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McMaster exploring new partnership at 44 Frid Street building

The University is considering a proposal from s2e Technologies to transform the site into an innovation hub with a modern data centre.
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McMaster’s holiday break and campus closure  

The university will close for the holiday break at the end of the work day on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, and will reopen Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. 
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Roots in Reconciliation event marks 10th anniversary of TRC’s Calls to Action

The Indigenous Health Learning Lodge at McMaster hosted community leaders and experts for a two-day event to recognize and reflect on the anniversary of release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report.
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McMaster and SEIU Local Unit 2 (Machinists) reach tentative agreement  

The university and Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU), Local 2, representing Machinists, have reached a tentative agreement.
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McMaster and Unifor Unit 5 reach tentative agreement  

McMaster and Unifor Local 5555 Unit 5, representing Operations and Maintenance staff at the university, have reached a tentative collective agreement.  
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Five reasons to book 180 Bloor in Toronto for a McMaster event 

First of all, it’s free: Faculty and staff can book the venue in the heart of downtown Toronto free of charge for events, student recruitment, meetings, training, presentations and more.
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McMaster and Conexus partner to enhance radiation monitoring inside CANDU reactors

Professors Carmel Mothersill and Soo Hyun Byun will lead the project to develop advanced radiation detection instruments for nuclear power plants and investigate the health and environmental effects of low-level radiation.
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McMaster and Halton Healthcare partner to train next generation of health professionals 

The educational partnership reflects a shared commitment to community-based clinical training, with more than 375 clinical placements each year across Halton.
the Canadian and Ontario flag outside Burke Science Building are lowered to half-mast on a grey day.

Flag lowered in recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance 

The Trans flag will be flown at half-mast above University Hall, and other flags on campus will fly lower as well, to mark this solemn observance. 
the Canadian and Ontario flag outside Burke Science Building are lowered to half-mast on a grey day.

Campus flags lowered in memory of Professor Barry Allen

A dedicated teacher and mentor, as well as a Distinguished University Professor and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Allen was part of the McMaster community for 39 years.
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New hotel at McMaster Innovation Park to advance research, collaboration and innovation 

The 162-room hotel will provide accommodation for visiting researchers, industry partners and academic guests, allowing the university to foster meaningful collaborations. 
Snow covers the bushes and branches of the big tree near the Senator statue at the corner of University Hall.

Your annual reminder of McMaster’s snow day policy 

Reacquaint yourself with how a university snow day is decided, and how you can stay informed.