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Dr. Nancy Baxter, an internationally respected leader in academic medicine, named McMaster University’s next Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty Health Sciences ow.ly/POpz50YSpJn

Meet the @McMasterU grad with a 4.0 GPA who survived war in Iraq thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

Teaching and Learning Month is back this May at McMaster. Learn how the libraries are supporting educators with professional development in our latest news story. Read more: u.mcmaster.ca/teaching-learn…

For 50+ years, McMaster has been at the forefront of vaccinology, making groundbreaking contributions that have shaped the field. In celebration of #WorldImmunizationWeek, we reflect on our storied legacy in vaccine research, development and innovation ow.ly/QoUm50VGk91

On #EarthDay and every day, McMaster community members are building a more sustainable future 🌍 From turning rubber tires into renewable products to restoring campus marshlands, explore how we’re driving environmental sustainability 👇 🔗ow.ly/jllL50YNyne  #EarthDay2026

On Tuesday, April 21 at 11 a.m. ET, @machealthsci and world-leading infectious disease researcher Gerry Wright will answer questions about superbugs, the global fight against antimicrobial resistance and the search for new antibiotics @McMasterIIDR @MacGlobalNexus @BBS_McMasterU

The cut in the skull: A student’s investigation into a 200-year-old medical mystery. After finding an unusual incision in an ancient skeleton, History and Anthropology student Grace Clack spent the last year uncovering clues in Megan Brickley’s paleopathology lab. news.mcmaster.ca/the-cut-in-the… #CdnPSE @McMasterU

McMaster University ranked as one of the best universities in the world to study life sciences and medicine, jumping four spots to 56th globally, according to the QS World University Rankings by subject ow.ly/xGCW50YzbeU | #QSWUR #HigherEd

The first major update to resistance-training guidelines in 17 years delivers one clear message: Any amount of resistance training improves strength, muscle size, power and physical function. news.mcmaster.ca/consistency-ov… via @mcmasteru

Resisting the superbugs How do we stay ahead of drug-resistant infections? The Globe & Mail profiles McMaster University’s Gerry Wright and his groundbreaking work on antimicrobial resistance. @McMasterU theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

A fascinating piece on how McMaster University’s Gerry Wright, a leading global expert in antibiotic discovery, is bringing new techniques, new tools — and most importantly — hope, to the field of antimicrobial drug discovery.

Thank you to @shafqatalimp and @johnpauldanko for visiting McMaster to meet with President Tighe and tour the McMaster Nuclear Reactor. McMaster has what the world needs.

Visited Canada’s largest research reactor, the McMaster Nuclear Reactor at McMaster University. For more than sixty years, the McMaster Nuclear Reactor has driven groundbreaking discoveries in clean energy, medicine, and materials. Its impact goes beyond research—fueling job creation, strengthening the economy, and training the next generation of nuclear leaders. Thank you for the tour and for the important work you do.

Touring @McMasterU Indigenous Research Institute and Indigenous Health Learning Lodge with my colleague and friend, @MCirielloMPP, to see Indigenous academic innovation and leadership on full display. Through interdisciplinary research, the integration of traditional knowledge, and support for students and faculty alike—McMaster is fostering Indigenous knowledge and preparing the next generation for meaningful careers in health, education, and STEM.

Great to see @McMasterU unveil the new CANDU Core engineering design studio, supported by a $1.5M gift from @CanduEnergy (@atkinsrealis). Investments like this help strengthen the talent pipeline that will support Canada’s nuclear sector for decades to come. More 👇 thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

I sat down with Premier @fordnation and @McMasterU President Susan Tighe to talk about McMaster’s impact in health research and advanced technology. Our conversation focused on how the new $6.4B funding model will give universities the stability they need while expanding programs that prepare students for careers in health care, STEM and other fields that build a stronger, healthier Ontario.

🚨Attention @McMasterU community! 🚨 There’s a new phishing scam making the rounds on campus. Protect yourself: Check the Phish Bowl for the latest scams and tips on what to avoid. Stay alert and secure! 🔒 View the post: mcmu.ca/PhishBowlClick…

Three innovative McMaster University projects supporting cutting-edge nuclear, materials and archaeology research receive $35M in federal funding ow.ly/8wW150YtBx9 | @InnovationCA

On #StPatricksDay, and everyday, socialize responsibly. Hamilton’s Nuisance Party By-law has enforcement measures and potential charges, learn more here: hamilton.ca/nuisanceparty #HamOnt

‘Your style, your strength’: Student-run non-profit brings fashion, dignity to low-income Hamilton families 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-… @McMasterU students Maria Alex and Maryam Muayad started StyleCycle to support their new community and share their love of fashion.