McMaster Archive

February 25, 2011

Woman of Influence: Q & A with cross-country star Jessica Pearo

Cross-country runner Jessica Pearo has been named one of the top female scholar- athletes in the province.

February 23, 2011

McMaster study named top paper of 2010

A McMaster research study showing the community benefit of child vaccination has been chosen as the 2010 research paper of the year by the prestigious science journal The Lancet.

February 23, 2011

CANMET opens doors at McMaster Innovation Park

A key partner at the McMaster Innovation Park officially opened its doors Wednesday.

February 22, 2011

Endurance exercise prevents premature aging

Endurance exercise can stop you from looking and feeling old and may even help you live longer, a study by McMaster University researchers has found.

February 22, 2011

Area high school students compete for title of ‘best brain’

The eighth annual McMaster Brain Bee will take place Tuesday, putting high school students from Hamilton, Halton and Niagara in the hot seat as they compete for the title of "best brain".

February 17, 2011

President Deane launches video series

As part of ongoing efforts to keep the community informed, Patrick Deane is launching a new online video series called "This month with the President - A video conversation with the McMaster community".

February 17, 2011

What does the Egyptian uprising mean for the region?

Robert O'Brien, professor and chair of political science, talks about the protests now raging in several countries as a result of those held in Tunisia and Egypt.

February 16, 2011

McMaster opens interfaith centre at RJC

Paul Bates, dean of the DeGroote School of Business, is no stranger to the fast-paced lifestyle of a financial executive working on Bay Street. As the former president of Charles Schwab Canada, Bates understands first hand that long days at the office often leaves little time for personal, spiritual and religious reflection.

February 16, 2011

Iraqi librarians learn tricks of the trade at McMaster

Two Iraqi librarians are at McMaster this week receiving training that will help in the rebuilding of their war-torn country.

February 15, 2011

Future engineers define their role

What started as hundreds of responses completing the phrase "My role as an engineer is to..." has now been transformed into a 10' by 10' banner in the Engineering Technology Building.

February 14, 2011

Weapons detection system could make airports, public buildings safer

Weapons detection technology being developed by McMaster researchers can't come soon enough for busy travelers.

February 11, 2011

Jamaican icon’s archives to be given to McMaster

The archives of one of Jamaica's most important cultural icons will be given to McMaster on Sunday.

February 11, 2011

Bioactive paper closer to commercialization

Bioactive paper that can detect and ward off life-threatening bacteria and viruses is one step closer to being brought to market today.

February 10, 2011

New findings hold promise for those with atrial fibrillation

McMaster researchers have found there is a better way to prevent stroke for people with irregular heartbeats.

February 9, 2011

Urban growth may pose danger to children

A new study suggests rapid urban growth may lead to greater risks for children, who are more likely to be struck and severely injured by automobiles.

February 9, 2011

Alumnus wins CBC’s Canada Reads

Alumnus and former McMaster Students Union president Terry Fallis' book The Best Laid Plans has won CBC Radio's Canada Reads contest.

February 8, 2011

Black History Month at McMaster

February is Black History Month and there are a number of events happening on and around campus in recognition of the month.

February 8, 2011

Turn, baby, turn

Turning a breech baby earlier in pregnancy results in fewer babies being in a breech position, but does not decrease the chance of a caesarean birth, an international study led by McMaster University researchers has found.

February 7, 2011

Stars of humanities honoured Friday

The Faculty of Humanities recognized its best Friday.

February 4, 2011

Your opinion could get you a free iPad

On Feb 7, invitation emails to participate the 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) will start to reach McMaster first and senior year students.