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The Centre for Advanced Research in Experimental and Applied Linguistics (ARiEAL) is housed within the Faculty of Humanities at McMaster University. ARiEAL is a research centre that brings together a community of researchers ranging from undergraduate trainees to established scholars, and enables the researchers to excel in their problem-driven language science research in fundamental, experimental, and applied linguistics.
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Looking back on a memorable year at McMaster: A message from President Susan Tighe
Dear members of the McMaster community, As I look back on 2025, I recall a rich and lively year in the life of McMaster, marked by progress, change, teamwork and discovery. Midway through the year, we said a thankful goodbye to Dr. David Farrar as he retired from his role as President after guiding the […]
‘You have your ear to the ground’: How teaching-stream faculty members shape a culture of teaching and learning
In a small program like Social Psychology, associate professor Sarah Clancy explains, “you get to know your students well, and you listen to them.” So when her students requested more hands-on learning opportunities, she enlisted student partners to co-develop an undergraduate conference. Presenters got the chance to refine their skills, while student co-organizers gained valuable professional and academic experience. Clancy, who approaches […]
Analysis: Everyday chemicals, global consequences: How disinfectants contribute to antimicrobial resistance
Milena Esser is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Biology. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. During the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfectants became our shield. Hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and antimicrobial sprays became part of daily life. They made us feel safe. Today, they are […]