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December 9, 2019
New Faculty of Science initiative aims to better support those on parental and other leavesMcMaster’s Faculty of Science has developed the Life Events Support Program, an innovative new initiative aimed at providing research support for faculty members on parental, short-term, medical, and other types of leaves.
November 4, 2019
Supporting a new generation of anthropology students: The Shelley Saunders/Koloshuk Family Scholarships in AnthropologyMcMaster has received a second $1M donation to augment the Shelley Saunders/Koloshuk Family Scholarships in Anthropology, established in memory of anthropologist Shelley Saunders.
October 18, 2019
Celebrating Open Access, Oct. 22-24How can researchers avoid predatory publishers? How can Open Science help bridge the innovation gap? How is Open Government making public information more accessible for everyone? Learn more about these and other issues as part of Open Access Week 2019.
October 16, 2019
GTHA research study looking for student feedback about commuting habitsStudentMoveTO is a multi-institutional study that aims to improve the commuter experiences of postsecondary students.
October 8, 2019
McMaster Kinesiology: Celebrating 50 yearsMore that 250 alumni, administrators, faculty and staff – both past and present – recently returned to campus for a special celebration marking the 50th anniversary of McMaster’s Kinesiology program.
September 20, 2019
Mac grad funds unique summer research experience for engineering studentsDean Chambers ’78 is giving engineering undergrads a leg-up, by funding a paid summer research experience that combines academic inquiry with industry experience.
September 9, 2019
Acclaimed philosopher named Library’s new Scholar in ResidenceNicholas Griffin, a former Canada Research Chair in Philosophy, long-time faculty member, and leading expert on the life and work of philosopher and peace advocate Bertrand Russell, has been named McMaster University Library’s new Scholar in Residence.
September 6, 2019
Geology prof gives back to Mac to build a rock-solid legacy“Mac made me who I am.” Professor Janok Bhattacharya received his PhD from McMaster in 1989 and is the inaugural Susan Cunningham Research Chair in Geology. Along with his annual donations, he’s planning ahead for a gift in his will to solidify his legacy at Mac.
August 8, 2019
Ontario premier Doug Ford visits McMaster Innovation ParkFord toured McMaster biomedical, automotive and entrepreneurship facilities with Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Ross Romano, and MPP Donna Skelly .
August 1, 2019
MOU to yield new opportunities for faculty and grad studentsMcMaster University has signed an agreement with Communauté Université Grenoble Alpes that will see the development and expansion of of new and existing academic and research collaborations.
July 29, 2019
New research centre will address chronic pain among veteransThe federal government announced $20 million in funding to establish the Centre of Excellence on Chronic Pain, will focus on chronic pain of veterans, setting standards of care that will help veterans across the country.
July 19, 2019
Centre for Indigenous HIV research awarded $4.8-million CIHR grantThe McMaster-based Feast Centre, a massive, cross-Canadian project with dozens of research partners, will support research that uses Indigenous knowledge to reduce sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in Indigenous communities.
July 17, 2019
SSHRC awards Mac researchers $3.6 million in grantsLearn more about the 30 research projects — covering a massive breadth of subjects and disciplines — that have earned funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.