In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the importance of early anti-bullying intervention, strengthening connections between parents and children, post-secondary funding challenges and a rare mosquito-borne illness. Coverage of Brock’s Move-in Weekend and new University partnerships and agreements was also featured in the media.

Spotting and stopping bullying: Professor of Child and Youth Studies Tony Volk spoke to the What’s Barrie Talking About podcast and Newstalk 610 CKTB about the importance of tackling bullying early. The Burlington Gazette, Pelham Today and Niagara-on-the-Lake Local also featured Volk’s take on the topic. He also spoke to CBC Radio about the importance of having dedicated, uninterrupted interactions between parents and their children.

Ontario college support workers in strike position: Professor of Educational Studies Louis Volante spoke to CBC Toronto and CBC News about the impacts of funding challenges on Ontario’s post-secondary institutions.

Rare mosquito-borne virus: Professor of Biological Sciences Fiona Hunter spoke to CBC Radio One about recent human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a rare but serious virus spread to people by infected mosquitoes.

Welcome Week kicks off as Brock students settle into campus life: Director of Housing Services Cindy Chernish spoke to the St. Catharines Standard about the process of moving approximately 2,800 students into on-campus housing. Coverage of the University’s Move-in Weekend was also highlighted in YourTV Niagara and Pelham Today.

Brock, Zimbabwe Olympic Committee collaborate to strengthen sports governance: Brock’s new five-year memorandum of understanding to deliver specialized training and research on safe sport practices, governance and human resource management was highlighted in Academica. A new exchange agreement between Brock and Dublin City University in Ireland was also featured in Academica.