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July 27, 2023
The Flying Trapeze: Oppenheimer’s McMaster triple-featureJ. Robert Oppenheimer delivered three Whidden Lectures at McMaster in 1962, addressing a crowd so large, the lectures had to be moved to a larger venue.
July 20, 2023
10 students named Wilson Leadership Scholar Award winnersThe award was started through the vision and generosity of Chancellor Emeritus Lynton “Red” Wilson in order to develop the next generation of Canadian leaders.
July 19, 2023
Inspiring the next generation of Indigenous scholarsThe IndigiNerds program helps prepare Indigenous undergraduates for graduate school by giving them the opportunity to conduct intensive, hands-on research at McMaster.
July 18, 2023
Word of mouth: Club promotes healthy smiles for allNew grads Ashley and Breanna Bolliger are providing community members with free dental kits and education on the importance of good oral hygiene.
July 14, 2023
Forbes ranks McMaster one of Canada’s top employers for diversityThe university rose 22 positions to the No. 3 spot in the annual rankings of organizations that excel in creating diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces.
July 13, 2023
New electric boilers will reduce campus carbon emissions 23 per centThe two new boilers, partially funded by the federal government, mark a major step toward meeting the university’s aggressive emissions reduction goals.
July 12, 2023
‘My passion and privilege’: McMaster clinician-scientist heads to Paris to plan for 2024 OlympicsMargo Mountjoy, a clinical professor in the Department of Family Medicine, shares her excitement about using her expertise to support the elite athletes that will compete at the Summer 2024 Olympic Games.
July 11, 2023
McMaster integrated science graduate follows love of ecology to PrincetonHenry Gage, a recent graduate of McMaster’s renowned Integrated Science Program, will start a direct-entry PhD in ecology at Princeton University this summer.
July 7, 2023
‘It has become necessary to have conversations about AI’s role within the academic setting’McMaster students, faculty members and a new grad share their reflections on the U21 symposium keynote address on generative AI and the future of education.
June 30, 2023
What will Canada look like in the future?The Future of Canada Project asked kids the same thing it's asking thought leaders. Their vision for the future included a healthier environment, more electric cars ... and competitive soccer-playing robots.
June 30, 2023
Fishing for Science: McMaster students empower Hamilton youth to study water science and remediationResearchers and grad students led a hands-on learning experience for a new generation to study Hamilton Harbour’s ecosystem.
June 30, 2023
McMaster Chancellor Santee Smith, professors and community members appointed to Order of CanadaMcMaster Indigenous Research Institute director Savage Bear, Professor Jeffrey Weitz, the chancellor, a professor emeritus and several other accomplished Canadians with strong ties to McMaster have been recognized for their outstanding contributions.
June 30, 2023
‘A creative force:’ Chancellor Santee Smith appointed to Order of CanadaThe multiple award-winning artist, producer and curator is one of several people with McMaster connections named in this summer’s Order of Canada announcement.
June 30, 2023
News from the Office of the Vice-President, ResearchEffective, July 1, 2023, Andy Knights will begin a one-year term as Acting Vice-President, Research.
June 29, 2023
Message from President David Farrar following gender-based attack at the University of WaterlooMcMaster stands united with our colleagues and students at the University of Waterloo after an act of gender-based violence that has shaken their campus and all of us who stand together against any form of hate, discrimination or violence.
June 23, 2023
McMaster to host top global universities in exploration of the future of higher educationRepresentatives from the world’s top research-intensive universities will discuss the role of AI and preparing students for future employability at the 2023 Educational Innovation Symposium.
June 22, 2023
Azrieli Foundation’s $1.8M gift supports the creation of a Hamilton-based Learning Health System for children with neurodevelopmental disordersThe Pediatric Learning Health System (LHS) for Neurodevelopment will be housed at the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, part of Hamilton Health Sciences’ McMaster Children’s Hospital.
June 20, 2023
Future of Canada Project announces seven Future Fellowship recipientsThis cohort will carry out individual projects that will analyze, imagine and explore where Canada is headed.
June 19, 2023
‘You are our future’ — Indigenous grad celebrates students’ journeysThe first Indigenous Graduation Celebration since the creation of the Indigenous Studies department was marked by drumming, dancing, laughter, tears and joy.
June 16, 2023
Dean of graduate studies champions federal support for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at ParliamentUniversities need more funding to support graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, Steve Hranilovic told a House of Commons committee on science and research.