May 14, 2021
School of Nursing to gain additional enrolmentMcMaster University’s School of Nursing (SON) will see an increase in student enrolment as a result of the provincial announcement of $35 million in funding to recruit 2,000 new nurses Friday.
May 14, 2021
Awards recognize inspiring, student-centred educatorsFive faculty members receive the President’s Awards for Outstanding Teaching and Learning, in recognition of their commitment to innovation, continued excellence in teaching and dedication to students’ learning.
May 14, 2021
Three students selected for Wilson Leadership Scholar AwardAfter an entirely virtual selection process, three new undergraduate Wilson Leaders have been selected. They will participate in an intensive leadership development program from September 2021 to April 2022.
May 13, 2021
“It was a joy”: Reflections from the 2020 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in ResidenceJanet Marie Rogers may have faced one of the most challenging terms as the Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence, but she speaks excitedly about the experience of nurturing local writers and storytellers.
May 13, 2021
Construction begins on McMaster’s 10 Bay Graduate ResidenceConstruction is beginning on McMaster University’s 10 Bay Graduate Residence on the southwest corner of King Street West and Bay Street South in downtown Hamilton, adding vibrancy to the community in multiple ways.
May 12, 2021
Physics & astronomy award to connect racialized students with researchersThe Physics & Astronomy Research Experience Award is for undergraduate Faculty of Science students who identify as racialized, Black and/or Indigenous and have an interest in research.
May 12, 2021
Petro Canada-McMaster University Young Innovator Award Recipients AnnouncedThe award recognizes the achievements of a scholar in the first eight years of their research career.
May 11, 2021
Fall 2021 residence updateMcMaster has been working closely with Hamilton Public Health to create a plan which focuses on a safe return to residence for incoming first-year students.
May 11, 2021
How to be good guests on stolen landArtist-in-residence Cole Alvis facilitates an exploration of colonialism, abolition and social justice through theatre.
May 11, 2021
Creating access to safe milk in Kenya to prevent a future pandemicCross-university student team designs solution to reduce the spread of a deadly coronavirus.
May 10, 2021
AVP Equity and Inclusion Arig al Shaibah honoured with prestigious industry awardArig al Shaibah is being recognized by the Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC), earning the 2021 award in equity, diversity and inclusion.
May 10, 2021
Meet McMaster’s spring 2021 honorary degree recipientsNine honorary degree recipients to be celebrated for their noteworthy contributions during June convocation ceremonies.
May 7, 2021
New sustainable chemistry program a first in CanadaThe department of chemistry and chemical biology within the Faculty of Science has launched a new program that will prepare students to help build a zero-carbon economy.
May 7, 2021
New MacDATA fellows to study superbugs, cryptocurrency, river ice and real estateFour graduate students have received fellowships from McMaster’s MacDATA Institute to pursue interdisciplinary projects that apply data analysis, collection and curation methodologies to a number of areas.
May 7, 2021
Athletics and recreation department update on anti-racism action planIn response to the October 2020 review of the Black Student-Athlete Experience at McMaster, the Athletics and Recreation department today shared an update on implementing the review recommendations.
May 6, 2021
McMaster launches new strategic plan based on campus-wide feedbackAfter consultations across campus in 2020, a new strategic plan has been developed and designed to evolve alongside institutional priorities over the next three years.
May 6, 2021
School of Nursing celebrates 75th anniversaryThe School of Nursing marks its 75th anniversary this month with a digital celebration, coinciding with National Nursing Week, starting May 10.
May 5, 2021
Housing & Conference Services short-listed for Outstanding Business Achievement AwardsMcMaster's Housing and Conference Services team (HCS) was announced as a finalist for the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce 2021 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (OBAA) in the COVID Champion category.
May 5, 2021
Seven McMaster researchers recognized as University ScholarsUniversity Scholars have distinguished themselves internationally and demonstrated a commitment to the discovery, communication and preservation of knowledge, as well as excellence in education and serving local and global communities.
May 5, 2021
Confirmed COVID-19 cases at McMaster: May 5The university has received notification of two confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus, involving people who were on campus May 1 and April 28, respectively.