McMaster Archive

April 13, 2022

McMaster Faculty of Science celebrates 25 years of excellence in the life sciences

The Honours Life Sciences program at McMaster is marking 25 years of excellence by featuring and reflecting on the experiences of its faculty, current students, and alumni.

April 12, 2022

McMaster students try to break Guinness World Record – for a good cause

A group of McMaster students are trying to Break the Guinness World Record for the largest online quiz. Money raised through the event will go towards the planting of trees.

April 11, 2022

McMaster ranked one of the world’s top 50 universities for life sciences and medicine

McMaster is one of the 50 best schools to study life sciences and medicine, ranking 49th internationally and number 4 in Canada, according to an international ranking of universities. 

April 8, 2022

Rapid antigen tests available across campus during exam season

Beginning April 11, students, faculty and staff can pick up Rapid Antigen Test kits at six McMaster locations.

April 8, 2022

Author Pasha Malla wraps up his year as the Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence

The author and poet spent a year in teaching, workshops and consultation with writers from the McMaster and Hamilton community.

April 7, 2022

McMaster students recognized and awarded for contributions made during workplace co-op placements

Nine McMaster students have been nominated or have won awards for contributions made during their co-op placements.

April 7, 2022

Saying farewell to Boris Brott, Canadian maestro and McMaster friend

The McMaster community is profoundly saddened by the loss of conductor and classical music ambassador Boris Brott. Tributes continue to pour in from researchers, friends, faculty and alumni.

April 7, 2022

How McMaster students are helping student refugees integrate into campus community

Every year, the student group WUSC McMaster mobilizes to help two student refugees adjust to life in Canada and to integrate into the campus community.

April 6, 2022

Athletics and Recreation to host anti-racism symposium

The day-long event will bring together Ontario University Athletics student athletes and administrators to discuss anti-racist initiatives and best practices.

April 5, 2022

‘Building community:’ How the Black Student Mentorship Program is making a difference at McMaster

The Black Student Mentorship Program (BSMP) was launched in 2020 to create community among Black students and faculty at McMaster.

April 4, 2022

Student emerging artists display work in McMaster Museum of Art exhibit

Graduating students in McMaster’s School of the Arts’ Bachelor of Fine Arts program are displaying their work in a graduation exhibition at the McMaster Museum of Art.

April 1, 2022

Take a seat: Storytelling is the star in this year’s GradFlix Showcase

From concept to final cut, the curtain is ready to lift on this year’s McMaster GradFlix Final Showcase.

March 31, 2022

Students take to the stage for year-end McMaster musicals

McMaster students are getting the chance to put their musical, singing, dancing and acting talents on display at in-person performances of several year-end musicals.

March 30, 2022

Tips for organizations to manage the return to office

Haniyeh Yousofpour, an assistant professor in human resources and management in the DeGroote School of Business, shares tips for how to engage employees in the return to work process to increase adoption and satisfaction amongst the workforce.

March 29, 2022

How to Use Evidence to Make Better Organizational Decisions

Denise Rousseau, a professor of organizational behaviour and public policy known for developing the theory of the psychological contract, discusses the power of effective management.

March 28, 2022

McMaster launches Canada’s first graduate degree in midwifery

The new MSc was designed in response to a global call for midwives to play an increased leadership role in health-care organizations and systems.

March 28, 2022

McMaster projects offer experiential learning opportunities for emerging student leaders

The two multi-year projects aim to diversify the destination countries typically made available to students and are geared towards students who have been typically under-represented in international study/work programs.  

March 25, 2022

McMaster to pause vaccine and mask requirements from May 1: A letter from the President and Provost

As of May 1, the university will pause its vaccine policy and masking requirement for the spring and summer terms.

March 25, 2022

DeGroote Executive MBA professor named international educator of the year

Arshad Ahmad’s significant impact in the higher education sector has garnered him the prestigious 2022 International Educator of the Year by the Academy of International Business (AIB) distinction.

March 25, 2022

McCall MacBain Scholarship finalist credits unique IBH program for his success

William Stephenson one of 50 Canadian finalists for a prestigious McCall MacBain leadership scholarship.