Articles tagged with: Christine Tardif-Williams

In the news: Homelessness in Niagara, Panera’s rise and fall and communications security

Friday, April 10, 2026 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed new research on children's experiences of homelessness, challenges plaguing the food chain Panera, ... Full story
Niagara children share realities of homelessness through Brock research

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | by Amanda Bishop

For children, experiencing homelessness is about much more than losing the roof over their head. It’s about saying goodbye ... Full story
In the news: Staying safe in the cold, virtual canine companions and frosty Niagara Falls

Friday, January 30, 2026 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed staying safe in cold weather, online therapy dogs, how extreme cold impacts Niagara ... Full story
In the News: Nationwide teacher shortages, positives of play and AI strategies for children

Friday, July 04, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed challenges with teacher staffing levels, why play is so important for children, the ... Full story
Therapy dog videos shown to press ‘paws’ on stress: Brock co-led research

Thursday, July 03, 2025 | by Stephen Leithwood

Watching a therapy dog video for as little as five minutes can significantly reduce stress, according to a study co-led ... Full story
Opinion: Renata Roma and Christine Tardif-Williams discuss barriers to pet companionship

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | by The Brock News

This piece written by Renata Roma (PhD '23), Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Saskatchewan, and Christine Tardif-Williams, Professor of ... Full story
Grad’s findings on therapy dogs opens new research paw-tential

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | by Amanda Bishop

Michelle Rizzi (BA ’24) makes no bones about her research into why students are attracted to on-campus therapy dog visits. Rizzi, ... Full story
Brock research explores how personality affects relationships between dogs and people

Monday, April 24, 2023 | by Amanda Bishop

Puppy love can be powerful. But Renata Roma is reminding pet owners that human relationships with dogs have just as ... Full story
Brock Media Clips for Friday, June 3

Friday, June 03, 2022 | by Douglas Hunt

Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently. New parties trying to shake up ... Full story
New research shows virtual canine comfort can benefit stressed students

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | by Amanda Bishop

Perhaps you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but new research shows that a novel take on in-person ... Full story