In the News: Accountability in policing, dementia care and Olympic sports

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed systemic biases in policing, dementia risks and caregiving, how sports make it into the Olympic Games and Canada’s new electric vehicle deal with China. Brock’s recent recognition among Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers and the third annual Pow Wow at the University were also featured in the media.

Sexual assault survivor calls for accountability after police comments left her feeling ‘humiliated’: Assistant Professor of Political Science Danielle McNabb spoke to CBC News and CBC Radio One about systemic bias within police training organizations and police services that could affect the integrity of sexual assault investigations.

Reducing dementia risk and considerations around location tracking for dementia patients: Professor of Psychology Karen Campbell spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB, Niagara at Large and KX96 (CJKX) about the relationship between hearing loss and dementia. Associate Professor in Recreation and Leisure Studies Alisa Grigorovich spoke to the Evan Bray Show about the line between safety and the right to privacy for dementia patients.

Brock honoured for being exceptional place to work: Brock’s recognition as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers was featured in Academica and Education News Canada.

How sports like ski mountaineering make the Olympic cut: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB and the Burlington Gazette about how sports make it into the Olympics.

Rift forms over Canadian EV deal with China: Associate Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert spoke to CHCH News about the discord between provincial and federal levels of government in relation to Canada’s new electric vehicle deal with China.

Pow Wow marks third year at Brock: Hadiya’dagénhahs Centre Operations Supervisor Syerra Jasmin (BA ’19, BEd ’22) and Robyn Bourgeois, Associate Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement, spoke to YourTV Niagara about the third annual Pow Wow held at Brock on Jan. 16.


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