January 27, 2022
McMaster ranks among 50 most international universities in the worldMcMaster has been ranked one of the world’s most international universities in an annual global ranking by Times Higher Education.
January 27, 2022
Summer lab program brings in diverse studentsThe Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences Summer Scholars Program (SSP) is a fully funded 12-week program designed to address the significant racial, ethnic and gender gaps in students enrolled in STEM degree programs.
January 27, 2022
Thrive Week: Kind Thoughts Box and Digital Gratitude WallWhether you’re on campus or on a screen elsewhere, help yourself to a quick serving of positivity with a visit to the Kind Thoughts Box at the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning, or to the digital gratitude wall.
January 26, 2022
Surgical masks available for students, faculty and staff at McMasterTo help ensure that people feel as comfortable as possible, the university is offering Level 3 surgical masks free of charge for all students, faculty and staff, for those who wish to use them.
January 26, 2022
Celebrating Black Excellence – February 2022Arig al Shaibah, AVP Equity and Inclusion, shares some of the plans in place for Black History Month at McMaster.
January 25, 2022
Chancellor Santee Smith creating ‘Talking Earth,’ an art commission focused on clay and ceramic traditionsSmith has been working in the Faculty of Humanities’ art studio spaces alongside potter Jordi Alfaro and School of the Arts professor Carmela Alfaro-Laganse.
January 25, 2022
DeGroote Knowledge Labs: How the digital divide affects older adultsThe Digital Divide is whether you can access technology like the internet or not. Professor Milena Head discusses how this divide affects older adults.
January 25, 2022
Thrive Week 2022: Students share stories of resilienceAs part of Thrive Week at McMaster, two students share their stories of building resilience and effectively managing the stress of personal and academic responsibilities.
January 24, 2022
Explore ways to support your mental health at Thrive Week 2022Thrive Week is a chance to come together as a community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health.
January 21, 2022
McMaster update on masking options for winter termWhile different masks work in different settings, McMaster has ordered some Level 3 surgical masks to give students, faculty and staff who wish to use them.
January 21, 2022
Ask a McMaster Expert: Guidance on masking quality and fitWe spoke with McMaster experts to answer your questions around what makes a good quality mask, the importance of fit and current Public Health guidelines for masking.
January 21, 2022
Indigenous Health Learning Lodge opens at McMasterThe Indigenous Health Learning Lodge (IHLL) will be a new home for Indigenous faculty, staff and learners, as well as others who want to learn about Indigenizing health science education and Indigenous culture.
January 20, 2022
Virtual talk celebrates tenacious Canadian journalist Judith RobinsonThe political journalist proved a force of nature from the 1930s through the 1950s, contributing to ideas that shaped 20th century Canadian political thought.
January 20, 2022
May Cohen, a pioneering doctor for women’s rights, donates her papers to McMasterRetired physician May Cohen, who spent her career fighting for women's rights, has donated her documents to McMaster’s Health Sciences Archives in the hopes it will serve inspiration for those fighting for gender equality today.
January 19, 2022
McMaster hosting on-campus vaccination clinic on Jan. 21McMaster University is hosting a second vaccination clinic on campus this week in partnership with Hamilton Public Health. All students, staff, visitors and faculty are welcome.
January 19, 2022
Thirty years ago, McMaster graduate Roberta Bondar became the first Canadian woman in spaceRoberta Bondar, a graduate of McMaster’s medical program, became the first Canadian woman in space when she flew aboard the space shuttle Discovery in January 1992.
January 18, 2022
New book tells McMaster’s story of transformative leadershipIn his newly released book 'Transformative: McMaster University’s Tradition of Breaking with Tradition', two-time McMaster graduate Scott Koblyk explores the drive, intelligence and innovation required to take a mid-sized Canadian university from good to great.
January 17, 2022
McMaster closed on Monday, January 17 due to inclement weatherMcMaster is closed on Monday, January 17 due to a significant winter storm hitting Hamilton and much of southern Ontario.
January 14, 2022
Winter 2022: Study spaces, eating placesHere is some guidance, suggested locations and tips on how to navigate campus outside of instructional spaces as we gradually return to campus this winter.
January 14, 2022
Back to Mac: Instructor Guide to Winter 2022This guide is intended to provide key information and resources for teaching and learning this term as McMaster incrementally welcomes students, staff and faculty back to campus.