McMaster Archive

February 24, 2012

Brantford physician recognized for her empathy for dying patients

Dr. Bernadette McNeil was awarded the 2012 Elizabeth J. Latimer Prize in Palliative Care on Thursday.

February 24, 2012

Government of Canada supports McMaster University graduates

Graduates and grad students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) will benefit from up to $787,500 in funding

February 24, 2012

Pedestrian crosswalk pilot project is a go

New crosswalk signs installed at several locations throughout campus.

February 23, 2012

Students helping students build their interest in science

'Let's Talk Science' will bring 170 high school students to McMaster on Friday, in an effort to demonstrate the rewards of an education in the sciences.

February 23, 2012

Real life ‘Risky Business’ for Adrian Bartha

Taking chances in your career may be the key to long-term success, especially for recent grads.

February 22, 2012

‘Eighteenth-Century Fiction’ recognized for excellence in research

McMaster-based journal honoured with the Voyager Award from the Council of Editors of Learned Journals

February 21, 2012

From sun and sand to community service: The new Spring Break is nothing like the old

It's not what most students imagine when they think of Reading Week.

February 17, 2012

‘Adventure Running Kids’ in race for People’s Choice Award

With a little bit of help, a children's outdoor adventure program launched by two McMaster professors can expand its operations

February 17, 2012

Can heparin be used in cancer treatment?

For decades, the blood thinner heparin has been used to prevent and treat blood clots. Could it be just as effective in treating cancer?

February 16, 2012

Scientists use light echoes to re-observe erupting star

An international team of scientists, including two astronomers from McMaster University, has been able to re-observe an event first seen on Earth more than 150 years ago.

February 15, 2012

McMaster receives treasure trove of ad materials from Pirate Group

A significant collection of advertising campaign materials from some of North America's most iconic brands has been donated to McMaster University.

February 14, 2012

Multiple JUNO nominees from McMaster

Arkells, Junior Boys, Diana Panton up for awards at this year's ceremony in Ottawa

February 14, 2012

Four Marauders win gold at OUA Wrestling Championship

Home team claims four gold medals in weekend tourney at Burridge Gymnasium

February 13, 2012

Bourns Lecture challenges exclusion of pregnant women in research

Pregnant women get sick and sick women get pregnant. For pregnant women to receive appropriate care, their treating clinicians need pregnancy-specific data about safety, toxicity, dosage, side effects and contraindications.

February 9, 2012

Two McMaster educators named 3M National Teaching Fellows

Two McMaster faculty members have been selected to join an elite group of outstanding university instructors to receive 3M National Teaching Fellowships.

February 8, 2012

School closures slow spread of H1N1

Closing elementary and secondary schools can help slow the spread of infectious disease and should be considered as a control measure during pandemic outbreaks, according to a McMaster-led study.

February 7, 2012

Seminar puts focus on community-engaged learning

Students, staff, faculty and community members turned out Monday afternoon for the latest installment of the McMaster Seminar on Higher Education.

February 6, 2012

$30M gift to fast-forward health care research, education and care at McMaster University

A Hamilton family is giving McMaster University $30 million to accelerate the university's innovations in health research, education and care.

February 2, 2012

Nick’s picks: The best Superbowl ads of all-time

Nick Bontis on the top five Superbowl ads of all-time.

February 1, 2012

Forward with Integrity task forces

As the discussion and implementation of the principles and priorities outlined in the President's letter Forward with Integrity proceed around the campus, a number of interdisciplinary task forces comprised of faculty, staff and students have begun meeting to consider ways to advance the University's priorities related to research, student experience, community engagement and internationalization.