McMaster Archive

October 1, 2014

McMaster remains a top 100 university in Times Higher Ed rankings

McMaster remains in the top 100 universities in the world according to the latest Times Higher Education rankings released Wednesday.

October 1, 2014

Krishna Nadella wants to talk about your ‘State of Mind’

A new video series hosted by a McMaster alumnus aims to tackle stigmas, offer sound advice and break down barriers to information for postsecondary students.

October 1, 2014

October is Cyber Security Month

For several years, the governments Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand have collectively launched international Cyber Security Awareness Campaigns with the objective of combatting cybercrime and educating citizens about online security threats.

October 1, 2014

Optimal Aging Portal is the ‘Rotten Tomatoes’ of health advice

Is Dr. Oz right or wrong? New website helps users separate helpful health information from snake oil.

September 30, 2014

Make (almost) anything with McMaster’s new – and free – 3D printer

Magic? No. But it's close.

September 29, 2014

Middle East historian brings global perspective to Hannah Chair

Ellen Amster joins McMaster on Oct. 1 from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Amster is an expert on transnational health issues and the social history of biomedicine in global context.

September 29, 2014

Homecoming 2014 in photos

Reunions. A Ferris wheel. 'Lil Jon. McMaster's 78th Homecoming was eclectic, to say the least.

September 29, 2014

New HR system set to launch in one month

In one month McMaster will move to its new human resources system, bringing with it a range of changes that will touch every employee.

September 29, 2014

New network to help experts solve world’s water woes

Dustin Garrick is focused on solving problems. In fact he's spent his career solving problems related to one of the world's most precious resources: water.

September 26, 2014

Football, rugby, soccer dominate Homecoming weekend sports schedule

Several Marauders teams will be in action this weekend as McMaster celebrates its 78th Homecoming festivities.  

September 26, 2014

Patrick Deane reappointed to second term as McMaster’s President

In unanimous decisions, McMaster University’s Senate and Board of Governors have voted to reappoint Patrick Deane as McMaster’s President and Vice-Chancellor for a second five-year term.

September 26, 2014

McMaster to hold radiological incident response exercise Sept. 30

McMaster University will test its response to an on-campus radiological incident during a Sept. 30 exercise beginning at 9:30 a.m.

September 25, 2014

Powwow marks McMaster’s biggest celebration of indigenous culture

Students, staff, faculty and community members gathered on the field in front of the John Hodgins Engineering Building Thursday for a showcasing of indigenous culture.

September 25, 2014

Media Production Services recognized for Distinctive Service

Staff at Media Production Services have been recognized by their peers with an award from the College and Print Management Association of Canada.

September 25, 2014

Fall edition of McMaster Times now available online

The Fall 2014 edition of the McMaster Times is hot off the press and landing in alumni mailboxes this week. Published twice per year, the magazine includes a broad selection of campus news, research updates, alumni milestones and more.

September 25, 2014

New HR system to include electronic health and safety tracking

Electronic health and safety tracking will come to McMaster this fall as part of the University’s new HR system.  

September 25, 2014

Biology has a new project for undergrads – and it stinks

Rosa da Silva has a unique opportunity for McMaster undergrads – if they can stomach the smell.

September 24, 2014

Too hot to handle: Construction well underway at Centre for Advanced Nuclear Systems

On Wednesday, contractors began pouring high-density concrete in the McMaster Accelerator Building, filling the space between one-inch steel panels in a suite of five 'hot cells.'

September 24, 2014

McMaster professor to counsel Ontario premier on education reforms

Jean Clinton has been appointed one of four renowned experts to advise the Ontario government on bold reforms to the province’s publicly funded education system.

September 24, 2014

New language proficiency program helps prepare international students for success

Dozens of international students are getting the opportunity to improve their English language skills before starting their studies at McMaster next year.