In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed trends in professional sports coaching, increasing the appeal of plant-based protein, how political tensions impact national sporting events, the evolution of golf courses, personality traits of middle children, potential impacts of tariffs on domestic and international wine markets, a new course teaching historical methods through Taylor Swift’s music, updated reading assessments for elementary students, issues on the minds of voters ahead of the upcoming Ontario election and the impact that tariff threats have on Canadian patriotism.

National pride and political divide take centre ice during international hockey match-up: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke to CBC News about the impact of geopolitical tensions both on and off the ice in advance of the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament between Canada and the U.S. Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine also spoke to Newstalk 800 CJAD about the history of national anthems played during sporting events.  

Youth movement storms the coaching ranks in pro sports: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Ryan Clutterbuck spoke to The Globe and Mail about the rising number of young professional sport coaches and the importance of cultivate winning environments and connecting with players. 

Meet the flavour engineers working to make plant-based food taste more like meat: Professor of Biological Sciences Gary Pickering spoke to The Globe and Mail about advances in food science processes to make alternative proteins more appealing to consumers. 

The rewilded golf courses teeming with life: Associate Professor of Sport Management Brad Millington spoke to BBC Futures about the evolution of the environmental impact of golf over time. 

Middle children get their due: Professor of Psychology Michael Ashton’s recent research on how birth order and family size impacts personality was featured on BBC World Service Radio, National Public Radio and ABC NewsRadio. 

Ontario wines remain a world-class choice in face of U.S. tariffs: Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute Director Debbie Inglis and Associate Professor of Economics Lester Kwong discussed the impact of the “buy local” movement on the province’s wine sales in The Grower and Farms.com. Several graduates of Brock’s Applied Grape and Wine Science programs were also featured in The Globe and Mail discussing the impact that potential tariffs will have on the wine industry.  

A Swift History: Associate Professor of History Elizabeth Vlossak spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about her new course that introduces history and historical methods through Taylor Swift’s music, career and fandom. Coverage of the course was also featured on Move 103.5 and CJKL FM.

New literacy assessment rolling out for students in kindergarten to grade 2 in Ontario: Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies Erin Panda spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB’s Niagara in the Morning and Newstalk 610 CKTB about new reading benchmarks for Ontario students. 

Will Trump’s tariff threats generate new Niagara interest in Flag Day?: Associate Professor of Communications, Popular Culture and Film Derek Foster spoke to Niagara This Week about the potential impact of tariff threats on Canadian patriotism and symbols in the lead up to Flag Day. Associate Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert also spoke to the Unpublished Cafe podcast about the top issues on the minds of voters in advance of the upcoming election.