Brock labour expert researching working conditions in gym and fitness industry
When most people go to a gym or fitness club, the only work that’s on their minds is the ... Full story
Articles by author: Cathy Majtenyi
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Local MPs to celebrate social science and humanities funding recipients at Brock
Understanding teens who are struggling with pressures to be perfect. Uncovering a buried shipyard from a chapter in St. Catharines’ ... Full story -
Brock research encourages Niagara to explore becoming a UNESCO Global Geopark
With the mighty cataracts, vineyards producing critically acclaimed wines and vast networks of bicycle paths, tourists coming to Niagara have ... Full story -
International research shows wasps can be used to combat agricultural pests
The first line of defence when bugs attack plants is often synthetic pesticides or insecticides. But an international team conducting ... Full story -
Brock research explores potential new tourism niche in Niagara through UN designation
Visitors coming to Niagara have lots to see and do thanks to the region being a top tourism destination. New ... Full story -
Beer a bitter pill to swallow for thermal tasters, says Brock research
Beer lovers widely agree that while the world’s most popular alcoholic drink can be slightly bitter or mildly sour, ... Full story -
Grief dreams can provide comfort and healing during holidays
The holidays are generally a time for good cheer. But for some families, an empty chair at the dinner table ... Full story -
Brock statistician researching how to reduce bias in big data
Compiling and processing information was once a relatively straightforward process. A person would gather a certain number of facts and ... Full story -
Brock-led research shows impact of school start times on teens’ sleep
Delaying high school start times by as little as 10 minutes can increase adolescents’ length of sleep by almost 25 minutes, says ... Full story -
Mature female STEM students face many barriers
Mature female students pursuing Canadian university degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects face discrimination and other barriers, ... Full story
