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February 19, 2013
PhD candidate returns to Uganda to study water issuesJoseph Bahemuka spent much of his youth hauling up to 20 litres of well water per day for his family. He's back in Africa this week, along with nine other McMaster students, to learn more about water issues.
February 19, 2013
Lost and found: artifacts to be housed in new University facilitySustainable Archaeology: McMaster, located at McMaster Innovation Park, will be the new home for hundreds of thousands of ancient artifacts.
February 19, 2013
Students, sports and 30 years of teaching and learningLongtime professor, dean of students and AVP student affairs reflects on a lifetime in education after receiving honorary MSU membership.
February 15, 2013
Asteroid and meteorites raise the question: Is the sky falling?The surprise crash landing of meteorite fragments in Russia at nearly the same time that a significant asteroid is expected to pass close to Earth is considered a coincidence – one that has sharpened questions about how vulnerable we are to threats from space.
February 15, 2013
Research stresses the importance of ‘test and treat’ HIV strategyNew study involving McMaster associate professor Jonathan Dushoff measured different routes of HIV transmission in 18 African countries and regions.
February 15, 2013
Inaugural Renaissance Awards take winners to new experiences around the worldHere’s something you don’t hear about every day: a university award designed to help students broaden their education by not going to school.
February 14, 2013
Experts discuss ways to rev up Canadian auto industryMcMaster’s leading researchers in automotive technology is to assemble on campus Thursday to discuss the future of the industry.
February 14, 2013
What happens when Cupid strikes at work?With Valentine’s Day upon us, our attention often turns to romance. But what should we do about that innocent office crush?
February 13, 2013
Three-day fall break approved by SenateA three-day fall recess was approved by McMaster’s Senate Wednesday.
February 13, 2013
‘Signs of Hope’ to address local poverty reductionJeff Wingard and the McMaster Community Poverty Initiative will host a free panel discussion on Thursday afternoon.
February 13, 2013
Scientists discover small molecules from bacteria make nanoscale nuggets of goldCould scientists one day be panning for gold in a Petri dish?
February 12, 2013
New look at human fossil suggests Eastern Europe was an important pathway in evolutionA fossilized bone fragment found buried deep in the soil of a Serbian cave is causing scientists to reconsider what happened during a critical period in human development, when the strands of modern humanity were still coming together.
February 12, 2013
Pure Excellence: Gina Browne receives national nursing awardMcMaster professor has received the 2013 Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement 'Excellence Through Evidence' award.
February 11, 2013
A Serbian mandible, gold-digging bacteria and can colours taste like broccoli?McMaster's experts making headlines in the news.
February 11, 2013
McMaster swimmers break three OUA records during weekend actionStrong showings in basketball, fencing and a hard-fought effort from the volleyball teams rounded out an exciting weekend for McMaster's student athletes.
February 11, 2013
How McMaster spent its day in the snow, as documented by youHere's what the aftermath of the big storm looked like at and around McMaster, as documented by you on Twitter and Instagram.
February 8, 2013
‘Walk to Freedom’ will reflect on Black History MonthRosa Parks, the Montgomery Bus Boycott and local black history will all be covered during Tuesday lecture and film screening.
February 7, 2013
Students honoured for academic perfection, excellencePresident's Award winners and Provost Honour Roll recipients hailed at Wednesday evening ceremony in CIBC Hall.
February 6, 2013
Peer Support Line opens on campusThe McMaster Students Union will begin piloting a peer support phone line Wednesday night.
February 5, 2013
Big Mac marketing, peanut allergies and should we bring back dinosaurs?Just a few of the topics covered by McMaster's faculty in the media this week.