McMaster Archive

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.

March 24, 2022

Connections through the camera: Mac student’s photography project helps foster online community

William Liu is the creator behind the @MacPresence Instagram page, which features his portraits of McMaster community members on McMaster's campus.

March 21, 2022

Verena Tunnicliffe’s deep-sea discoveries transformed science

The marine biologist and Mac grad discovered a whole new ecosystem on the ocean floor, fundamentally changing medicine, astrophysics and how we understand evolution.

March 18, 2022

Your campus: Have your say

What do you like about our campus? Anything you'd change? Take five minutes to fill out a survey online or in person, and help McMaster shape the next Campus Master Plan. 

March 18, 2022

McMaster pledges $800,000 to support forcibly displaced students, scholars and researchers

McMaster University’s six Faculties and the Office of the Provost launch two funds to support students, scholars and researchers at risk from around the world

March 17, 2022

Theatre and Film Studies Honours Performance Series launches March 17

Students in the graduating class of the Theatre and Film Studies program will be presenting a series of original theatre works between March 17 and April 2.

March 17, 2022

McMaster PhD student writes children’s book exploring the mind-body connection

Shania Bhopa is the author of 'Gurk and Bianca: The great adventure of the gut and the brain on a path to mindfulness.'

March 16, 2022

New Director, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office appointed

After a comprehensive search process facilitated by Odgers Berndtson, Lenore Lukasik-Foss will be joining McMaster to take up the position of Director, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) & Anti-Oppression Programs (AOP). 

March 15, 2022

Leading through change: McMaster CTO Gayleen Gray reflects on technology’s role in higher education

Gayleen Gray, McMaster’s assistant vice-president and chief technology officer, reflects on how technology connects us in a remote environment, the communities and leaders transforming higher education and how the IT landscape at McMaster has changed.

March 14, 2022

Collaborating for a safe, respectful St. Patrick’s Day

McMaster has been working with the Hamilton Police Services, Hamilton Paramedic Service and Hamilton By-Law to promote safety and respect ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

March 14, 2022

Provost begins two searches for vice-provost roles

With the current vice-provost (International Affairs) and the vice-provost and dean of Graduate Studies approaching the end of their appointments, the search is beginning to appoint their replacements from within the McMaster community. 

March 14, 2022

McMaster joins universities from around the world to launch climate action scholarships for international students

Students from island nations will be supported in their graduate work to address climate change through a new scholarship program that was developed at the University of Cambridge and inspired by Prince Charles.

March 11, 2022

McMaster appoints acting vice-president for University Advancement

AVP and chief facilities officer Debbie Martin is taking on the additional role of acting vice-president UA as of the beginning of May.

March 11, 2022

Students, please be good neighbours this St. Patrick’s Day: A message from Dean of Students Sean Van Koughnett  

Our students have been phenomenal about caring for each other and our surrounding community. Let’s keep that momentum going.