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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.
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McMaster recruits five top scholars from American universities

Federal government invests $43 million to research at McMaster to advance economic, societal and health benefits for Canadians.
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A message from the Provost and Vice-Provost, Equity and Inclusion on the release of McMaster’s EDIA Strategic Plan

The strategy reflects a shared responsibility to create conditions where every member of the McMaster community can learn, teach, work, contribute and flourish.
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Welcome to the neighbourhood

As McMaster students move into the areas around campus, the university is reminding them to be good neighbours who contribute to a great living environment.
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Planned water service disruption at McMaster University Medical Centre overnight August 7

The disruption is expected to begin at midnight and last until approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7.
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Water service restored throughout McMaster University Medical Centre following planned overnight repair

Some work will continue over the next few days, and it is anticipated that this will have minimal impact on site operations.
Five people in white lab coats standing on a platform inside a nuclear reactor. Behind them, there is a cooling pool with a blue glow emanating from the centre.

Ontario invests $4.6M in McMaster Nuclear Reactor, boosting medical isotope production

This latest investment will boost production of custom medical isotopes used in treatments for cancer patients around the world.
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$11.3M in federal funding supports 48 McMaster research projects

Two researchers received more than $2.4 million each for projects that explore digital tools for democracy and the care economy of older adults.
Jim Cotton stands inside the Thermal Management Research Lab, gesturing upward at the piping, while a collection of students stand gathered around him listening to him speak.

McMaster hosts international meeting of the minds on sustainable policy leadership

The U21 School for Sustainable Policy Leadership brought international postgraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds to McMaster for an immersive experience focused on sustainability, leadership and policy innovation.
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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.