In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed new physical evidence of human-animal combat in ancient Rome, Canada’s long-standing ties to the U.S., detecting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the upcoming mosquito season, a televised meeting between Donald Trump and Mark Carney, why more young people are voting Conservative, what drives sports fandom and advancing heart research using artificial intelligence. Brock’s newest institutional partnership was also the focus of media coverage.

The best evidence yet that Roman gladiators fought lions: Professor of Greek and Roman History Michael Carter spoke to National Geographic about the recent discovery of bite marks, presumably made by a large cat, on the bones of an ancient Roman gladiator.

Canada’s deepening dependence on U.S. has been a decades-long evolution, experts say: Associate Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke to the Canadian Press about Canada’s historical ties to the U.S. in an article that ran in outlets across the country including The National Post, The Toronto Star, Global News, CP24 and BNN Bloomberg. He also spoke to 630 CHED about Canada’s economic dependence on the U.S.

Calling out AI in the Classroom: Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Rahul Kumar spoke to CBC Radio about the effects of generative AI on educational practices.

How bad will mosquitoes be in Ontario this year? Here’s your mosquito forecast: Professor of Biological Sciences Fiona Hunter spoke to The Toronto Star about what to expect when mosquito season begins again this year.

Trump Talks to Carney: Associate Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert spoke to CHCH News about U.S. President Donald Trump’s first post-election meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Conservatives win national mock youth vote: Does that tell us anything about the future?: Professor of Child and Youth Studies Rebecca Raby spoke to The St.Catharines Standard about what the results of a nationwide mock election says about the voting preferences of young people.

AI expert aims to assess heart failure risk ‘at the click of a button’: Assistant Professor of Computer Science Blessing Ogbuokiri spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about his new research using AI to detect risk for heart failure. His research was also featured in Niagara-on-the-Lake Local.

Generations of Leafs fans hold on to hope as playoffs heat up: Associate Professor of Sport Management Craig Hyatt spoke to Newstalk 610 CTKB about what keeps Toronto Maple Leafs fans engaged with the team. Coverage of the topic was also featured in Thorold Today and Pelham Today.

Brock launches dual degree programming with University of Portsmouth: The launch of new dual-degree program offerings between the two institutions was featured in Academica, Giant FM.