In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed a new Meta safety tool for teens, Sony’s controversial PlayStation plans, the cost of Ontario storing American alcohol, artificial intelligence (AI) and academic integrity, perceptions of drug and alcohol consumption, local elections and Laura Secord’s legendary journey.

Brock’s recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026, the reappointment of Associate Deans in the Faculty of Education and the University’s new women’s rugby head coach were also covered in the media.

Meta: Parent alert if child talks suicide with AI chatbot: Professor of Child and Youth Studies Shauna Pomerantz spoke with the Canadian Press about a Meta’s new Instagram supervision tool that will alert parents if their teen is discussing self-harm or suicide with the Meta AI chatbot. The story appeared in outlets across Canada, including CP24, the Hamilton Spectator, City News and the Toronto Star.

More than 320,000 people sign Winnipeg video game store’s petition to keep PlayStation discs spinning: Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities Emma Vossen spoke with CBC News about Sony’s decision to stop selling physical discs for new PlayStation games in 2028. Associate Professor of Digital Humanities Sarah Stang also spoke with CBC News about the topic.

Cost of storing banned U.S. booze in Ontario reaches $8 million: Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke with City News about how much it’s costing the Liquor Control Board of Ontario to keep American Alcohol off store shelves. Jennifer Kelly also spoke with CBC News about how being stored could affect the quality of stored American alcohol.

A U.S. prof suspects most of his students used AI to cheat. It’s a growing concern here, too: Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Rahul Kumar spoke with CBC News about concerns over academic misconduct as more post-secondary students make use of AI tools.

Widely accepted, bars a form of safe consumption site: Niagara professor: Professor of Health Sciences Dan Malleck and Assistant Professor of Psychology Scott Neufeld spoke with the St. Catharines Standard about differences in how drug and alcohol consumption are perceived. Neufeld also spoke with the St. Catharines Standard about trends in overdose calls to Niagara EMS.

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s election ballot is slow to fill with names: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local about the upcoming municipal elections across Niagara.

Tracing Laura Secord’s journey with modern mapping: Maps, GIS and Geospatial Data Specialist Sharon Janzen spoke with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local about using technology to trace Laura Secord’s historic 32-kilometre journey.

Faculty, staff shape award-winning culture: Brock’s recent recognition from Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 was covered by Education News Canada.

Associate Deans reappointed in Faculty of Education: The reappointment of Professor of Educational Studies Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker and Associate Professor of Mathematics Education Joyce Mgombelo as Associate Deans in the Faculty of Education was covered by Education News Canada.

Women’s rugby welcomes new head coach: The appointment of Lauryn Bons as head coach of the Brock women’s rugby team was covered by Education News Canada and Ground News.