Recent media coverage highlighted the reappointment of Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg as well as Brock’s involvement in the official opening of the Robert Bateman Community Centre in Burlington. Brock experts were also featured in media appearances discussing Eurovision, AI in sport marketing, Toronto outdoor education cuts, sports gambling, government AI use, cellphone school bans, athlete salaries and water management.

‘Ability to bring people together’: Brock University reappoints president Lesley Rigg to second term: President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Riggs’ reappointment was covered by the St. Catharines Standard, Niagara Falls Review, Welland Tribune, Education News Canada, Newstalk 610 CKTB, Niagara-on-the-Lake Local, Thorold Today, Niagara at Large, GiantFM and Niagara Daily News.

Why a song contest has emerged as Europe’s most controversial election: Adjunct Professor of Dramatic Arts Karen Fricker spoke with the CBC, Canadian Affairs and The Rundown about the politics surrounding Eurovision.

As the AI race heats up, so does the battle for eyeballs: Professor of Sport Management Michael Narraine spoke with the Globe and Mail about how AI companies are partnering with sport brands, such as Formula One, in their marketing campaigns.

TDSB cuts outdoor education programs: Distinguished Professor of Educational Studies Louis Volante spoke with CBC Radio One about the Toronto District School Board’s cutting of outdoor education programs.

Weighing the impact of sports betting: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke to Canada Talks about the potential negative impacts of sports gambling, particularly among young men, as it becomes more common. Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Narraine’s research on sport betting was also discussed by Gaming News Canada.

Canada’s use of AI in government may cause more harm than good: Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke with Mobile Syrup about the use of artificial intelligence by the federal government. He also spoke with the Hamilton Spectator about a new data centre cluster in B.C. and Canadian data sovereignty.

Ontario considers banning cellphones, social media in schools: Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Mohammed Estaiteyeh spoke with The Rundown about the provincial government considering a ban on cellphones and social media in Ontario schools.

Brock celebrates official opening of Robert Bateman Community Centre: The official opening of the Robert Bateman Community Centre, which houses Brock’s Burlington Campus, on May 2 was covered by the Hamilton Spectator, Penticton Herald and Waterloo Region Record.

A 30th season and an $850m franchise: is the WNBA’s rocketing growth sustainable?: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michele Donnelly spoke with Yahoo about player salaries in the Women’s National Basketball Association.

New Ontario water and sanitation law could pave the way for the financialization of public water: Assistant Professor in Brock’s Environmental Sustainability Research Centre Lina Taing’s water management expertise was mentioned in an article published by The Conversation, which also appeared in Burlington Today, Oakville News, Thorold Today and Yahoo Canada.