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December 18, 2024

Call for nominations: Honorary degrees

McMaster’s Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees now invites community members to nominate candidates for honorary degrees.   Nominations are accepted throughout the year for consideration by . . .

December 17, 2024

Have your say: McMaster’s search for a new Provost and Vice-President, (Academic)

McMaster is inviting students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to help shape the vision for its next Provost and Vice-President (Academic). This key role . . .

December 13, 2024

Take advantage of the GST/HST break on campus

Starting Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, McMaster students, faculty, and staff will receive a GST/HST break on select purchases across campus. The tax relief, which continues . . .

December 13, 2024

New chapter for the department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour

Following the conclusion of the Scott Watter matter earlier this year, the department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour (PNB) is looking to the future and . . .

December 13, 2024

Flags lowered in honour of Sylvia Wong 

The university is lowering flags on campus today in honour of Sylvia Wong, a proud McMaster alumna and donor, who died on Nov. 29, leaving . . .

December 10, 2024

Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now: A statement from Vice-Provost of Equity and Inclusion Barrington Walker on International Human Rights Day

True progress toward human rights requires collaboration, and “there is still work to be done to eliminate discrimination, inequality, and accessibility barriers,” the vice-provost of . . .

December 6, 2024

Black History Month 2025: Tell us about your event

The organizers of Black History Month (BHM) at McMaster are inviting students, staff and faculty members to share their campus and community event listings on . . .

December 5, 2024

McMaster seeks input on Principles of Responsible Investment

McMaster is committed to responsible investing. The university has developed a new draft set of principles to work in alignment with the University’s Statement of . . .

December 5, 2024

Flags lowered to mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Flags at McMaster will be lowered on Friday, Dec. 6 in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This . . .

December 3, 2024

McMaster holiday break and campus closure

McMaster University will close for the holiday break at the end of the work day on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, and will reopen Monday, Jan. . . .

December 3, 2024

Eye-catching science: Submit an image for Science Exposed 2025 photo competition 

Science Exposed is accepting submissions for its 2025 research image competion. Researchers from all fields can submit one eye-catching image that showcases their research. The . . .

November 29, 2024

McMaster’s snow day policy 

With temperatures dropping and winter around the corner, it’s time to get reacquainted with McMaster’s snow closure policy, (officially known as the Storm Emergency Policy). . . .

November 25, 2024

Introducing the President’s Award for Societal Impact 

McMaster is introducing a new President’s Award to recognize and celebrate exceptional research teams whose research has generated significant societal impact through knowledge mobilization, translation . . .

November 22, 2024

The search for McMaster’s new Vice-President, Research is now underway 

The search for McMaster’s new Vice-President, Research (VPR) is now underway.  The VPR oversees the university’s extensive research ecosystem, leading initiatives that help researchers secure . . .

November 21, 2024

Negotiations with CUPE Local 3906, Unit 2, ongoing

The university continues its negotiations with CUPE Local 3906, Unit 2, toward a renewal agreement for Sessional Faculty and Hourly-Rated Sessional Musical Faculty. To keep . . .

November 19, 2024

Flags lowered in recognition of International Trans Day of Remembrance  

Nov. 20 is the International Trans Day of Remembrance, a time to honour and remember the lives of transgender, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals lost . . .

November 18, 2024

Campus mail services remain operational during Canada Post labour disruptions

As Canada Post workers continue their strike, which began Friday, November 15, the McMaster community should be aware of impacts to mail and package delivery.  . . .

November 15, 2024

McMaster Remembers: University Memorial Service 

McMaster is hosting the University Memorial Service, which pays tribute to members of the McMaster community who have died in the past year. The non-denominational . . .

November 8, 2024

Flags lowered in honour of Senator Murray Sinclair

McMaster’s flags will be lowered to half-mast on Sunday, November 10 in honour of Senator Murray Sinclair, who passed away on November 4. An Anishinaabe . . .

November 6, 2024

McMaster’s The Hub building evacuated due to smoke; no injuries

No one was injured after extensive smoke filled a stairwell of The Hub building Tuesday evening. Campus safety discovered a device in the stairwell emitting . . .