In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the community reactions to proposed data centre developments, how boys are faring in school, the inaugural Enhanced Games, Ontario’s sport ecosystem, last call during the FIFA World Cup 2026, using the arts to address health-care discrimination and Canada joining Eurovision. Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology Martin Tammemägi’s lung cancer research was also discussed in the media.

The Farmers Who Fought a Data Centre—and Won: Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke with Maclean’s magazine about how local community members campaigned against a proposed data centre development in Rocky View County, Alta.

Why are boys falling behind in school?: Distinguished Professor of Educational Studies Louis Volante spoke with the CBC Ontario Today about why girls are outpacing some boys in the classroom.

Your guide to the inaugural ‘Steroid Olympics’: Associate Professor of Kinesiology Ian Ritchie spoke with CBC News about the inaugural Enhanced Games, which allow competitors to use performance-enhancing drugs.

Connecting Ontario sports organizations would help fix ‘fragmented’ system: Brock U researcher: Associate Professor of Sport Management Kyle Rich spoke to CBC News and Newstalk 610 CKTB about a new report on Ontario’s sport system.

B.C. won’t extend last call for World Cup games as Ontario did — and it’s all about time zones: Professor of Health Sciences Dan Malleck spoke with CBC News about B.C.’s decision to not allow bars to stay open later during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How the arts can help address discrimination in health care: Associate Professor of Health Sciences Valerie Michaelson and Associate Professor of Nursing Sheila O’Keefe-McCarthy spoke with the Newstalk 610 CKTB about a research project that used participatory theatre to address systemic discrimination in the health-care system.

Is Eurovision a good fit for Canada?: Adjunct Professor of Dramatic Arts Karen Fricker spoke with the CityNews Big Story Podcast about Canada potentially joining the Eurovision competition in the future.

Never smoked? Good, but you could still get lung cancer: Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology Martin Tammemägi’s lung cancer research was discussed in Nature.