In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed Saskatchewan’s first artificial intelligence (AI) data centre, tourism plans for Niagara Falls, student AI use, Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) testing results in Atlantic Canada, right-to-work legislation and napping’s positive effects.

Also covered in the media this week was the role Brock students played in hosting a prom for long-term care residents, Homecoming Grape Stomp, the Steel Blade Classic, and recognition for a Brock researcher.

Building an AI future in Saskatchewan: Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart was featured in CBC News sharing insights into Canada’s expanding AI landscape. He also spoke with Adam Hunter on The Morning Edition about Saskatchewan’s data centre expansion.

Can Niagara Falls be Canada’s Vegas: Professor of Geography and Tourism Studies David Fennell spoke with the Toronto Star about plans to double tourism to the Cataract City.

Grading in the age of AI: Associate Professor of Educational Studies Rahul Kumar was featured in the Toronto Star discussing new approaches to grading as student use of generative AI surges.

PISA scores in the Maritimes: Distinguished Professor of Educational Studies Louis Volante spoke with CBC News in New Brunswick and  CBC Radio One in PEI about how Canada’s Maritime provinces performed in recent reading, math and science skills testing among 15-year-old students.

Conservatives drop anti-union measures from official policy: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage shared insights with the Toronto Star about the removal of right-to-work legislation from the Conservative party’s official policy book.

The benefits of napping: Professor of Psychology Kimberly Cote spoke with Straight Arrow News about the positive effects napping can have on cognitive performance.

Prom brings together long-term care residents, Brock University students: CTV’s The Social, CBC News and Niagara this Week highlighted the work of student volunteers who helped put on a prom for long-term care residents in St. Catharines as part of Brock Cares Day of Service.

Incivility, bullying expert recognized for extensive research contributions: The recent recognition of Assistant Professor of Child and Youth Studies Natalie Spadafora from University at Buffalo’s Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention was featured in Education News Canada.

Brock’s messiest tradition returns to campus: As Brock’s Homecoming Grape Stomp was set to return for another year, the NOTL Local, Pelham Today and Giant FM shared information about the event.

Steel Blade Classic: The NOTL Local helped to spread the word about the Steel Blade Classic in the lead up to Brock’s Homecoming celebrations.