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McMaster earns top spot for graduate student research intensity in annual rankings

Community

December 9, 2024

Celebrating our newest Banting and Vanier recipients 

Awards and scholarships

July 10, 2025

Graduate research the main feature in video-making contest

Awards and scholarships

April 7, 2025

Participants needed for new Skills Articulation and Literacy Tool pilot

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March 26, 2025

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‘Timely and crucial’: Master of Public Policy introduces housing-focused specialization

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January 13, 2025

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Nominate a member of the grad community for Graduate Student Recognition Award

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December 16, 2024

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McMaster University Launches New Housing Policy Stream in Master of Public Policy Program

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December 11, 2024

Turn your ideas into reality with the Digital Society Lab Hack

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December 9, 2024

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Upcoming Events

Writing circle for graduate students

Summer Graduate Writing Circle (online)

Graduate Students

Aug 20, 2025
1:00PM to 4:00PM

In partnership with the School of Graduate Studies and the Office for the Development of English Language Learners

Getting ready for grad school: Session 2 – Interacting with your supervisor

International, Orientation

Aug 21, 2025
9:00AM to 10:00AM

In partnership with the School of Graduate Studies and the Office for the Development of English Language Learners

Getting ready for grad school: Session 3 – Navigating social events

Graduate Students, International, Orientation

Aug 27, 2025
9:00AM to 10:00AM

Writing circle for graduate students

Summer Graduate Writing Circle (online)

Graduate Students

Aug 27, 2025
1:00PM to 4:00PM

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