In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed how parenting changes fathers’ brains, research on the impacts of ticks and mosquitoes, how a travel boycott is affecting Canadian and U.S. tourism industries and the effect that weight-loss drugs have had on companies like WeightWatchers. Coverage of government-led changes to modernize legislation that guides post-secondary institutions, Pride Month activities at Brock and a new transfer pathway for Sport Management students were also featured in the media.

Dad Bods and brains: Assistant Professor of Psychology Paula Duarte Guterman spoke to CBC’s The Nature of Things about the different ways that the male brain and body are altered after becoming a father.

Tiny ticks and pesky mosquitoes: Biological Sciences PhD student Nick Benton and Professor of Biological Sciences Fiona Hunter spoke to CTV News, Newstalk 800 CJAD and CP24 about the impact prolonged wet weather may have on mosquito populations. Benton also spoke to Giant FM, Newstalk 610 CKTB’s The Drive and Niagara in the Morning, Flamborough Today, Thorold Today, Niagara-on-the-Lake Local, Cambridge Today about new Brock research into the spread of ticks in Niagara and across Ontario.

Canadians go elbows up on U.S. travel, opting for these destinations instead: Professor of Geography and Tourism Studies David Fennell spoke to the Globe and Mail about Canadians choosing to boycott travel to the U.S. and how long the trend will last.

Only men in charge? That and other rules governing some Ontario colleges and universities are set to be updated: Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg spoke to The Toronto Star, The Hamilton Spectator and the Waterloo Region Record about government efforts to modernize legislation that guides post-secondary institutions by removing gendered language and moving toward greater equity and inclusivity.

Brock researchers raise concerns over long-term effects of Ozempic use: Professor of Kinesiology Kimberley Gammage, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology William Gittings, Professor of Kinesiology Nota Klentrou and Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies Danielle Sirianni Molnar discussed how the rising popularity of weight-loss drugs has impacted personal wellness brands in the Village Report.

St. Catharines will unveil ‘Pride in Every Step, Love in Every Action’ exhibit at city hall: Third-year English Language and Literature student Victoria Rose was featured in Newstalk 610 CKTB about her poem being chosen to be displayed on the steps of St. Catharines City Hall’s to show support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community during Pride Month. Brock’s Pride Month activities were also featured on Newstalk 610 CKTB and Academica.

St. Clair College and Brock U sign agreement to open doors for sport management students: Coverage of Brock’s new transfer agreement with St. Clair College was featured in the Windsor News Today, Country 92.9 and 95.1 Cool FM.