In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed New Brunswick’s proposed online gambling legislation, a rivalry between soccer greats, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, World Kindness Day, police accountability and a Toronto Blue Jays outfielder’s social media controversy.

Also covered in the media was the University’s upcoming Fall Preview Day, Brock research into blood vessels, an event held in honour of National Indigenous Veterans Day and the Department of Dramatic Arts’ final production of 2026.

New Brunswick moves to regulate online gambling: Associate Professor of Sport Management Mike Naraine spoke to CBC News about proposed legislation on online gambling in New Brunswick. For CBC Kids News, he also weighed in on the rivalry between soccer greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Naraine also spoke to the Canadian Press about the recent controversy around anti-Muslim posts shared on social media by Jays’ outfielder Anthony Santander. The article also appeared in other outlets, including TSN and The Globe and Mail.

How one Project South officer’s case became a referendum on how harshly we should treat unlawful database searches: Assistant Professor of Political Science Danielle McNabb spoke with the Toronto Star about the justice system and police accountability.

Canadian PSE marks National Indigenous Veterans Day: Brock’s beaded poppy making workshop was included in Academica Group’s Top Ten News roundup of activities at Canadian postsecondary institutions in honour of National Indigenous Veterans Day.

How teachers and educators are using AI: Associate Professor of Educational Studies Rahul Kumar joined News Talk 980 to discuss the use of AI in the classroom and the need to teach students how to use it responsibly.

Choosing kindness can ease holiday anxiety: Professor of Educational Studies Sandra Bosacki was a guest on Steph Vivier in the Morning on 610 CKTB to share insights into kindness and the positive impact it can have on World Kindness Day. Her tips for choosing kindness around the holidays were also featured in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local.

Fall Preview Day gives prospective students a taste of life as a Badger: The St. Catharines Standard and Giant FM promoted the upcoming Fall Preview Day event taking place at Brock on Sunday, Nov. 15.

Brock researcher receives funding to study damaged proteins in blood vessels: The announcement of research funding for Professor of Health Sciences Newman Sze was shared in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local.

Film, theatre and Santa Claus are coming to town: The St. Catharines Standard included People, Places and Things — the Department of Dramatic Arts’ final production of 2026 — in its roundup of things to do this weekend.