McMaster Archive

May 3, 2023

Secrets of the mystery box revealed by award-winning professor

Students face a tough choice in Krista Howarth’s kinesiology course. Should they take the guaranteed bonus mark on their final exam or take their chances with the mystery box?

May 1, 2023

Partnerships in teaching and learning: spotlight on year 2 implementation grant projects

Some of last year’s Partnered in Teaching and Learning grant recipients share how their work has brought collaboration and partnership to life in teaching and learning communities across McMaster.

May 1, 2023

Marking Safety and Health Week at McMaster 

McMaster community members are invited to a BBQ and Vendor Fair on Wednesday, May 3rd as part of the weeklong event.

April 26, 2023

Hamilton philanthropist Margaret Juravinski invests again in health research with new $5.1-million gift

From pediatric care to serving patients in residential care, Juravinski gift supports health research across the lifespan.

April 21, 2023

Students meet with Hamilton sustainability professionals to learn about green jobs

McMaster students got the chance to explore the breadth of sustainability careers at a recent networking event.

April 20, 2023

McMaster announces new Vice-President, University Advancement

Advancement expert Lili Litwin will join McMaster on June 1 

April 20, 2023

New appointments will boost research innovation and impact

Engineering physics professor Leyla Soleymani has been appointed Associate Vice-President, Research (Commercialization & Entrepreneurship); and psychology, neuroscience and behaviour professor Sukhvinder Obhi have been appointed Associate Vice-President, Research (Society & Impact).

April 20, 2023

McMaster welcomes experienced scholar and administrator to lead the Equity and Inclusion Office

Barrington Walker has been appointed as vice-provost, Equity and Inclusion starting on May 1, 2023.

April 19, 2023

Science champion wins GradFlix competition

Emily Robson is the winner of this year’s GradFlix competition for her one-minute video on the amount of microplastics in freshwater mussels collected from the Grand River.

April 19, 2023

Update on masking at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

Effective April 19, both HHS and St. Joseph’s will begin phasing out universal masking requirements at all sites where there is no direct patient contact.

April 18, 2023

Tech futurist and McMaster grad on building a new, better iteration of the internet

Can the next iteration of the internet be better? Lindsey McInerney thinks it can be — if we ask the right questions.

April 18, 2023

Two McMaster students awarded prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarships 

Abby Buller and Jessie Meanwell will pursue master's degrees at McGill. The scholarships are awarded based on character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength and intellectual curiosity.  

April 17, 2023

Music therapy improves student mental health, study shows

A study of undergraduate students during the pandemic found that online music therapy was as effective at lowering stress and anxiety as traditional talk therapy.

April 14, 2023

Karin Stephenson named new director, Nuclear Research and Education Support

Stephenson will be a key member of McMaster’s nuclear leadership team, supporting and advancing the University’s world-class nuclear research and education programs.

April 14, 2023

Have your say in shaping the food system on McMaster’s campus

Community members are invited to share their thoughts about the food system on campus through a survey that will help in the creation of McMaster’s Campus Food Charter.

April 14, 2023

Tips and resources for exam time 

Looking for quiet study spaces, stress relief or peer support? There are many people and places here to help you get through the final intense weeks of the term. 

April 13, 2023

Pilot project puts free menstrual hygiene products in washrooms on McMaster’s campus

The McMaster Period Equity Project aims to provide free pads and tampons to students, staff and faculty through bins and dispensers in select washrooms on McMaster’s main campus. 

April 13, 2023

ACCESS Tech donuts for donation drive back on campus

McMaster will be hosting the next ACCESS Tech donation drive on April 21st from 11:00am to 1:00pm on BSB lawn.

April 13, 2023

McMaster’s graduate residence means new housing options for students

Starting next week, incoming graduate students will be invited to choose their new McMaster home from a variety of fully furnished apartment styles.

April 13, 2023

Donald Sprung remembered as an extraordinary physicist, teacher, mentor

Flags will be lowered starting Friday in memory of the former dean of science, fondly remembered for his passion for teaching, research and mentorship.