In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed Rogers’ newly inked broadcast deal, supporting caregivers, Brock’s new master’s program and Robot Training Academy, protecting vineyards against climate change, the culture of the video game industry, how humans adjust their movement patterns, the role of union support in election campaigns, the young offenders act and calls for new thinking about Canada’s future and combating climate change. Brock was also highlighted in interviews about Spring Open House and the University’s connection to the Niagara community.

Rogers playing long game as gatekeeper with NHL rights deal, professor says: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to The Canadian Press about Rogers’ new deal with the National Hockey League to retain television broadcasting rights. The article ran in outlets across the country, such as the National Post, Toronto Star and City News, and he also spoke to radio outlets such as CKOM News Talk 650 about the topic. 

New Canada research chair says caregivers, ‘essential’ to seniors’ well-being, not getting supports they need: Canada Research Chair in Social Psychology of Aging Larissa Zwar spoke to Niagara Now about her research into supports for caregivers of seniors. The story also ran in The Hamilton Spectator and Waterloo Region Record. 

CKTB 610 Roadshow at Brock: During Newstalk 610 CKTB’s live broadcast from Brock’s Rankin Family Pavilion on April 1, Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke about the new Master in Sport Management; Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute Entomologist Malkie Spodek spoke about her vineyard research; Director of Student Recruitment Matthew Melynk spoke about Spring Open House; Assistant Professor of Game Studies Sarah Stang spoke about trends in the video game industry; Assistant Professor of Engineering Ryan Schroeder spoke about his movement research; and Professor of Finance, Operations and Information Systems Anteneh Ayanso spoke about Brock’s Robot Training Academy. Associate Vice-President, Students Bradley Clarke and Provost and Vice-President, Academic Arja Vainio-Mattila spoke about the University’s 60th anniversary.  

Poilievre’s Bid to Woo the Union Vote Is Hitting Snags: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to CBC Radio One and The Tyee about union engagement during the Canadian federal election campaign and to The Chronicle Herald about strategic voting.  

She murdered her mom at 15. She wants to become an Ontario lawyer at 37. Does this ‘bathtub girl’ deserve a second chance?: Voula Marinos, Professor in the Departments of Child and Youth Studies and Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice, spoke to The Toronto Star about young offenders seeking to reintegrate into society after committing a crime.

Canada needs royal commission on security: Associate Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB and Niagara-on-the-Lake Local about his recent open letter calling for a royal commission on securing Canada’s future. 

Individual action more than drop in the bucket against climate change: Director of the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre Julia Baird spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about how individual contributions can support climate change mitigation.