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March 2, 2011
Ask a Mac Expert: Why has the price of gas gone up?Atif Kubursi, professor of economics, talks about the impact uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have had on the cost of oil, as well as why it won't just be the price of gas that goes up.
March 2, 2011
Killam Fellow sets sights on superbugsMcMaster researcher Gerry Wright will dedicate the next two years to an ambitious project in antibiotic resistance after being awarded a prestigious Killam Research Fellowship.
March 1, 2011
McMaster teams up with IBM to create energy-smart buildings on campusIn an effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions and save on operating costs, McMaster University is partnering with IBM to create energy-smart buildings on campus.
February 28, 2011
Vanier Scholar says dengue fever doesn’t discriminateThe mosquito may be an annoyance for Canadian cottagers and campers, but for the inhabitants of the world's tropical regions, the insect can be deadly.
February 28, 2011
MD appointed new LEO Pharma chairDr. Mark Crowther's appointment as the inaugural holder of the LEO Pharma Chair in Thromboembolism is seen as a stepping stone for discovering new ways of treating and managing deadly blood clots.
February 25, 2011
Woman of Influence: Q & A with cross-country star Jessica PearoCross-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 2010A 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 ParkA key partner at the McMaster Innovation Park officially opened its doors Wednesday.
February 22, 2011
Endurance exercise prevents premature agingEndurance 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 seriesAs 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 RJCPaul 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 McMasterTwo 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 roleWhat 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 saferWeapons 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 McMasterThe archives of one of Jamaica's most important cultural icons will be given to McMaster on Sunday.
February 11, 2011
Bioactive paper closer to commercializationBioactive 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 fibrillationMcMaster 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 childrenA 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.