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Special air quality statement: July 15, 2026

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement due to wildfire smoke in parts of Ontario, including the Hamilton area.
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New School of Integrated Social Sciences to be hub for interdisciplinary collaboration

Bringing together and strengthening programs in Globalization, Social Psychology and Public Policy, the new school in the Faculty of Social Sciences will create opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

McMaster Innovation Park seeks demolition permit for vacant building at 606 Aberdeen Avenue

The demolition process for the former industrial building will proceed through the appropriate municipal approval process.

Awards & Honours

22 PhDs and postdocs join McMaster as Canada Impact+ Research Training Award recipients

These early-career scholars have secured a total of $2.8 million in the first phase of CIRTA funding for their research on topics that include AI, climate justice and autism.
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Call for Nominations: Honorary Degrees 

Community members are invited to nominate candidates for honorary degrees, who will address the 2027 graduating class during a spring or fall convocation ceremony.
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McMaster wins five national awards for communications excellence

McMaster University has been recognized for outstanding achievements in communications from the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) at this year’s Prix d’Excellence Celebration.

Leadership & Governance

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Alumni Association welcomes Margaret Zanel '89 '90 to presidency

New association president to focus on connection, engagement and giving back.
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Senate Bulletin 2025-2026 available

The bulletin provides a high-level overview of the Senate's activities during the 2025-2026 governance year.
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Martin Horn and John Preston to remain in roles in Office of the VP Research

Horn has been appointed Deputy Vice-President, Research, and Preston has been appointed Associate Vice-President, Research (Nuclear).