McMaster Archive

May 18, 2023

4 McMaster students selected as McCall MacBain International Fellows

Dev Nayak, Misty Macdonald, Teagan Caulfield and Zachary Maretzki will spend a fully funded year abroad studying, living and working in a new country.

May 18, 2023

Imagining 2080: Future of Canada forum will chart Canada’s path forward 

McMaster and the Future of Canada Project will host Imagining 2080: a Forum on Canada’s Futures, where 150 possibility-minded delegates will gather to collectively explore potential futures for Canada in 2080.

May 17, 2023

Convocation 2023: Creating a legacy of community

As Anu Popoola gets set to graduate from the Faculty of Health Sciences, she shares how giving back to her community helped enrich her undergraduate experience.

May 17, 2023

Convocation 2023: Finding a sense of belonging

Toluwalase Dayo-Olaide arrived at McMaster as a 16-year-old international student from Nigeria. His search for connection and community in his new country taught him a valuable life lesson he says he will take with him after he graduates from the Faculty of Science next month.

May 15, 2023

Task Force on Graduate Funding to host Town Hall on June 7

The town hall on June 7 will be an opportunity to hear from the campus community.

May 11, 2023

Caring and Sharing: Remembering Margaret Juravinski

Across all aspects of her life, Margaret was known for her dedication, energy and wisdom. She died this week at the age of 91.

May 9, 2023

McMaster launches Digital Learning Strategic Framework

The framework gives instructors a guide to improve the learning experience for students and addresses the need for a centralized philosophy for digital learning.

May 9, 2023

Celebrating Indigenous Nurses Day with Six Nations Polytechnic

An event celebrating Indigenous nurses and the important work they do was co-hosted by the Indigenous Health Learning Lodge and Six Nations Polytechnic as part of National Nursing Week.

May 9, 2023

Why McMaster donors give: Lynda Davey-Longstreet pays it forward

The Davey Family Scholarship, created in 2021, supports an incoming French graduate student who demonstrates academic excellence.

May 5, 2023

African-Caribbean Faculty Association wins global award for tirelessly supporting Black excellence 

Started by a few Black professors in 2010, ACFAM has built a community that supports students, faculty and staff.

May 4, 2023

New campus greenhouse to nurture research, learning and outreach

An 11,400 sq. ft. state-of-the-art greenhouse is being built beside the Life Sciences Building, with an expected occupancy date of spring 2024.  

May 4, 2023

McMaster launches task force on generative Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning

Faculty, staff and students will be invited to join the task force, which will explore AI’s potential for enhancing teaching and learning, as well as the challenges associated with its use.  

May 3, 2023

Secrets of the mystery box revealed by award-winning professor

Students face a tough choice in Krista Howarth’s kinesiology course. Should they take the guaranteed bonus mark on their final exam or take their chances with the mystery box?

May 1, 2023

Partnerships in teaching and learning: spotlight on year 2 implementation grant projects

Some of last year’s Partnered in Teaching and Learning grant recipients share how their work has brought collaboration and partnership to life in teaching and learning communities across McMaster.

May 1, 2023

Marking Safety and Health Week at McMaster 

McMaster community members are invited to a BBQ and Vendor Fair on Wednesday, May 3rd as part of the weeklong event.

April 26, 2023

Hamilton philanthropist Margaret Juravinski invests again in health research with new $5.1-million gift

From pediatric care to serving patients in residential care, Juravinski gift supports health research across the lifespan.

April 21, 2023

Students meet with Hamilton sustainability professionals to learn about green jobs

McMaster students got the chance to explore the breadth of sustainability careers at a recent networking event.

April 20, 2023

McMaster announces new Vice-President, University Advancement

Advancement expert Lili Litwin will join McMaster on June 1 

April 20, 2023

New appointments will boost research innovation and impact

Engineering physics professor Leyla Soleymani has been appointed Associate Vice-President, Research (Commercialization & Entrepreneurship); and psychology, neuroscience and behaviour professor Sukhvinder Obhi have been appointed Associate Vice-President, Research (Society & Impact).

April 20, 2023

McMaster welcomes experienced scholar and administrator to lead the Equity and Inclusion Office

Barrington Walker has been appointed as vice-provost, Equity and Inclusion starting on May 1, 2023.