Every day, McMaster faculty and staff help our students learn how they can make a difference in the world. Our researchers make people healthier, provide solutions for a more sustainable environment and deepen our understanding of our communities close to home and around the world.
The depth of expertise in research and teaching across the university is our greatest strength. I am excited to lead McMaster and to collaborate with the many outstanding people throughout our university and in our community to improve lives, drive discovery and create a brighter future for all.
McMaster's Strategic Plan 2026-31
Learn more about Susan Tighe, McMaster’s ninth President and Vice-Chancellor.
Learn more about President Tighe’s vision for the future of McMaster University in her installation address.
Learn more about McMaster's vision to advance human and societal health and well-being through teaching and research excellence.
More than 1,000 faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members shared their insights at the first of a series of community consultations to create the university’s next strategic plan.
The provincial government is investing $15.5 million to expand operations at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor — Canada’s largest nuclear research reactor and a world-leading supplier of medical isotopes.
The recently established School will advance new collaborations and initiatives related to social medicine and entrepreneurship, global surgery, and humanitarian work.