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Students walking around the McMaster University campus in front of the McMaster University Student Centre.
September 25, 2023

A Message of Support for McMaster University’s Indian Community

Our vice-provost (International) reaffirms McMaster's unwavering commitment to fostering a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

Bottom row from left: Maria Alkouni, Stephanie Wilson, Xinyi Chen, Ryan Tratner, Shengxiao (Vincent) Wang. Top row from left: Mahdi Abouei, Joe Lawton, Michael Tadrous, Jared Paul
September 13, 2023

Undergraduate Student Research Day

Undergrad research students came together to share their work, experience, and skills gained while contributing to research at DeGroote.

September 12, 2023

Welcome to DeGroote! Highlights from Welcome Week 2023

We celebrated a new cohort of students joining our DeGroote community. Check out these photo and video highlights from Welcome Week 2023.

September 8, 2023

Exploring a Research Problem with Passion and Creativity

BCom and eHealth student Bilal Khan shares learnings from conducting his own hands-on research at DeGroote as an undergrad student.

September 7, 2023

In the News: The ‘Shoppertainment’ Trap: As Social Media Apps Blur Line Between Socializing and Buying, the Risks to Users Soar

Ruhai Wu, associate professor of marketing, talks to Capital Current about social commerce and influencer marketing.

September 6, 2023

MacNav: A New Digital Wayfinding Pilot Project

New pilot project offers accessible, step-by-step navigation to the DeGroote building and McMaster central campus.

September 5, 2023

In the News: More Companies are Calling People Back to the Office. Many Workers Want to Stay Home

Professor Catherine Connelly discusses return to office policies and remote work options in this CBC News story.

August 30, 2023

Grants Support World-Class Research at DeGroote

DeGroote researchers awarded Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and Canada Foundation for Innovation JELF grants.

August 23, 2023

In The News: New Restaurant in Westdale Offering Subscription Service for Food

Associate professor Brent McKnight speaks with CHCH News about the effects of subscription services for a new Westdale restaurant.

August 22, 2023

In The News: Why We All Might Want to Bring a Bit of Barbie to Work

Associate Professor Trish Ruebottom explores the impact of the Barbie movie's message on the workplace with The Globe and Mail.

August 16, 2023

In The News: Does Lower Trust In The Workplace Lead To Lower Productivity?

Professor Erin Reid discusses the relationship between trust and productivity in the workplace with the Human Resources Director.

August 16, 2023

How Airbnb may be Fuelling Gentrification: A Case Study in Toronto

A new study by PhD student Iman Sadeghi sheds light on how short-term rentals like Airbnb make housing less affordable.