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April 9, 2015
This is your brain on whiskyWhat's really going on in your brain when you've had too much to drink?
April 9, 2015
Meet McMaster’s new Director of Continuing EducationLorraine Carter, an accomplished and award-winning educator, scholar and academic administrator is McMaster’s new Director of Continuing Education. Her appointment takes effect July 1.
April 8, 2015
Celebrating the work of a Canadian literary iconA reception was held recently that paid tribute to the work, life and archives of Farley Mowat, one Canada’s most distinctive and iconic writers.
April 8, 2015
What the California drought means for CanadiansDustin Garrick, McMaster's Philomathia Chair in Water Policy, says Canada isn't immune to the effects of the California water crisis. He explains why in the Globe and Mail.
April 8, 2015
Twin ‘Girls in Science’ events will encourage the next generation of young mindsThis month, McMaster will host more than 150 female students from across Southern Ontario as part of the University's annual Girls in Science campaign.
April 8, 2015
Community engagement needs to be “more than just a conversation”About 100 community members, municipal leaders, and McMaster students and faculty gathered for Change Camp Hamilton, a public dialogue held recently that looked at ways to take action on some of the key challenges facing Hamilton.
April 7, 2015
Possible strike by Hamilton transitThe City of Hamilton continues its negotiations with the union representing workers at HSR, the organization that operates the city’s transit service. The earliest possible strike date is Thursday, April 9.
April 7, 2015
You’ve invested in your brain – now protect itRemember when your mother told you to wear a helmet when riding your bike? She was on to something.
April 7, 2015
Inkjet printer could produce simple tool to identify infectious disease, food contaminantsConsumers are one step closer to benefiting from packaging that could give simple text warnings when food is contaminated with deadly pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella.
April 6, 2015
The future of food safety is being cooked up in a McMaster labYour future kitchen just might have bacteria-repelling countertops.
April 6, 2015
24 new projects receive FWI funding24 projects have been funded or endorsed in a recent request for proposals (RFP) aimed at supporting projects and initiatives that advance the principles of Forward with Integrity.
April 6, 2015
The future of tech will be on display at engineering expoHaven't you always wanted to play Angry Birds with an actual slingshot?
April 2, 2015
Marauders honoured with Athletic Awards following outstanding seasonTopping the list of major award recipients as Female and Male Athletes of the Year were Danielle Boiago of the women’s basketball team and Chris Garneau from the wrestling team.
April 2, 2015
Student startup Comikka earns top prize at Spectrum competitionComikka co-founder and McMaster MBA co-op student Henry Beckett will use the $25,000 grand prize to further the development of his online comic platform.
April 1, 2015
Aboriginal languages celebrated with Beatles tunes sung in MohawkThe Indigenous Studies Program celebrated National Aboriginal Languages Day Tuesday with a special performance of Beatles songs sung in the Mohawk language.
April 1, 2015
World experts gather to plot strategy in war against superbugsThe world’s top infectious disease researchers are in California this week, mapping out their next moves in the battle against antimicrobial resistant bacteria.
March 30, 2015
Breaking Bad’s RJ Mitte to speak on campus April 8Walter White Jr. will visit McMaster April 8.
March 30, 2015
Stock your ‘Digital Survival Kit’ at upcoming seminar in Mills LibraryGraduate students in assistant professor Christine Quail's Media and Social Issues seminar have organized a free workshop on the importance of keeping your personal data safe.
March 30, 2015
Canadian leaders in antibiotic resistance welcome US planA new White House report lays out a five-year US plan to dedicate significant resources to overcoming the worldwide threat posed by the waning effectiveness of existing antibiotics – a growing problem that already kills thousands and poses a threat to millions more lives.
March 27, 2015
10 student startups in running for $25,000Ten students will compete for up to $25,000 in prize money at McMaster's first Student Startup Competition March 31.