McMaster Archive

April 2, 2024

McMaster introduces provisional guidelines for employee use of AI

The new guidelines aim to help employees use AI tools effectively and responsibly in their work, offering tools, resources and workshops.

April 1, 2024

Award-winning Let’s Talk Science volunteer inspires junior scientists

As a Let's Talk Science volunteer, McMaster graduate Ishika Kumar runs hands-on STEM experiments for elementary school students.

March 28, 2024

Made at Mac event celebrates — and inspires — innovators

The event brought together community members and aspiring startup founders to meet with nearly 20 Made at Mac startups, a panel of entrepreneurs and the winners of the Professor Entrepreneur pitch competition.

March 28, 2024

An update on the international study permit process: A message from the Provost

Provost Susan Tighe provides an update on supports for international students now that the Ontario government has released information on the attestation letters that all new study permits will require. 

March 28, 2024

Toronto hospitals open their doors to McMaster co-op students ‘field trip’

Thirty students met with researchers and staff, toured world-class institutions and saw groundbreaking research first-hand at the first ever field trip organized by the Faculty of Science's Career and Cooperative Education office.

March 28, 2024

New gift supports development of a central design studio for first year engineering students 

The Design Projects Studio will be a combined classroom, meeting room and prototyping shop, equipped with the latest designing and machining technology. 

March 27, 2024

Free online course focuses on creating caregiver-friendly workplaces

A collaboration between Continuing Education and the School of Earth, Environment and Society in the Faculty of Science, the flexible course aims to equip employers and workers with practical strategies to support carer-employees.

March 27, 2024

New undergraduate program combines humanities and rehabilitation science

The Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities program, the first of its kind, will launch in September, offering in-class learning and on-the-job practicum experience.

March 26, 2024

Broad horizons and global perspectives: Here’s why you should consider an Interdisciplinary Minor

Students can pursue one of six Interdisciplinary Minors: Africa and Black Diaspora Studies; Community Engagement; Globalization Studies; Latin American and LatinX Studies; Sustainability; and Civic Vitality, Democracy and Elections Management.

March 26, 2024

Humanities skills certificate connects dots between classroom and workplace

The Skills for Life certificate for Humanities undergraduates focuses on key skills like critical thinking, communication and digital literacy.

March 25, 2024

McMaster marks the total solar eclipse

Free glasses, outreach events and an Instagram-worthy eclipse viewing party are being planned to mark the rare celestial event.

March 25, 2024

How to watch a total solar eclipse safely

Looking directly at the Sun with the naked eye or through any device or filter other than ISO 12312-2:2015 certified eclipse glasses may cause permanent damage and even blindness.

March 22, 2024

Professors make their pitches for entrepreneurial fellowship

Eleven professors from the faculties of Engineering, Science and Health Sciences pitched their innovative startup companies for a chance to earn the Professor Entrepreneur Fellowship. 

March 22, 2024

Students pitch their big ideas to leading sustainability experts

49 students pitched their big ideas at McMaster’s second annual Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) pitch competition on the evening of March 13th.

March 22, 2024

Indigenous scholars to share perspectives on eclipse and star stories

The Department of Physics & Astronomy will host a panel discussion on April 7th that will feature Indigenous scholars shedding light on the significance of eclipses in Indigenous communities.

March 21, 2024

Digital storytelling project highlights Hamilton history and community

The Writing Through Time program brought together students and older adults in the community to share digital skills and stories between generations.

March 21, 2024

Task Force report identifies five key areas for supporting graduate students 

The Task Force on Graduate Funding made recommendations based on extensive cross-campus consultations. 

March 21, 2024

Indigenous student bursary program to reduce barriers to post-secondary education 

Named ionkhihahonnién:ni, which means "they’re making a path for us," the program assists with not only tuition, but also cost of living expenses such as housing, child care, food and transportation. 

March 20, 2024

PhD students’ planetarium roadshow gives kids a sneak peek at the total eclipse

Veronika Dornan and Hector Robinson set up the Faculty of Science's portable planetarium at a public library on the weekend, giving a sold-out crowd a glimpse of what they can expect from the April 8 total solar eclipse.

March 20, 2024

Wilson College’s first public lecture focuses on the importance of leadership

Engaging Ideas: Why Leadership and Civic Engagement Matter brings civic leaders from across Ontario to McMaster for a panel discussion