Social Sciences

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  In the News: Canada’s Eurovision short list, online voting and hockey fans’ streaming woes

  Friday, October 30, 2026 | by Melinda Cheevers

  In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed Canada’s shortlist of artists for the Eurovision Song Contest, online voting ... Full story
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  Federal government renews three Brock Canada Research Chairs

  Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | by The Brock News

  Three Brock University Canada Research Chairs have been renewed as part of a recent Government of Canada funding announcement. Chairs ... Full story
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  Opinion: Caitlin Mahy discusses how parents can create child-friendly routines

  Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | by The Brock News

  This piece written by Caitlin Mahy, Professor of Psychology at Brock University, originally appeared in The Conversation. “Please go brush ... Full story
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  How one Brock grad is using genetic genealogy to crack cold cases

  Monday, October 26, 2026 | by Thuy Dam

  Behind some of the most challenging police investigations are questions that have gone unanswered for years. Brock University Political Science ... Full story
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  Students brighten spotlight on Niagara through Wikipedia

  Friday, October 23, 2026 | by Amanda Bishop

  Wikipedia’s Niagara-focused content got a welcome refresh during a recent Wikipedia Edit-a-thon hosted by the Brock University Library and ... Full story
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  In the News: Alberta votes, online gambling regulations and Alzheimer’s research

  Friday, October 23, 2026 | by Melinda Cheevers

  In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed Alberta’s referendum, LCBO finances, online gambling, Canada’s Labour Code, predictive ... Full story
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  How historical broadcast data is shedding light on TV’s political impact

  Thursday, October 22, 2026 | by Amanda Bishop

  As Ontarians prepare to head to the polls for a municipal election, a Brock economist is sharing insights into how ... Full story
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  Opinion: Kimberlee Collins, Carla Rice and Chelsea Jones discuss how young people experience climate education in a rapidly changing world

  Thursday, October 22, 2026 | by The Brock News

  This piece written by Kimberlee Collins, Postdoctoral Fellow in Brock University's Department of Child and Youth Studies; Carla Rice, Professor ... Full story
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  Psychology grad strives to combat stigma around mental health and addiction

  Friday, October 16, 2026 | by Amanda Bishop

  Creating progressive social change has long been a driving force behind Hamnah Shahid's (MA ’22, PhD ’26) research. Crossing the stage during ... Full story
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  In the News: Police chief conduct complaints, Alberta separatism YouTube outrage and Fall Convocation

  Friday, October 16, 2026 | by Melinda Cheevers

  In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the dismissal of conduct complaints against the former Saint John, N.B., ... Full story