In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the discovery of garnet in a Martian meteorite, crowd responses to new hydration breaks at the FIFA World Cup and how Niagara’s marine history has helped to shape the region. Media coverage also focused on the reappointment of Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg, an international robotics competition hosted by the University, the launch of Brock’s new degree framework and the funding of a new Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Mechatronics Lab.

The Ancient Egyptians loved this rare gem – scientists just found it in a cracked meteorite that fell from Mars: The research of Brock Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences Tanya Kizovski was featured in the BBC’s Sky at Night Magazine, Mining.com and CBC, with coverage shared in countries around the world, such as Italy, the Philippines and Switzerland.

Brock President on YourTV Niagara: President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg appeared on Niagara Matters, sharing insight into the University’s recent 119th Convocation as well as her recent reappointment to a second term.

Experts say unpopular hydration breaks unlikely to turn audiences against sponsor: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke with The Canadian Press about fan responses to hydration breaks that debuted at this year’s FIFA World Cup. The interview was highlighted in outlets across the country, such as the Toronto Star and Sportsnet. Kinesiology Professor Toby Mündel also discussed the topic with Global News.

Province putting $900K toward new AI robotics lab at Brock University: The launch of Brock’s new Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Mechatronics Lab was featured in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local and Academica. The lab was supported by a more than $900,000 investment by the provincial government through the Training Equipment and Renewal Fund.

Thousands of young robotics students from around the world battle it out in Niagara: Paul Zelisko, Brock Chair and Professor of Chemistry and a member of the University’s organizing committee for the Canada Cup of Robotics – Niagara 2026, spoke with the St. Catharines Standard about the impact of the event. Brock’s involvement in the event was also highlighted in Tap into Chatham.

Brock approves new degree framework: The launch of Brock’s new degree architecture was featured in Academica.

Louis Shickluna created a St. Catharines’ shipbuilding legacy: Adjunct Professor of History Kimberly Monk spoke with the St. Catharines Standard about the history of shipbuilding in Niagara as well as how William Hamilton Merritt and the Welland Canal helped to shape St. Catharines.