In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the “Dry January” trend, exercising in the cold, personality traits of middle children, a movement to unionize inmates working in prison, U.S. President Donald Trump’s first days in office and Canadian political developments. Also highlighted were the second Pow Wow at Brock and a provincial minister’s visit to the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute.

Move over, Dry January: More Canadians going easy on the alcohol year-round amid health warnings: Professor of Health Sciences Dan Malleck spoke to The Globe and Mail about the sober-curious movement.

Expert tips on how to keep exercising during cold winter weather: Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung’s research’s on how cold air can impact your endurance was featured in BBC Future.

Middle children, it’s finally your time: Study finds you’re more agreeable, honest than younger and older siblings: Professor of Psychology Michael Ashton spoke to City News Breakfast Television and The Toronto Star about his research on the link between birth order and personality. His research was also highlighted in Parents Magazine in France.

Inmates working in prisons want to be treated like public servants: Assistant Professor of Labour Studies Jordan House spoke to MSN.com about prison inmates seeking the win the right to unionize.

With Trump, ‘Be cautious and maybe have a Plan A, B and C ready’: Analysis on Trump’s first days as President from Associate Professors of Political Science Blayne Haggart, Stefan Dolgert and Pascal Lupin was featured in Niagara At Large. Haggart also spoke to the St. Catharines Standard and Newstalk 610 CKTB about the President’s tariff threats, and he and Lupin spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the impact Trump’s policies will have on democracy and other countries around the world. Dolgert also spoke to CHCH News about the Liberal leadership race in Canada.

Community unites in pride as powwow returns to Brock: Pow Wow Co-ordinator Crystal Lavallee spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the second annual event at Brock. Coverage was also featured in the St. Catharines Standard, Pelham Today, Giant FM and Niagara At Large.

Brock and Bethesda formalize partnership: Associate Professor of Applied Disability Studies Julie Koudys spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about Brock’s Memorandum of Understanding with Bethesda.

Agriculture minister gets taste of CCOVI research: Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Rob Flack’s visit to Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute was featured in Farms.com