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08/28/2026

It’s move-in day at Lincoln Alexander Hall — our newest residence!
 
Thanks to our amazing student reps and staff who were on hand to welcome hundreds of our newest Marauders into their new residence.
 
👉Swipe through for a view into this beautiful space!

08/27/2026

Five globally recognized researchers from American universities are joining McMaster as a part of a national recruitment program designed to attract world-leading scientists and innovators.

Suzanne Lapi, Jonathan McConathy, James Lebeau, Keith Baar and Charlene Zietsma are McMaster’s newly-appointed Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada.

These chairs will advance transformative research in healthspan and healthy aging, radiopharmaceuticals and cancer care, advanced materials and organizational innovation.

Five globally recognized researchers from the United States will join McMaster University as Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada. Each chairholder will be awarded $8 million over eight years to lead a high-impact research program at McMaster, while helping to train the next generation of rese...

08/10/2026

Are you a student getting ready to move into the McMaster community?

From saying hello to those around you to keeping sidewalks accessible, here are some tips to be a good neighbour.

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.

08/05/2026

Following last week's outage, additional city water main repairs will require a temporary disruption to water service at McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) from 12 a.m. to approximately 6 a.m. on Fri., Aug. 7.

The disruption is expected to begin at midnight and last until approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7.

07/30/2026

UPDATE: As of July 31, 2026: Water service is restored throughout McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) following the planned overnight repair. Normal building operations have resumed.

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Original post: A planned city water main repair will result in a temporary loss of domestic hot and cold water service throughout McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) from 12 a.m. to approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, July 31.

The disruption is expected to begin at midnight (12:00 a.m.) on Friday, July 31, 2026, and last until approximately 6 a.m.

07/30/2026

Patrick McNally credits the care he received — and the research behind it — with helping him defy the odds after a stage IV lung cancer diagnosis in 2021.

Now, Patrick and his wife Nancy are giving back. Their $5-million gift to McMaster University will support emerging lung cancer researchers, accelerate innovation and help improve outcomes for patients across the region.

The gift will support future cancer specialists and advance lung cancer research and care.

07/29/2026

A $4.6 million investment from the Ontario government will expand the production of life-saving medical isotopes at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, ensuring more cancer patients can access critical treatments.

Each year, isotopes produced at the reactor are used in treatments for over 70,000 cancer patients globally.

"As Canada’s Nuclear University, McMaster is committed to translating nuclear research into real-world impact," said McMaster President Susan Tighe.

"This investment strengthens our ability to produce critical medical isotopes, support groundbreaking research, provide hands-on training for students and help deliver better outcomes for patients in Ontario and around the world."

Today’s announcement brings the Ontario government’s total investment in the McMaster Nuclear Reactor to $26.9 million.

This latest investment will boost production of custom medical isotopes used in treatments for cancer patients around the world.

07/08/2026

In exciting news for Ontario’s life sciences ecosystem, McMaster University has partnered with the University of Toronto, Venture Ontario and veteran investor Genesys Capital to create a new life sciences venture capital fund.

The Genesys University Seed Fund will make it easier for university-affiliated life sciences startups to stay and grow in Ontario.

The support promises to address health-care challenges, boost the Canadian economy and improve patient care.

The support for startups in Ontario promises to address health-care challenges, boost the Canadian economy and improve patient care.

06/29/2026

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging is home to more than 200 researchers across all six Faculties of McMaster University, advancing the study of aging from biological, clinical, psychological, social and community perspectives.

Thanks to the generosity of Chancellor Emerita and alumna Suzanne Labarge, this work continues to grow. Since 1996, she has contributed more than $62 million to support research chairs, centres, programs and partnerships transforming aging research at McMaster.

Learn more: https://news.mcmaster.ca/labarge-20m-gift/

06/26/2026

We are proud to share McMaster University has placed among the top universities in the world in a global ranking of universities advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The university was ranked 18th in the world and fourth in Canada in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Rankings.

McMaster is also ranked:

🩺 First in Canada and 7th globally for SDG 3 — Good Health and Well-Being
🤝 Second in Canada and 16th globally for SDG 1 – No Poverty
💧 Second in Canada and 19th globally for SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation

Learn more: https://news.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-2026-sustainability-impact-rankings/