In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the health benefits of walking backwards, how young people perceive their early work experiences, the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the ongoing LCBO strike and expansion of retail alcohol sales, the impact of flooding on mosquitoes, how nicotine can increase the risk of heat exhaustion in athletes and the Ticketmaster data breach.

Why you should try walking backward: Professor of Kinesiology Kimberley Gammage spoke to the Globe & Mail about the health benefits associated with walking in reverse as part of an exercise routine. She was also featured on AM 1150 CKFR, Newstalk 1010 CFRB and Newstalk 610 CKTB

Youth unemployment rates hit all-time high in Canada: Professor Child and Youth Studies Rebecca Raby spoke to CBC’s The Current with Matt Galloway and CBC Radio One about young people’s perceptions of early work and the skills they gain during those experiences given high unemployment rates for those ages 15 to 24.

What the Donald Trump shooting means for his campaign: Associate Professor of Political Science Paul Hamilton Spoke to CBC Radio One about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Associate Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke to AM 900 CHML about the conspiracy theories surrounding the incident.

Just 15 per cent of Ontarians say they’re affected by the ongoing LCBO strike: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage was featured in a Canadian Press article about the ongoing LCBO strike that was picked up by outlets such as The National Post, CHCH, CTV Toronto and Global News. Professor of Health Sciences Dan Malleck also spoke to CBC News and CBC Radio One about the move to make alcohol available to more private retailers and Associate Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke to AM 900 CHML about comparisons between liquor and cannabis retailers in Ontario.

Toronto’s flooding could see one other miserable consequence: more West Nile virus-spreading mosquitoes: Professor of Biological Sciences Fiona Hunter spoke to The Toronto Star about the impact recent flooding in Toronto could have on West Nile cases and a growing number of a specific mosquito species. 

Heatwave: How vaping could put you at risk of heat exhaustion, after study finds nicotine increases risk of the deadly condition: Professor of Kinesiology Toby Mündel was featured in The Daily Mail about his work on how athletes who use nicotine are more likely to experience heat exhaustion. He also spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB.

Recent Ticketmaster breach highlights need to evaluate cybersecurity best practices: Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Digital Humanities Aaron Mauro spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the Ticketmaster data breach.