In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed a pay equity dispute involving Toronto education workers, fallout from the trial of ex-Hockey Canada players, how mid-size regions in Ontario are driving innovation, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on work, how playing outdoors can benefit children and upcoming research on volunteer experiences at the 2025 Canada Summer Games. Coverage of Brock’s renewed partnership with Bridges Niagara was also featured in the media.

These Toronto education professionals got a fraction of the pay increase their colleagues did, they’re now fighting their own union: Associate Professor of Labour Studies Alison Braley-Rattai spoke to The Toronto Star about education workers in Toronto seeking to overturn recent arbitration on pay equity concerns.

Brock University experts weigh in on trial of former Hockey Canada players: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke to The Guardian, Newstalk 610 CKTB’s Niagara in the Morning and Niagara at Large and Professor of Psychology Angela Book spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB’s The Drive about the results of trial of five former Hockey Canada players. Coverage of the topic was also featured in the Burlington Gazette and Pelham Today.

The innovative potential of Ontario’s medium cities: Professor of Political Science Charles Conteh spoke to CBC Radio’s Afternoon Drive with Matt Allen about how mid-sized regions in the province are driving innovation.

Brock University and Bridges Niagara renew partnership to support newcomers: Acting Associate Dean of Social Sciences Rebecca Raby spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB’s The Drive about the University’s renewal of its long-standing partnership with Bridges Niagara. Coverage of the recent Memorandum of Understanding signing event between the organizations was also featured in Academica, Niagara This Week, Niagara-on-the-Lake Local and Thorold Today.

What happens to human employees when AI reshapes the workplace?: Associate Professor of Digital Media Aaron Mauro spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the impact artificial intelligence is having on the way people work. Coverage of the topic was also featured in Niagara at Large.

Immersing children in the great outdoors builds skills, lasting memories: Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies Tim O’Connell spoke to YourTV Niagara about the benefits of getting children outdoors.

Volunteerism at the Canada Summer Games: Professor of Sport Management Julie Stevens spoke on Rogers TV during coverage of the 207th Royal St. John’s Regatta about her upcoming research on volunteer support and well-being at the 2025 Canada Summer Games, which take place from Friday, Aug. 8 to Monday, Aug. 25 in St. John’s, N.L.