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August 31, 2021

Building resilience in the face of COVID-19

Brent McKnight is examining how both sectors — main street and non-profit — are navigating the pandemic and its eventual aftermath.

August 30, 2021

What kind of leader are you?

With the start of the 2021-22 academic year, Dr. Teal McAteer asks incoming students about their leadership vision.

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August 27, 2021

How entrepreneurship is changing the sex industry

Trish Ruebottom explores how stigmatized entrepreneurs can carve out a safe space for themselves and others through social innovation.

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August 26, 2021

What you need to know about Welcome Week 2021

Welcome Week is set to greet the incoming class of McMaster Marauders on September 1–8, 2021.

August 26, 2021

Knowledge Labs: In the Know with Manish Verma

This week's In the Know: Associate Professor Manish Verma talks about his research on transporting dangerous goods.

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August 20, 2021

Two experts weigh in on trust, resilience, and the future of supply chains

Two viewpoints from DeGroote and the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics about supply chain resilience.

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August 16, 2021

A letter from the President and Provost

Mandatory COVID vaccination policy for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to McMaster University.

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August 12, 2021

Six challenges of being a gig worker during the COVID-19 pandemic

Erin Reid and researchers talk about the challenges gig workers face and what resources are available to help them.

There are myriad myths about workers with disabilities. New research suggests they perform at a higher level, are absent less and are more loyal than employees without disabilities.
August 9, 2021

Why it makes good business sense to hire people with disabilities

Catherine Connelly's research shows that it's a smart business strategy to hire people with disabilities. Read more about the reasons why.

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July 27, 2021

Next round of Back to Mac virtual town halls set for early August

The McMaster community is invited to join the next set of Back to Mac Town Halls in early August to hear about the most up-to-date plans.

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July 27, 2021

Are you a good boss?

Take a leadership quiz to find out. Catherine Connelly shares that the payoffs can be much bigger than anyone ever thought.

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July 23, 2021

Innovative DeGroote research awarded SSHRC and NSERC grants

13 DeGroote researchers have been awarded grants through SSHRC and NSERC.