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Convocation

Meet the honorary degree recipients of Spring 2026

From a champion of food safety to the first Black woman elected to Canada's Parliament, to 'the most important man in live music in the world,' seven extraordinary individuals will be recognized for their accomplishments and contributions.

May 14, 2026

Awards & Honours

Ten McMaster researchers named Canada Research Chairs

Eight are newly named CRCs, and two have had their chairs renewed.

May 13, 2026

Teaching Innovation

Nobel laureate Donna Strickland is working to 'put the fun back in physics'

The Mac grad sat down at McMaster with a fellow Nobel laureate and leading educators to talk about sparking curiosity, fostering critical thinking and teaching a generation that's growing up with AI in their pockets.

May 8, 2026

Awards & Honours

Tohid Didar named Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering

The Engineering professor enters rare territory with the appointment, already being a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

May 11, 2026

Campus news

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Campus Community

From lightbulb moments to instilling a sense of wonder in students

Instructional assistant Sara Cormier joined Physics & Astronomy in her first year of undergrad - and she's now celebrating her 20th anniversary with the department.

May 14, 2026

Experiential Learning

Moo-ving research: Student projects combine agriculture and AI

Capstone teams highlight the growing intersection of engineering and agriculture with projects improving cow health, welfare and dairy farm efficiency.

May 14, 2026

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Impact & Service

'I can’t imagine what my quality of life would be like today without MacWheelers'

The Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE) is a hub for research, community engagement and hands-on experiential learning. For Spencer Edwards, it's where he relearned how to walk.

May 8, 2026

First-year engineering students create real-world accessibility solutions for a community member

Engineering 1P13 students had the opportunity to work closely with Mark McNeil, who was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in childhood, to design accessible products that he could use in his day-to-day life.

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Research news

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Health & Medicine

Everyday air pollution linked to poorer brain function, study finds

New research suggests that fine particles from traffic, industry and wildfire smoke are linked to worse cognitive function.

May 14, 2026

Health & Medicine

New McMaster-made drug candidate shows promise as a brain cancer treatment

The drug candidate can eliminate deadly and aggressive glioblastoma tumours, which typically resist standard treatments and often recur rapidly.

May 14, 2026

Health & Medicine

McMaster researchers create human tissue models to study disease and accelerate drug discovery

New “organ-on-a-chip” technology offers alternative to animal studies.

May 8, 2026

Health & Medicine

Analysis: The peptide problem: Hype is outrunning the evidence

With flimsy or no evidence that using unauthorized peptide drugs is effective in humans, buying the online and self-injecting is high-risk, uncontrolled human self-experimentation, writes Stuart Phillips.

May 7, 2026

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mcmasteru May 12

How can artificial intelligence (AI) be responsibly and meaningfully integrated into health care?

World renowned health care and AI experts explored this question at the McMaster International Review Conference of Internal Medicine (MIRCIM).

Here, McMaster experts share what needs to happen in order for AI to enhance health care practices.

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How can artificial intelligence (AI) be responsibly and meaningfully integrated into health care?

World renowned health care and AI experts explored this question at the McMaster International Review Conference of Internal Medicine (MIRCIM).

Here, McMaster experts share what needs to happen in order for AI to enhance health care practices.

mcmasteru May 8

The future of nuclear continues to be built here at McMaster University.

We are proud to launch the Bachelor of Nuclear Engineering — another way we are developing the next generation of nuclear leaders.

The new program comes as the nuclear industry quickly evolves to meet climate goals and rising global talent needs.

We’re proud to be Canada’s Nuclear University, home to the country’s most powerful research reactor. Our one-of-a-kind learning environment gives students opportunities for hands-on learning and connections to industry.

For decades, McMaster researchers have been making discoveries in clean energy, medicine and materials, and this program is an exciting launchpad for further growth and discovery.

Learn more at the link in bio.

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The future of nuclear continues to be built here at McMaster University.

We are proud to launch the Bachelor of Nuclear Engineering — another way we are developing the next generation of nuclear leaders.

The new program comes as the nuclear industry quickly evolves to meet climate goals and rising global talent needs.

We’re proud to be Canada’s Nuclear University, home to the country’s most powerful research reactor. Our one-of-a-kind learning environment gives students opportunities for hands-on learning and connections to industry.

For decades, McMaster researchers have been making discoveries in clean energy, medicine and materials, and this program is an exciting launchpad for further growth and discovery.

Learn more at the link in bio.

mcmasteru May 1

Through exam season, now entering our bloom era 🌸

Happy Friday, Marauders!

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Through exam season, now entering our bloom era 🌸

Happy Friday, Marauders!

mcmasteru Apr 28

Nicole Fröhlich first came to McMaster as an undergraduate visiting researcher from Brazil.

The experience was so positive that after completing her degree, she returned to McMaster for her master’s degree in neuroscience.

“It’s amazing to be back,” she says.

Her master’s research is in finding blood-based biomarkers to better understand the neurobiological underpinnings of bipolar disorder.

“I want to be able to change lives through research.”

Fröhlich shares how finding a supportive community at McMaster — whether it was mentorship or practical help in choosing the right winter gear — is shaping her approach to research.

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Nicole Fröhlich first came to McMaster as an undergraduate visiting researcher from Brazil.

The experience was so positive that after completing her degree, she returned to McMaster for her master’s degree in neuroscience.

“It’s amazing to be back,” she says.

Her master’s research is in finding blood-based biomarkers to better understand the neurobiological underpinnings of bipolar disorder.

“I want to be able to change lives through research.”

Fröhlich shares how finding a supportive community at McMaster — whether it was mentorship or practical help in choosing the right winter gear — is shaping her approach to research.

🔗 Link in bio

mcmasteru Apr 22

Hello Spring 🌸

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A McMaster startup is offering a solution to a global pollution problem, turning used tires into renewable products

Researchers at Neopara Materials are transforming waste tires into high-value silicone products widely used in construction

It follows a major scientific breakthrough in the lab of Professor Emeritus Mike Brook when researchers in 2020 developed a way to break down the rubber used in tires

Now, it’s offering a road to a new life for the thousands of used tires that end up in landfills every year 🛞

And through a partnership with @hyundaicanada, the researchers are offering a unique, made-in-Canada solution to a global problem: transforming tire waste into sustainable hockey pucks 🏒

Learn more at the link in bio.

#EarthDay #EarthDay2026 #MadeAtMac

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A McMaster startup is offering a solution to a global pollution problem, turning used tires into renewable products

Researchers at Neopara Materials are transforming waste tires into high-value silicone products widely used in construction

It follows a major scientific breakthrough in the lab of Professor Emeritus Mike Brook when researchers in 2020 developed a way to break down the rubber used in tires

Now, it’s offering a road to a new life for the thousands of used tires that end up in landfills every year 🛞

And through a partnership with @hyundaicanada, the researchers are offering a unique, made-in-Canada solution to a global problem: transforming tire waste into sustainable hockey pucks 🏒

Learn more at the link in bio.

#EarthDay #EarthDay2026 #MadeAtMac

mcmasteru Apr 22

Earth Day is an important reminder of the role we all play in protecting our planet

Swipe through to learn about 5 easy ways to be more sustainable here on campus 👉

Psst... some of them can save you money too!

#EarthDay #EarthDay2026

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Earth Day is an important reminder of the role we all play in protecting our planet

Swipe through to learn about 5 easy ways to be more sustainable here on campus 👉

Psst... some of them can save you money too!

#EarthDay #EarthDay2026

mcmasteru Apr 20

At McMaster, we are fortunate to enjoy a campus that is surrounded by trails, greenery and wildlife.

Ahead of Earth Day, here are 5 ways to connect with nature at McMaster 🌏 🌳 🌸

#EarthDay #EarthDay2026

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At McMaster, we are fortunate to enjoy a campus that is surrounded by trails, greenery and wildlife.

Ahead of Earth Day, here are 5 ways to connect with nature at McMaster 🌏 🌳 🌸

#EarthDay #EarthDay2026

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Featured stories

Meet the honorary degree recipients of Spring 2026

Ten McMaster researchers named Canada Research Chairs

Nobel laureate Donna Strickland is working to 'put the fun back in physics'

Tohid Didar named Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering

Campus news

From lightbulb moments to instilling a sense of wonder in students

Moo-ving research: Student projects combine agriculture and AI

'I can’t imagine what my quality of life would be like today without MacWheelers'

Honda’s suspension of Ontario EV project deals another blow to auto sector

Alberta's separatists hit by legal setback ahead of Carney visit

Is there a Diet Coke shortage? What to know about India's 'candemic'

Could Alberta really separate from Canada? Experts say it's a weak case, but warn of groups' vulnerability to misinformation

First-year engineering students create real-world accessibility solutions for a community member

Research news

Everyday air pollution linked to poorer brain function, study finds

New McMaster-made drug candidate shows promise as a brain cancer treatment

McMaster researchers create human tissue models to study disease and accelerate drug discovery

Analysis: The peptide problem: Hype is outrunning the evidence

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