Daily News

December 12, 2014

For those in education, the next big thing is the scholarship of teaching and learning.

December 12, 2014

We're just a plane ride away from the world's public health problems, but Gerry Wright says we can fight antibiotic resistance - if we're given enough resources to do so.

December 12, 2014

During the three-hour tour, the group visited the Riverdale, McQuesten, Crown Point, Gibson/Lansdale and Beasley neighbourhoods of Hamilton, hearing from residents of each area.

December 12, 2014

Did you know that approximately 80,000 exams will be written this month?

December 11, 2014

Hyperion, a part of Mosaic, a new tool to help manage the University’s budget and finance system, is now available to budget managers. This system will be used by all operating and ancillary units with activity in funds 20, 30 and 45 to submit next year’s budgets and forecasts for the remainder of this year.

December 11, 2014

McMaster’s innovative Integrated Science Program has been recognized with a prestigious Wharton-QS Stars Reimagine Education Award.

December 10, 2014

For the first time in five decades, the Commonwealth Science Conference was re-launched last month. A pair of delegates from McMaster were invited to India to attend.

December 10, 2014

Brandon Aubie just wanted to connect more researchers with McMaster's Biointerfaces Institute. He ended up creating a whole new company.

December 10, 2014

This year, in commemoration of the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Office of Human Rights and Equity Services’ Accessibility Program hosted a public lecture delivered by Ameil Joseph, Assistant Professor in McMaster’s School of Social Work.  

December 9, 2014

President Patrick Deane talks about the supports offered to students during the exam period (and all year long) and reminds them to access the resources available to them through the Student Wellness Centre, Students Union and elsewhere.

December 9, 2014

McMaster alumnus and Google engineer Mark Costin is one of the drivers behind the driverless car.

December 9, 2014

Skip the crowds and shop safely online with advice from a McMaster e-commerce expert.

December 8, 2014

Brown adipose tissue — widely known as "brown fat" — is located around the collarbone and acts as the body’s furnace to burn calories. Obese people have less of it, and its activity is decreased with age.

December 8, 2014

Find out where to study and how late you can stay.

December 5, 2014

McMaster, along with a number of research-intensive universities, recently became a signatory to the Leiden Statement, a document aimed at promoting and cultivating social science and humanities research.

December 5, 2014

McMaster University is taking part in a relationship-building mission to Turkey to forge new partnerships in research and academic programs.

December 4, 2014

On Saturday, January 17, the Student Success Centre will host its annual Academic Boot Camp, open to all undergraduate students in all faculties.

December 4, 2014

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on Thursday the launch of the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF).

December 4, 2014

With the number of people over the age of 65 expected to double in the next 20 years, it is critical to prepare both our system and caregivers to meet the challenges ahead.

December 4, 2014

This Throwback Thursday, help prepare a student for a brighter future.