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May 17, 2024
Convocation: A guide to McMaster University traditionsFrom colourful robes, to graduates in red shoes, here are a few of the traditions you might spot this convocation season.
May 17, 2024
Spring 2024 Convocation: What you need to knowThe hard work, accomplishments and resilience of our Spring 2024 graduates will be celebrated at Faculty ceremonies and graduation celebration events taking place throughout May and June.
May 16, 2024
Message from the President: Encampment updateIt has now been more than 11 days since the encampment began at McMaster. This time has not been easy for anyone involved, and we recognize the need to address the issues raised.
May 14, 2024
Passing the torch: Engineering students’ design part of global D-Day 80th anniversary eventsThe students will take the global stage with veterans at commemorative ceremonies in Ottawa and Normandy this June, carrying a torch they designed for the milestone event.
May 14, 2024
New $2.7M gift establishes leadership academy for science studentsThe Susan Cunningham Leadership Academy will offer a year-long, intensive leadership program designed for undergraduate and graduate students identified as emerging leaders in their fields.
May 5, 2024
McMaster encampment updateOn Sunday afternoon, a group of protestors set up tents on the greenspace in the centre of campus.
May 5, 2024
Message from the President regarding McMaster encampmentOne of the fundamental purposes of a university is to build a community committed to freedom of expression. While the goal is to enable thoughtful exchanges to occur and different perspectives to be aired, this becomes extremely complex in situations where opinions and beliefs are diametrically opposed.
May 2, 2024
Students tour nuclear reactor as part of environmental assessment courseOn a tour of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, students got an overview of its environmental protection and radiation safety programs, which ensure researchers, staff and students are well-equipped to handle radioactive materials safely.
May 2, 2024
Why McMaster donors give: Breaking down barriers for students with disabilitiesNicholas Cocco’s positive experiences with Student Accessibility Services inspired his father to create a bursary to support students who require assistance with disability-related costs.
April 30, 2024
McMaster student Fei Mu named a McCall MacBain ScholarHealth Sciences student Fei Mu is one of 20 Canadians to be awarded the prestigious scholarship, which fully funds master’s or professional degrees at McGill University.
April 26, 2024
Science grad lends her voice to grandparents’ Group of Seven adventure storyJim and Sue Waddington have spent decades exploring the landscapes painted by the Group of Seven artists. Now, their granddaughter — McMaster graduate Emma Waddington — is narrating their adventures on video.
April 25, 2024
McMaster students, community members to attend Tom Wilson’s musical ‘Beautiful Scars’Indigenous Student Services will be sending a group of students, staff and faculty to the musical, which details the musician’s discovery and exploration of his Mohawk ancestry.
April 23, 2024
Student spends months getting covered in bird poop and vomit on uninhabited island — and can’t wait to go backFlynn O’Dacre spent her undergraduate summer research term living in a tent on a small island in the Gulf of Alaska.
April 23, 2024
Curator Q&A: Reframing the life of Lucy Catherine RussellGillian Dunks talks about her new digital exhibit that celebrates the life and legacy of Lucy Catherine Russell.
April 22, 2024
Student brings Hamilton war hero’s history to lifeRiley Wilson pieced together the story of 21-year-old Robert Davidson, who steered his plane away from homes as it crashed in France in the Second World War.
April 22, 2024
So much more than a footpath: McMaster graduate on the importance of the Bruce TrailBruce Trail Conservancy CEO Michael McDonald shares the immense importance of the 900-kilometre-long trail, both for the environment and the lives of Ontarians.
April 19, 2024
A win for Canadian research: Ottawa boosts funding for graduate students, research grantsOn a visit to McMaster, federal ministers announced increased support for core research funding agencies, Indigenous research, and for master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral scholars across the country.
April 19, 2024
Sustainability at McMasterHere are some of the ways our staff, faculty and students are working to address sustainability challenges, on our campus, in our community and around the world.
April 19, 2024
Climate change and health care: Myles Sergeant on how individuals and institutions can helpSergeant, an assistant clinical professor known for his climate advocacy and initiatives, talks about the dangers of climate change, the power of individuals and the health care sector to drive sustainable change, and his hope to save our “frail planet.”
April 19, 2024
McMaster’s strategic plan refresh: Have your sayMcMaster has engaged Higher Education Strategy Associates to help refresh the university’s current strategic plan. In the coming days, McMaster faculty staff and students will receive a survey asking for input on the future direction of the university.