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In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed novel approaches to managing back pain, protecting grapevines from the impacts of climate change, the appointment of Brock’s next Provost and Vice-President, Academic Arja Vainio-Mattila, a recent student trip to Manx, the online sports betting industry in Canada, how cycling performance is impacted by dehydration, Brock’s upcoming 115th Convocation, a labour disruption in Ingersoll, applying science to improve reading outcomes, and successfully qualifying for the 2024 Paralympic Games.
Why your approach to back pain could be all wrong: Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Shawn Beaudette was interviewed for CBC’s The Current with Matt Galloway about novel methods of managing and treating lower back pain. His interview is also featured on CBC Radio.
Agricultural antifreeze? Sask. researchers say spray could help wine grapes handle cold better: Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Jim Willwerth spoke to CBC News about strategies for mitigating the impact of climate change on grapevines.
Meet Brock University’s next Provost and Vice-President, Academic: Arja Vainio-Mattila was interviewed on Newstalk CKTB 610 about her recent appointment as a senior leader at the University.
Canadian students take in ‘precious’ Manx history: A recent student trip to Manx’s Isle of Man, taken by Faculty of Humanities students, was featured on the BBC.
How broader sports gambling has fared in Ontario and how it may change next: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Narraine spoke to CBC News about the regulation of online sports betting in Canada and whether more changes are to come.
How does hot weather affect your cycling performance?: Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung spoke to Cyclist about how dehydration affects core temperature and impacts athletic performance.
Legendary Chatham pitcher soon to add Dr. to his name: Dean of Applied Health Sciences Peter Tiidus spoke to CK News Today about awarding Ferguson “Fergie” Jenkins with an honorary doctorate at Brock’s 115th Convocation. Coverage was also featured on 99.1 FM CKXS and The Chatham Daily News. Additional coverage of Brock’s 115th Convocation was featured in the St. Catharines Standard.
Defence workers strike as inflation drives unions to picket lines: Expert: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to the London Free Press about a labour disruption of more than 200 workers at a defence industry supplier in Ingersoll.
Using science to improve reading outcomes: Assistant Professor of Child and Youth Studies Erin Panda spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about her research on the benefits of early interventions to help improve reading capabilities in young children.
Record-setting qualifier: Port Colborne swimmer makes Paralympic team by breaking her own record: Brock swimmer Emma Van Dyk was interviewed by the Welland Tribune about successfully qualifying to represent Canada at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.