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Institutional News

Provost to deliver 2026 State of the Academy on Oct. 19

The address will bring the McMaster community together to reflect on the university’s academic achievements, the work underway across the provost’s portfolio and the opportunities ahead.

October 8, 2026

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Campus Community

Show your McMaster Spirit on Maroon Fridays

There's a new Campus Store promotion and weekly prizes to help the McMaster community connect with Bolder Together, the new strategic plan.

September 25, 2026

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Campus Community

This Homecoming, have fun and stay safe!  

As we get ready for Homecoming events on campus, McMaster is collaborating with the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police Service to share important safety information. 

September 18, 2026

Awards & Honours

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Awards & Honours

Humanities and Social Sciences student wins international essay competition

How Banmeet Sangha turned her experiences with identity, culture and belonging into an internationally recognized essay, and a new understanding of where she belongs in higher education.

October 8, 2026

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Awards & Honours

Claudia Emerson wins National Trailblazer Award in Science for Policy

Philosophy professor Claudia Emerson has been recognized by the Canadian Science Policy Centre for her impactful contributions to Canadian science and society.  

October 1, 2026

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Awards & Honours

Prestigious global ranking places McMaster in the top 5% of universities worldwide

The university ranks 4th in Canada and is one of the best globally for research excellence and industry partnerships in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

October 1, 2026

Leadership & Governance

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Leadership & Governance

Q&A: Getting to know McMaster’s new faculty special advisor to the provost on AI

Bhagwati Gupta shares his perspective on the opportunities AI presents for research and education, and why good judgment remains essential.

October 1, 2026

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Leadership & Governance

Call for Nominations: University-wide governing bodies 

By-elections will be held in October 2026 to fill vacancies on the Senate, Board of Governors and University Student Fees Committee.

September 21, 2026

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Institutional News

McMaster to launch Bolder Together on Sept. 16 with community event and livestream 

The launch of the strategic plan will feature voices of faculty members, students, alumni, staff and community partners, as well as a Q&A with senior leaders.

August 31, 2026