McMaster Archive

September 2, 2015

Acclaimed poet Shane Koyczan hosting Friday’s ‘Words of Wellness’ event

"The first year of school is the toughest for a lot of people," says Koyczan. "I want to help ease them into that experience."

September 2, 2015

New funds to kick-start international research partnerships

Funding is now available through the International Initiatives Micro Fund for McMaster researchers seeking to explore new international research partnerships.

September 1, 2015

This month with the President: Welcoming new and returning students to campus

In the latest instalment of his monthly video series, President Patrick Deane discusses a unique and exciting time in the University's academic calendar — Welcome Week.  

September 1, 2015

94 per cent of Ontario university grads have secured jobs two years after graduation

The vast majority of Ontario university undergraduates secure jobs just two years after graduation. Those working full-time say their jobs are in their field, use the skills learned at university, and pay an average of more than $49,000.

September 1, 2015

Common Reading Program author Kim Fu will visit campus Thursday

"Primarily, I want my novel to connect and entertain, and for readers to come to their own conclusions," said Common Reading Program author Kim Fu. Her 2014 novel "For Today I Am a Boy" is the focus of this year's program.

August 31, 2015

15 things you missed at McMaster this summer

Feeling left out? Want to know what happened while you were away? Okay, we’ll tell you. From movie shoots on campus to world-class scientific advancements, here’s a list of 15 things you missed this summer.

August 28, 2015

McMaster will test its emergency systems Sept. 1

McMaster will test its emergency notification systems September 1 just after noon.  

August 27, 2015

Lower-back work injury claimants treated with opioids stay off work longer, study finds

An analysis by McMaster researchers has found that workers disabled by low back pain and receiving disability benefits are more likely to stay on claim if they are treated with opioids.

August 27, 2015

Everything you need to know about Welcome Week

Thousands of students will begin their university lives this weekend when they begin moving into campus residences.  

August 27, 2015

Grad Student Week promises a whole lotta fairs, friends, food and fun

McMaster’s current graduate students are about to welcome nearly 1,500 new faces this fall. Use the hashtag #MacGradW2015 to stay informed on social media.

August 26, 2015

Gorilla Grilled Cheese coming to campus

Popular food truck Gorilla Grilled Cheese will open a permanent location at Centro this fall.

 

August 25, 2015

West Nile virus: Q and A with McMaster’s Mark Loeb

Dr. Mark Loeb, a professor in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, offers some valuable advice on how to stay protected from this end-of-summer scourge.

August 24, 2015

Blindness at birth, however brief, has lifelong impact on the brain

An international team of scientists has found that a brief period of blindness early in life—even just a matter of months—has a lasting impact on how the brain is wired for vision.

August 21, 2015

McMaster ranks among the top 100 universities in the world

McMaster University has once again been named among the top 100 universities in the world by a prestigious international ranking system.

August 21, 2015

McMaster to switch calendaring systems on October 30

On October 30, McMaster will officially switch from Oracle Calendar to calendaring in MacMail.

August 21, 2015

Want to keep the Great Lakes great? Adapt to climate change, says Mac prof

If we want to keep the Great Lakes great, we're going to need to adapt to climate change, says Gail Krantzberg.

August 21, 2015

McMaster gears up for move-in weekend

As you read this, countless first-year university students are packing their bags, anxiously wondering what their new digs are going to look like this year.

August 20, 2015

Indie fans music’s most open-minded, study finds

Is your iPod filled with the likes of Beck, Radiohead and Arcade Fire? If so, chances are good your collection also includes some country, rock or maybe even jazz.

August 20, 2015

How McMaster research can help make cities great

Big Ideas, Better Cities is a year-long series of events that will highlight how McMaster’s cutting-edge research can help cities respond to 21st century challenges.

August 20, 2015

McMaster welcomes Israeli ambassador to campus

Israel's ambassador to Canada was recently on campus to discuss ways to create deeper research and academic collaborations between McMaster and some of Israel’s leading post-secondary institutions.