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Linguistics professor Victor Kuperman awarded a 2026 Killam Fellowship 

Kuperman’s research project will focus on using AI to improve adult literacy, especially for newcomers to Canada.
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Archives Alive Q&A: Sylva and the roots of environmental thinking

Myron Groover’s lecture on March 20 explores 17th-century environmental concerns and why they still matter today.
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Serving the community, one park at a time

Essa Nadeem’s co-op work term with Hamilton’s by-law office gave him responsibility, confidence and a unique perspective on serving the community.
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Analysis: The tryptophan switch? Why exercise boosts your mood

A single session of working out has been found to cause immediate increases in brain-protective molecules and improvment in mood across age groups.
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Research led by women, for women, at McMaster Engineering

Areas of women’s health and well-being that have historically been overlooked and underfunded are getting the attention they deserve by women-led research teams at McMaster Engineering.
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Safer drug use site for women and gender-diverse people saves lives 

The key is wraparound supports for overall health and well-being, such as addiction counselling, peer support, legal services, hygiene and reproductive health supplies and housing services. 
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Play to win: International Women’s Day event highlights how women should invest in themselves 

Featuring a keynote and panel discussion on better investing time, attention, energy and money, the event brought together a network of women in the community. 
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How McMaster research supports gender equity

From tackling systemic barriers in health care to developing real-world solutions to everyday needs, here are some of the ways researchers at McMaster are driving change around the world.
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International Women’s Day: Meet the students behind McMaster’s nuclear reactor tours

Many of the nuclear tour guides are pursuing education and careers in nuclear science, along with giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at Canada's most powerful nuclear research reactor.
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Advice from four exceptional academic leaders on the eve of International Women’s Day

Leaders in the Faculty of Science discuss being a woman in STEM, and share advice they’d give to young women who are set to launch their careers.
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Run Like A Girl: Encouraging women in leadership and climate change solutions

A event held at McMaster ahead of International Women's Day celebrated the role of women in leadership, with a keynote address from former minister of environment and climate change Catherine McKenna.
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Meet the 2026 Women of Distinction at McMaster

Seven of the nine extraordinary women who were recognized at the YWCA Hamilton's Women of Distinction celebration have strong ties to the university.