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January 10, 2023

New bursary will help students affected by steep rise in housing and commuting costs

McMaster is introducing a new Exceptional Housing and Commuting Bursary to help students facing rising costs of living during this period of inflation. This special . . .

January 4, 2023

Nominations open for the President’s Award of Excellence in Student Leadership

The McMaster community is invited to nominate an undergraduate student for the President’s Award of Excellence in Student Leadership. The deadline for the submission of . . .

December 23, 2022

McMaster IT Notice: LastPass Security Incident

With safety in mind, McMaster IT Security Services is notifying our community about a recent cyber security incident related to a popular password management service . . .

December 22, 2022

December closures at Mills and Thode libraries

Mills and Thode libraries will close for the winter break after the final examination period and will welcome back McMaster students, staff, faculty, and members . . .

December 19, 2022

Demolition almost complete on the site of McMaster’s new student residence

The demolition of the empty buildings on the site of McMaster’s new student residence located on Main Street West between Forsyth and Dalewood is almost . . .

December 16, 2022

UTS holiday hours and 2023 maintenance schedule

As the end of the year approaches, here are two key updates from McMaster University Technology Services (UTS) that will affect campus technology operations and . . .

December 15, 2022

McMaster ratifies collective agreement with CUPE 3906

McMaster’s Board of Governors has ratified the tentative agreement with CUPE Local 3906 (Unit 1), putting into effect the new collective agreement that was recently . . .

December 15, 2022

McCall MacBain International Fellowship: Applications close Jan. 10, 2023

Make the world your classroom— live in a new country, learn a new language, work in a new culture and step outside your comfort zone!  . . .

December 9, 2022

Newly renovated McMaster Pulse available to members on Dec. 12

The Department of Athletics & Recreation at McMaster University has announced that the expanded and renovated Pulse Fitness Centre will have a “soft opening” Monday, . . .

December 8, 2022

Update on McMaster’s Snow Day Policy

It’s that time of year again: Snow season.  That means it’s time for our community to get to know the university’s updated storm closure policy . . .

December 6, 2022

McMaster looks to CUPE to join them at the bargaining table

The university has been in touch with the provincially appointed mediator to confirm with CUPE that we are willing to meet today, tomorrow, or anytime . . .

December 6, 2022

December study and online exam spaces on campus

Looking for a space on campus to study and take online exams this month? The McMaster University Library has variety of study spaces, a dedicated . . .

December 5, 2022

IT notice: Fake scholarship scams

It is important for you to feel safe at McMaster and in Hamilton, and this includes protecting yourself from scams and phishing attempts.  If you . . .

November 29, 2022

Libraries off-campus access switching to Office 365 sign-on Dec. 12

McMaster University Libraries are changing how students, staff and faculty log in to off-campus access when seeking journal articles, ebooks and other licensed content. Starting . . .

November 23, 2022

Students and employees not allowed to use Main Street entrance

There are concerns that university employees and students are trying to access campus through the Main Street West entrance. Access through this entrance is not . . .

November 22, 2022

CUPE Strike Action: Picket Line Information

McMaster Teaching Assistants represented by CUPE Local 3906 Unit 1, have begun their strike action. Anyone coming to campus should expect delays. The university and . . .

November 21, 2022

GO Transit buses will not access campus during labour disruption

GO Transit buses will not be accessing campus during ongoing strike action. Routes 15, 41 and 47 will not serve stops at the McMaster Bus . . .

November 18, 2022

McMaster ranked one of top five Canadian universities in U.S. News ranking

McMaster has ranked among the top five universities in Canada according to the 2023 edition of the Best Global Universities ranking. As one of Canada’s most . . .

November 17, 2022

IT Notice: Executive impersonations and gift card scams

Please Note: Your dean, professor, instructor, supervisor, or colleague will never send you an email asking you to buy gift cards or send them gift . . .

November 16, 2022

Negotiations continue with union representing TAs

McMaster University remains focused on achieving a new collective agreement with Teaching Assistants (TAs). The next bargaining date with CUPE Local 3906, Unit 1, which . . .