In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the end of the Canada Post strike, ethical educational technology, why holiday movies are popular, the important role of post-secondary education, how cold impacts cycling performance, a rise in older adults transferring to long-term care on antipsychotics, Chrystia Freeland’s resignation and the tax holiday.

The Canada Post strike and Ottawa’s proposed ‘time out’: What’s happened so far: Associate Professor of Labour Studies Alison Braley-Rattai spoke to CBC News about the progression of the Canada Post strike. Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage also spoke to CBC Radio about the issue.

Designing for justice: Vice-Provost of Teaching and Learning Rajiv Jhangiani spoke to Teaching in Higher Ed podcast about developing a framework for ethical educational technology using tools that don’t reinforce systemic biases.

‘We have the same budget as we had in 2014’: Brock U warns it cannot cut its way out of underfunding: Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg spoke to the St.Catharines Standard about the important role of post-secondary institutions and Brock’s efforts to chart a sustainable path forward in challenging times.

Holiday movie magic: Professor of Popular Culture and Film Liz Clarke spoke to YourTV Niagara about the warm, fuzzy feeling people get from watching holiday films.

Why Training in the Cold Could Give You a Competitive Edge: Outside magazine highlighted Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung’s research about the impacts of getting superficially cold on cycling performance.

More residents transfer to long-term care on potentially ‘inappropriate’ antipsychotics: Assistant Professor of Health Sciences Luke Turcotte spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the disproportionately high number of people admitted to long-term care facilities on antipsychotic medications. His research was also featured on Giant FM.

Chrystia Freeland’s resignation sends shockwaves through Ottawa: Associate Professors of Political Science Stefan Dolgert and Blayne Haggart spoke to
CHCH News and Newstalk 610 CKTB, respectively, about the Minister of Finance’s decision to leave cabinet.

Expert weighs in on tax holiday risks: Professor of Finance Ernest spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB’s Niagara in the Morning and The Drive programs about the impacts of the tax holiday and interest rate cut. His take on the issue was also covered in Pelham Today.