Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition, McMaster University

03/21/2025

Are you curious about a Master’s in Globalization? Meet Jyothika Nair—a passionate student whose journey from public administration to global studies with a focus on healthcare policy in India.

In our latest interview, she opens up about what drew her to the program, how it’s supporting her academic goals, and the real-world issues driving her Major Research Paper.

Follow the link in bio to read the full story and get inspired by Jyothika’s insights!

02/07/2025

Join us next Friday, February 14, for our third public lecture in our series for Urgent Global Issues! We’ll be welcoming Dr. Basit Kareem Iqbal, Assistant professor for Anthropology and associate member for Religious Studies! Read about the lecture and RSVP through the link in our bio! Registration is not required, but ensures you a seat!

Join us in Globalization for our third lecture in a series of public lectures this term, discussing today's most urgent global issues as part of our Graduate Seminar GLOBALST 702 - Urgent Global Issues. This week with Dr. Basit Kareem Iqbal, Professor for Anthropology and Associate member of Religio...

01/23/2025

Curious about how a Minor in Globalization Studies could align with your aspirations? Explore Dr. Liam Stockdale's path and insights into this dynamic field!
More from this interview can be viewed on the Globalization website.

01/17/2025

January 24, 2025, join us for our first lecture in a series of public lectures, discussing today's most urgent global issues! Beginning with Dr. Derek Woods, Assistant Professor of Communication studies, and member of the Centre for Climate Change at McMaster University! All are welcome, no registration required!

Join us for our first lecture in a series of public lectures, discussing today's most urgent global issues! As part of our Graduate Seminar GLOBALST 702 - Urgent Global Issues, we will be opening the doors to the public, beginning with Dr. Derek Woods, an Assistant Professor of Communication studies...

01/17/2025

We are welcoming several new instructors for GLOBALST 702- Urgent Global Issues! Join us this term!

How to apply?
Students in any graduate program are invited to apply. To apply please send our director an email to [email protected] with your name, your program, and a couple of sentences on why you
are interested in the course!

04/12/2024

Looking to do a minor in Globalization?

INSPIRE 3II3 C03 is an approved substitution towards the Interdisciplinary Minor in Globalization Studies.

Available in the 2024 Intersession, the course explores the histories and ongoing impacts of the carceral state in shaping everyday understandings of social issues and the institutions that we work within.

04/12/2024

Looking to do a minor in Globalization?

INSPIRE 3II3 C01 is an approved substitution towards the Interdisciplinary Minor in Globalization Studies.

Available in the 2024 Intersession, the course seeks to understand the complex lives of refugees by listening to their voices and literary narratives.

04/10/2024

Looking to do a minor in Globalization?

This Introduction to Afro-Environmentalism course is an approved substitution towards the Interdisciplinary Minor in Globalization Studies.

Available in the 2024 Interession, this course introduces students to the issue around environmental racism and justice as well as indigenous adaptive strategies, the challenges, and opportunities for sustainable futures for black communities.

03/04/2024

The Connect to Careers Job Fair takes place on March 5, 2024, at the Hamilton Convention Centre.
Make sure to attend so you can interact with company representatives and recruiters!🧑‍💻
Go to ConnectToCareers.ca for more information.

02/27/2024

Our current acting director, Dr. McBride, is co-leading this book workshop for the forthcoming edited collection, The Canadian State.
Space is limited, but if you would like to join us, please register on our eventbrite! Food and drinks will be provided.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-canadian-state-workshop-tickets-820150100027?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/26/2024

The Interdisciplinary Minor Working Group here at McMaster is hosting an Info fair February 29th.
The fair is from 11:30am-1:30pm in Gilmour Hall Rm 111.
The Globalization Minor will have a table and we are happy to answer any questions about perusing a minor.