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Thrive Week 2026: Fostering mental well-being across the McMaster community

Thrive Week, from Jan. 26 to 30, offers a mix of in-person and virtual activities focused on wellness and building connection.

Supporting our community

McMaster has support and resources available if global events are affecting your well-being, or you need travel guidance.

McMaster will be closed on Jan. 15 due to heavy snowfall

All virtual and in-person classes, labs, studios and events are cancelled.
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McMaster exploring new partnership at 44 Frid Street building

The University is considering a proposal from s2e Technologies to transform the site into an innovation hub with a modern data centre.
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McMaster’s holiday break and campus closure  

The university will close for the holiday break at the end of the work day on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, and will reopen Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. 
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Roots in Reconciliation event marks 10th anniversary of TRC’s Calls to Action

The Indigenous Health Learning Lodge at McMaster hosted community leaders and experts for a two-day event to recognize and reflect on the anniversary of release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report.
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McMaster and SEIU Local Unit 2 (Machinists) reach tentative agreement  

The university and Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU), Local 2, representing Machinists, have reached a tentative agreement.
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McMaster and Unifor Unit 5 reach tentative agreement  

McMaster and Unifor Local 5555 Unit 5, representing Operations and Maintenance staff at the university, have reached a tentative collective agreement.  
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Five reasons to book 180 Bloor in Toronto for a McMaster event 

First of all, it’s free: Faculty and staff can book the venue in the heart of downtown Toronto free of charge for events, student recruitment, meetings, training, presentations and more.
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McMaster and Conexus partner to enhance radiation monitoring inside CANDU reactors

Professors Carmel Mothersill and Soo Hyun Byun will lead the project to develop advanced radiation detection instruments for nuclear power plants and investigate the health and environmental effects of low-level radiation.
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McMaster and Halton Healthcare partner to train next generation of health professionals 

The educational partnership reflects a shared commitment to community-based clinical training, with more than 375 clinical placements each year across Halton.
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Flag lowered in recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance 

The Trans flag will be flown at half-mast above University Hall, and other flags on campus will fly lower as well, to mark this solemn observance.