Articles tagged with: department of history

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  In the News: Mars meteorites, World Cup hydration breaks, a Presidential reappointment and a new Brock lab

  Friday, June 26, 2026 | by The Brock News

  In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the discovery of garnet in a Martian meteorite, crowd responses to new ... Full story
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  Thesis defences — June 22 to June 26

  Friday, June 19, 2026 | by The Brock News

  The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, June 22 and Friday, June 26. PhD in Chemistry thesis ... Full story
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  Young historians make their mark with impactful research

  Friday, April 17, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

  History students are sharpening their research skills and deepening their world perspectives, all while shedding light on the past to ... Full story
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  In the News: Supporting hospitalized children, Middle East conflict and post-secondary funding support

  Friday, March 06, 2026 | by Sarah Ackles

  In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed a virtual dance space for children undergoing hospital care, the conflict in Iran, ... Full story
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  Say you’ll remember me: Wartime love letters revived in A (Taylor) Swift History course

  Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

  What do Brock University’s Archives and Special Collections have to do with Taylor Swift? More than most people might ... Full story
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  In the news: Truth and Reconciliation, nicotine in the gym and grape harvest forecast

  Friday, October 03, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

  In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, nicotine as a workout supplement, local ... Full story
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  Brock expert pulls back curtain on ‘showgirl’ history ahead of Taylor Swift album drop

  Thursday, October 02, 2025 | by Gillian Minaker

  As “Swifties” count down to midnight on Friday, Oct. 3, Brock University historian Elizabeth Vlossak is reflecting on a burning question ... Full story
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  In the news: Local wine research, changes to CFL and Canada Post service disruptions

  Friday, September 26, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

  In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed research breakthroughs involving wild yeast strains, rule changes in the Canadian Football League, ... Full story
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  In the news: Historical hang-ups, student AI use and youth crime

  Friday, September 19, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

  In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the historical capabilities of watermills, artificial intelligence (AI) use in the classroom, youth ... Full story
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  Historical textile research grows connection to the past

  Thursday, August 28, 2025 | by Gillian Minaker

  While a flax field might not seem an obvious place to find a historian, it’s the heart of Alexandra ... Full story