McMaster Archive

June 7, 2012

Blood test identifies increased risk of death following surgery

A simple blood test can help identify people who are at high risk of dying within a month after non-cardiac surgery, a study by McMaster researchers has found.

June 7, 2012

McMaster announces new provost

David Wilkinson has been appointed McMaster's provost and vice-president, academic.

June 6, 2012

Dean of science to be new VP research at Western

Western University has announced the appointment of John Capone as its new vice- president, research.

June 5, 2012

Alumni row to world record, Olympic berth

McMaster alumni Doug Csima and Jeremiah Brown have qualified for the Summer Olympics.

June 4, 2012

Transit of Venus: An amazing lineup

On Tuesday, June 5, Venus will pass between Earth and the sun for only the seventh time in recorded history, a celestial event called a transit, and one that will not occur again until 2117.

May 31, 2012

A head – and a heart – for science

She's a high-achieving young scientist just months from completing her PhD project in biomedical engineering.

May 31, 2012

Nobel laureate to headline Alumni Weekend

Thursday evening marks the beginning of McMaster's Alumni Weekend.

May 31, 2012

ERP vendor announced

McMaster has taken another major step towards the University's Vision 2020 technology plan and Systems Renewal with the signing of a contract with a supplier for a new ERP

May 30, 2012

[Video] Brushing the dirt off local history

The archaeological field school course gives students hands-on experience working at the site, located on the wetland's north shore in the Royal Botanical Gardens.

May 29, 2012

iPhone captures time-lapse video of bike route to campus

Dwayne Ali, a master's student in communications and new media, filmed a time-lapse  video of his bike route to campus Monday for Bike to Work Day.

May 29, 2012

Faculty of Science on forefront of Forward with Integrity

With many Forward with Integrity priorities focused on identifying and delivering new  and innovative ways to teach and learn, Dean of Science John Capone says his Faculty is  well-placed to lead by example.

May 28, 2012

To Inifiniti and Beyond at Museum of Art

This summer, Hamilton-born Gary Spearin steps into two roles at the McMaster Museum of Art: artist and guest curator.

May 28, 2012

Conference shines spotlight on toxic BPA

Researchers, scientists and policymakers will gather at McMaster this week to chart a  new course for research into potentially toxic substances to which many of us are  exposed every day.

May 28, 2012

Staff honoured with President’s Awards for Outstanding Service

More than 130 McMaster employees were celebrated May 24 at the annual President's Awards for Outstanding Service.

May 25, 2012

Researchers discover drug destroys human cancer stem cells but not healthy ones

A team of scientists at McMaster has discovered that the drug thioridazine successfully kills cancer stem cells in the human while avoiding the toxic side-effects of conventional cancer treatments.

May 25, 2012

Quiz: Are you smarter than a Brain Bee contestant?

Canadian high schoolers will converge at McMaster this weekend for a battle of the brains. How would you stack up against them?

May 25, 2012

Honorary doctorate for engineering professor

Engineering professor Jamal Deen will receive a unique honour in Spain on Friday.

May 24, 2012

McMaster opens spinal cord injury, cancer centres

McMaster opened its WB Family Foundation Centre for Spinal Cord Research and Rehabilitation and Centre for Cancer Education, Research and Rehabilitation Wednesday.

May 23, 2012

[Video] Why do we love Facebook?

Three McMaster experts talk social networking, IPOs and why we love Facebook.

May 22, 2012

Professor honoured for work in visual arts

Visual artist Liss Platt's diverse set of skills have been recognized by the Hamilton arts community.