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March 8, 2022
McMaster recognized as top Diversity EmployerFor the fourth consecutive year, McMaster is being recognized for successful workplace diversity initiatives in a variety of areas.
March 8, 2022
Mother and daughter McMaster grads help launch program supporting Afghan refugeesMcMaster graduate Hila Taraky and her mother Marufa Shinwari, a PhD student at McMaster, are drawing on their experiences as refugees, working with community partners across Hamilton to support those displaced and targeted by the Taliban in their home country of Afghanistan.
March 8, 2022
International Women’s Day: Reflections and advice from women across McMasterVoices across the McMaster community share their experiences challenging the status quo, who inspires them to #BreakTheBias and how we can further remove barriers for women.
March 7, 2022
Rapid test distribution continues at McMaster campusesMcMaster students, faculty and staff can pick up rapid antigen tests on a first-come, first-served basis at pop-up distribution events this week.
March 7, 2022
McMaster professor adapting open biology textbook to include Canadian contentThe adapted textbook will put a Canadian context on introductory level biology content and showcase the diversity in science.
March 4, 2022
McMaster faculty, students and grads take home Women of Distinction awardsFrom Young Trailblazer to Lifetime Achievement, meet the extraordinary women connected with McMaster who were recognized this week with YWCA of Hamilton Women of Distinction awards.
March 4, 2022
GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic coming back to McMaster’s campus March 16thThe clinic is open to McMaster students, faculty and staff as well as to members of the Hamilton community for first, second and third doses. Children aged five and up can receive vaccinations at the clinic.
March 4, 2022
‘Every second counts’— McMaster students share how you can help support the people of UkraineMembers of the McMaster Ukrainian Student Association (MUSA) share their perspectives on the escalating crisis in Ukraine and how campus community members can show their support.
March 4, 2022
McMaster offers support to Ukrainian community membersWe know the situation in Ukraine and global events are upsetting for many members of our community. If you need to talk or are looking for support, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
March 2, 2022
GO Transit increases student discountFull-time McMaster students using a PRESTO card will get a 40 per cent discount on GO and UP, and free connections from GO to local transit.
March 2, 2022
Three-year review of Sexual Violence and Discrimination and Harassment Policies to beginMcMaster’s scheduled review of the Sexual Violence and Discrimination and Harassment Policies is beginning this spring as part of the university’s regular three-year review process.
March 1, 2022
Athletics and Recreation creates 21 financial awards for Black student athletesThe department is also organizing a symposium focused on antiracism and seeking feedback to shape ongoing initiatives to create a more inclusive culture.
February 28, 2022
Rapid tests available to students Wednesday at pop-up site on campusRapid antigen tests will be available Wednesday March 2 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for McMaster students who have not received a test kit from the PGCLL Service Desk.
February 28, 2022
Back to Mac Eng: where robots roam and design solutions thriveWith the winter semester underway, here’s how students are embracing new and ground-breaking engineering design courses – 2PX3 and 1P13 – and returning to classroom activity.
February 28, 2022
Black History Month: Events happening this week at McMasterVirtual and in-person events are happening throughout the month of February to mark Black History Month here at McMaster and in our community.
February 25, 2022
MacDATA Institute’s newest fellows working to unveil new insights from complex dataThree graduate students have received fellowships from McMaster’s MacDATA Institute to pursue interdisciplinary projects using new and innovative data science methodologies.
February 25, 2022
Finding The Evidence To Change BehaviourThe DeGroote School of Business' Catherine Connelly has been named one of 50 emerging leaders reinventing how Canada does business by the Globe and Mail Report on Business.
February 23, 2022
Finding joy in the unexpected: Mac grads share stories of adversity and resilienceMac grads Keegan Johnson and Rachel Wilson-Jeffers share their stories to help remind others that while life doesn’t always take the route one expects, the unexpected detours can still bring joy.
February 23, 2022
McMaster VP Advancement taking on a new roleAfter more than three decades of dedication to McMaster Vice-President, University Advancement Mary Williams is taking on a new challenge at the University of Toronto. She will be leaving McMaster at the beginning of May.
February 23, 2022
McMaster to maintain vaccination mandateMcMaster and Ontario’s other universities will maintain their COVID-19 vaccination policies until at least the end of the term to minimize uncertainty and disruption to our students, staff, faculty and communities.