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In the News: Canada’s economic overhaul, opioid overdoses and Brock’s inaugural Indigenous Strategic Plan

Friday, October 09, 2026 | by Melinda Cheevers

In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed proposed changes to Canada’s labour laws, overdose deaths in Niagara, Brock’... Full story
How does teasing differ from bullying? New research aims to find out

Monday, September 28, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

While surveying students about bullying in secondary schools several years ago, Naomi Andrews noticed an odd discrepancy. Some students who ... Full story
Unearthing the environmental impact of human activity using ancient DNA

Friday, September 25, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Ancient plant, animal and fungi DNA is shedding light on centuries of human activity around Crawford Lake, a spot researchers ... Full story
In the News: Canada’s labour laws, Niagara’s municipal elections and a provincial investment in Brock

Friday, September 25, 2026 | by Melinda Cheevers

In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the changes to Canada’s labour laws, sentencing for police misconduct, the ... Full story
Thesis defences — Sept. 28 to Oct. 2

Friday, September 25, 2026 | by The Brock News

The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, Sept. 28 and Friday, Oct. 2. Master of Science in ... Full story
Brock Tourism, Business programs ranked among world’s best

Thursday, September 24, 2026 | by The Brock News

Several Brock University programs were ranked among the best in the world in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026, ... Full story
Opinion: Larry Savage discusses proposed labour reforms in Canada

Thursday, September 24, 2026 | by The Brock News

This piece written by Larry Savage, Professor of Labour Studies at Brock University, originally appeared in The Conversation. The federal ... Full story
Augmented reality research brings climate futures to life

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | by Amanda Bishop

Visitors to St. Catharines’ Lakeside Park are getting a glimpse of possible climate futures thanks to the fieldwork of Julia ... Full story
Distinguished grad celebrates decades of leadership, community impact

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | by Gillian Mackey

Diana Huson (BA ’11, MA ’13, MBA ’17) knows there is no single path to success. Her own Brock journey took 17 years to ... Full story
Public event aims to inform Niagara voters ahead of fall election

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | by Amanda Bishop

As Niagara residents prepare to head to the polls for municipal elections on Monday, Oct. 26, Brock University experts are hosting ... Full story