In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed how birth order impacts personality, experiential learning in Manx, retro sports merch and a culture shift in World Wrestling Entertainment, how sports teaches life skills, education reform, electronic price tags in grocery stores, the importance of staying active, how to talk about climate change, new grape and wine research, recent shakeups in Canadian politics, labour disputes, and new health guidelines for alcohol in the United States.

Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests: Professor of Psychology Michael Ashton’s recent research on the impact of birth order on personality was featured in international news outlets such as The Guardian and The Independent as well as on CP24 in Canada.

Learning about Manx history ‘amazing’ for students: Professor of History Andrew McDonald spoke to the BBC about the learning opportunities gained from a recent course trip to Isle of Man. Some students in the class also weighed in about their experiences.

Today’s sports schools are teaching both skills for game time and broader life lessons: Associate Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies Corliss Bean spoke to The Globe and Mail about the role of coaching in recreational sport for positive youth development.

Retro and reworked sports merch offer fans new ways to share their team pride: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to the The Globe and Mail about trends in retro sports apparel. He also spoke to CBC News about how the World Wrestling Entertainment’s popular wrestling program, Monday Night Raw, was recently streamed exclusively on Netflix and cultural changes in the sport.

Staying active boosts mental health: Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Sean Locke spoke to CBC News about the importance of staying active, even during the holidays and in cold weather.

Going beyond the basics in 2025 classrooms: Professor of Educational Studies Louis Volante spoke to 630 CHED, Newstalk 770 and City News 570 about education reform and going beyond the basics in classroom curriculums, which he recently explored in a piece he co-wrote for The Conversation.

Electronic price tags are popping up in Canadian grocery stores. Here’s what it means for customers: Associate Professor of Marketing Eric Dolansky spoke to The Toronto Star about the shift to electronic shelf labels.

Technology, Climate Change, and Eco-Spirituality: Associate Professor of Communications, Popular Culture and Film Jennifer Ellen (Jenellen) Good was a guest on the Take Me Outside podcast and spoke about how issues such as climate change, technology and eco-spirituality issues are communicated societally and educationally.

Clean vines, new wines focus of $2M Ontario research grant: Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute Director Debbie Inglis spoke to The Grower about its multi-institutional research project to develop new grape growing and fermentation methods.

Political expert looks ahead to possible federal election for Conservatives, NDP: Associate Professor of Political Sciences Stefan Dolgert spoke to CHCH News about the impacts of Justin Trudeau’s resignation and his legacy as a Prime Minister. He also spoke to Giant FM and Newstalk 610 CKTB about the same topics.

Inside Toronto paramedics’ ongoing overtime revolt: Associate Professor of Labour Studies Simon Black spoke to Village Report and Toronto Today about paramedics cancelling planned voluntary overtime in protest of the City of Toronto’s recent contract offer.

U.S. surgeon general calls for warnings on alcohol, health expert says it’s not that simple: Professor of Health Sciences Dan Malleck spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about new guidelines for alcohol consumption. Coverage of his take on the topic was also featured in Soo Today and The Burlington Gazette.