaged projects and the launch of Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement.
March 6, 2024
McMaster recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity EmployersMcMaster University was ranked as Canada’s best diversity employers for the 6th year in a row, and is committed to continue building a diverse and inclusive community where all staff, faculty and students feel safe, included and seen.
March 5, 2024
Let’s get ethicalThe department of Philosophy hosts high school students from around the GTHA for Mac’s first-ever Ethics Bowl competition.
March 5, 2024
‘Meet the Groups’ connects undergrads with researchersKay McCallum collaborates with the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to foster connections between undergraduates and research groups, aiming to reshape the landscape for future scientific endeavors.
March 4, 2024
Science and theatre combine in ABB! The MusicalSarah Menezes thought she would have to choose between her love of theatre and her love of science. But here she is, a few years and several musicals later, directing this year's McMaster Science Society production.
March 4, 2024
Why McMaster donors give: Ross Mason’s storyInfluenced by coaches Ivor Wynne and Les Prince, Ross Mason set up a bursary for athletes and a nursing grant in memory of his wife.
March 1, 2024
Celebrating the people of McMasterMcMaster employees are the university's greatest strength. Their unique contributions and diverse perspectives drive our collective success.
March 1, 2024
Confidence and career success: Students, graduates share impact of co-op and experiential learningFrom conducting research in Nunavut to working at an archaeological dig site to launching a business in the health-care space, co-op placements and experiential learning opportunities are giving students the tools to succeed.
February 28, 2024
Award-winning doctoral student finds her second family at MacSince moving to Canada in 2015, Karla Martinez Pomier has mastered English, earned a prestigious graduate award, served as the lead author on four research papers, and helped countless students.
February 28, 2024
McMaster new Canadian lead of the Canada-Caribbean InstituteMcMaster is building on decades of strong academic and research ties with Caribbean institutions and collaborating on economic, environmental and social issues that contribute shared prosperity in both regions.
February 28, 2024
‘Inclusivity is not a checkbox’: Dean of Business shares his insights and experiencesDeGroote School of Business Dean Khaled Hassanein shares his thoughts on equity, diversity and inclusion, and what inclusivity means to him.
February 27, 2024
Meet Stewart Patch, 71-year-old undergrad and eclipse ambassadorFive decades after finishing university, Stewart Patch joined McMaster to pursue his second bachelor's degree, this time in Physics.
February 26, 2024
A full circle moment for students helping with exam prepYears after the McMaster Science Society's tutoring and review sessions helped them get through school as first years, Ahmed Raza and Wynter Sutchy are paying it forward.
February 23, 2024
Admin assistant ready for her Hallmark Christmas movie momentBinuri Wijesiri shares her experience of moving from Sri Lanka, finding a community at Mac, and the joy she felt experiencing snow for the first time.
February 23, 2024
Cultivating community the focus of Engineering’s Black History Month eventThe event provided a platform for attendees to forge connections, commemorate achievements and glean insights from a panel comprised of Black faculty, staff, alumni and students.
February 22, 2024
“Radically practical” — How studying Latin and Greek helps future health-care workersGreek and Roman Studies professor Stephen Russell is not only demystifying the languages of medical science, he’s creating “the McMaster Translations” to help students understand anatomical terms.