McMaster Archive

November 21, 2019

Six engineering startups to watch

In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, here's a look at six companies founded by McMaster engineering students, faculty, and alumni.

August 28, 2019

Visiting Japanese faculty and students share best practices in health sciences education

Delegations from two Japanese universities visited McMaster recently for an experiential learning exchange, designed to share knowledge, ideas, cultural approaches and best practices in health sciences education.

January 22, 2019

Science students explore the power of storytelling

With a little help from artists, storytellers and other experts, McMaster Life Sciences students learned to flex their creative muscles and tell science-based stories of their own as part of an innovative new course offered by the School of Interdisciplinary Science.

December 12, 2018

Arts & Science prof an advocate for environmentalism

Lynda Lukasik brings her community experience into the classroom.

November 29, 2018

Experiential learning takes Global Health student beyond borders

A practicum at Sick Kids Hospital led to a life-changing research trip to Ghana.

November 15, 2018

Urban Placemaking takes students outside the classroom and into the community

Unique module offered by Arts & Science and Integrated Science lets students examine urban issues by exploring Hamilton and Toronto.

November 7, 2018

Experiential learning courses helping Life Sci students to “find themselves” academically

Third and fourth year Life Sciences students are completing placements at a wide range of science-related workplaces as part of experiential learning programming.

October 31, 2018

McMaster to participate in major North American automotive competition

McMaster University is among two Canadian institutions competing in a North American competition to improve the energy efficiency and safety of an SUV.

August 30, 2018

Dave Levac puts the politics in political science

Ontario’s longest-serving speaker of the legislature gives McMaster students a real-life look at politics.

August 23, 2018

McMaster enhances global experiences for students

“McMaster aspires to make global engagement in education and knowledge generation an integral part of its identity and presence in Canada and the world.”

July 3, 2018

Unearthing history in Naxos, Greece

The Stelida Naxos Archaeological Project is run by Tristan Carter, assistant professor in Anthropology. Since 2013 undergraduate and postgraduate students have traveled to Naxos Greece to partake in the archaeological excavation.

March 19, 2018

McMaster first to partner with Riipen to offer experiential learning to continuing education students

Usually reserved for undergraduate students, this partnership gives continuing education students unmatched opportunities to take the theories learned in class and apply them to real challenges presented.