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Health science, simplified: Course helps grad students talk about their research plainly

With growing misinformation and skepticism, communicating research in a simple and easy-to-understand way has never been more important. A graduate-level course at McMaster University is helping students navigate this important skill set.
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McMaster welcomes the inaugural Wilson College cohort to campus

50 students are joining the Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement this fall.
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MCM grad wins international award for research on digital trust

Kevin Floether's thesis on influencers and their impact on their followers' buying decisions earned him the Institute of Public Relations' prestigious Master's Thesis of the Year Award.
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IndigiNerds celebrates 10 years

The Indigenous undergraduate research program has built a solid foundation in community connections and interdisciplinary research
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DeGroote School of Business launches innovative AI-driven graduate programs

The two Master of Management programs will help a new generation of strategic leaders harness AI and analytics ethically and effectively in a rapidly evolving global economy.
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New program developing AI leaders

McMaster Continuing Education and M2M Tech are launching a new program that equips learners with the skills to lead in today's evolving AI landscape.
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Introducing the interdisciplinary minor in Food, Nutrition, and Environmental Health

The minor in Food, Nutrition, and Environmental Health, available in the fall term, includes courses from more than a dozen programs across four faculties, focusing on food from multiple angles - including sociocultural, environmental, political and biological.
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Generative AI and teaching, learning and research at McMaster

A snapshot of Gen AI use at the university would show a community experimenting with new approaches, rethinking old ones, and grappling with the implications of rapid change.
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First-of-its-kind collaboration: McMaster fellowship fast-tracks international doctors’ careers in PEI

The partnership with PEI provides an accelerated and practical route for highly trained specialist international physicians to begin practising medicine in Canada.
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“I’ve had the coolest mentors of all time”

How teaching and research experiences at the Baby Lab changed everything for psychology undergrad Maya Mammon.
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On a campus of brilliant minds and open doors, science student was an office hours regular

Psychology, Neuroscience & Behavior student Arnav Mahajan struck up countless conversations with faculty who made time to share their knowledge with curious students.
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Digital learning: In the hybrid classroom, tech meets teaching – and enhances it

How McMaster is enhancing and supporting digital learning in ways that are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to student needs.