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New resource aims to help research supervisors support their students in the age of generative AI 

Community

May 11, 2026

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Dr. Nancy Baxter appointed as McMaster University’s next Vice-President and Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences

Community

May 4, 2026

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Nominations are open for President's Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision

Community

March 5, 2026

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New initiative supports graduate supervisor – student relationship

Community

January 29, 2026

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Postdoctoral fellow Sara Imani honoured with Mitacs Innovation Award

Awards and scholarships

November 27, 2025

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Student innovator wins $15K at Startup Survivor for AI sensor that detects UTIs

Competitions and contests

November 21, 2025

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‘I would dedicate my degree to my younger self’: Ritika Khetarpal is the Health Sciences Valedictorian

Alumni

November 20, 2025

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‘Anything is possible’: At 73, former RCMP employee earns MSc

Alumni

November 20, 2025

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Upcoming Events

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 20, 2026
9:00AM to 10:00AM

National Postdoctoral Association online event

Daunted by Networking? Try the Scientific Method

Career and Professional Development, Postdoctoral

Aug 25, 2026
3:00PM 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 3 – Navigating social situations

International, Orientation

Aug 27, 2026
9:00AM to 10:00AM

Postdoc Entrepreneur Fellowship Information Session

Postdoctoral

Aug 27, 2026
2:00PM to 3:00PM

international grad students

New International Grad Students Social

International, Orientation

Sep 2, 2026
2:00PM to 4:00PM

Fall Orientation Event: Resource Fair for Grad Students

Resource Fair for Graduate Students

Graduate Students, Orientation, Postdoctoral

Sep 9, 2026
11:00AM to 2:00PM

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

Getting ready for grad school: Session 4 – Let's talk about Canadian culture

International, Orientation

Sep 10, 2026
2:00PM to 3:30PM

National Postdoctoral Association online event

Supporting the Whole Postdoc - Part I

Career and Professional Development, Postdoctoral

Sep 22, 2026
3:00PM to 4:00PM

Mastering the Library: A guide for new graduate students

Academic, Graduate Students, Orientation

Sep 28, 2026
1:30PM to 2:30PM

Research project management training for graduate students and postdocs

Career and Professional Development, Graduate Students, Postdoctoral, Research

Sep 29, 2026
1:00PM to 2:30PM

National Postdoctoral Association online event

Supporting the Whole Postdoc - Part II

Career and Professional Development, Postdoctoral

Oct 27, 2026
3:00PM to 4:00PM

Personal Branding: Managing Your Online Footprint

Career and Professional Development, Postdoctoral

Nov 17, 2026
3:00PM to 4:00PM

Planning for Teaching Excellence as an Early Career Faculty Member

Career and Professional Development, Postdoctoral

Dec 15, 2026
3:00PM to 4:00PM

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