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March 2, 2015
New study aims to keep PSWs safe in the workplaceA McMaster researcher is shining some light on the issue of safety for Ontario’s community-based personal support workers.
February 27, 2015
McMaster awarded more than $400,000 in second round of Shared Online Course FundThe second round saw an increase in the number of proposals submitted from McMaster, as well as from across Ontario. Of McMaster’s seven funded proposals, five are modules and two are courses.
February 27, 2015
Staff prepare for move to One James NorthSome 200 staff working in downtown Hamilton will begin making their move to One James Street North from the current Downtown Centre March 5.
February 27, 2015
Pippa Lock says you can take your class and flip itPippa Lock’s approach to teaching chemistry might just be the future of post-secondary education.
February 27, 2015
Hamilton Mad Students Collective breaking through stigmas and stereotypesLaunched in 2012, the Hamilton Mad Students Collective is a private peer support network designed to challenge discrimination and promote positivity surrounding mental health.
February 26, 2015
Mac researcher focusing on immune-related mental illnessesDr. Boris Sakic, an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences, recently spoke to The Globe and Mail about the link between our immune system and how our brains function.
February 26, 2015
‘Don’t underestimate the power of your peers’Rebecca Raminhos was in second year when she broke down.
February 25, 2015
New mental health program will help students help themselvesDo I game too much? Do I drink too much? Is my gambling out of control? The questions are easy, but getting the right answers can be a challenge.
February 25, 2015
‘It doesn’t matter how many times you tell yourself you’re fine – you’re not’Despite her best efforts, Kristen couldn’t shake the feeling that she lived under a spotlight – that people were always staring at her and judging her.
February 25, 2015
Peer Support OnLine is a new chat service for McMaster studentsDo you type more often than you talk on the phone? McMaster's Peer Support Line has you covered.
February 24, 2015
This month with the President: Student Mental Health StrategyPresident Patrick Deane says the well-being of everyone in our community is a fundamental responsibility of the University.
February 24, 2015
World-renowned virologist to deliver free lecture on campusDutch researcher Ab Osterhaus will examine the link between animals and pandemics during a Wednesday lecture in the Health Sciences Centre.
February 24, 2015
Economics alumnus and Leafs great Syl Apps added to team’s Legends RowA statue of Hockey Hall of Famer and economics alumnus Syl Apps will be added to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Legends Row outside the Air Canada Centre this fall.
February 24, 2015
Improved education, better student accommodation, expanded care: McMaster’s new Mental Health strategyMcMaster will launch its new Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy this week.
February 23, 2015
Three-peat for men’s volleyball at OUA championshipsThe Marauder men won their third consecutive provincial title on Saturday, besting the University of Waterloo in front of a roaring home crowd.
February 23, 2015
Have you ever read a banned book? Odds are, you haveMcMaster University Library is joining schools and public libraries across Canada to mark Freedom to Read Week, a nation-wide commemoration of the thousands of books that have been banned, challenged, or censored.
February 23, 2015
New video series will help students prep for Connect to CareersOn Tuesday, March 10, students looking for part-time, full-time, co-op and summer jobs will be able to network with 160 employers at the Connect to Careers Job Fair.
February 20, 2015
How do you want the library to look in 10 years? Tell us what you thinkMcMaster University Library is asking faculty, staff and students to complete a survey aimed at finding ways to improve existing library spaces and plan for future needs.
February 20, 2015
McMaster has lead role in initiative to support family violence victimsMcMaster professor Harriet MacMillan will co-lead a $4.1 million study looking into better ways to support victims of family violence.
February 20, 2015
Rachel Rensink-Hoff to receive Leslie Bell Prize for Choral ConductingMcMaster assistant professor and choral director Rachel Rensink-Hoff has been awarded the Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting by the Ontario Arts Council (OAC).