Articles tagged with: department of history

IN THE NEWS: Lingering lockdown learning deficits, Taylor Swift’s place in history and surging Canadian pride

Friday, March 21, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the long-standing impacts of the pandemic on learners, a new history course focused ... Full story
International Women’s Day: Brock researchers aim to inspire the next generation

Friday, March 07, 2025 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Shengrong Bu remembers spending many happy hours in her father’s lab. It was there she discovered her love of ... Full story
Spring/Summer courses dive into sports industry

Thursday, February 27, 2025 | by Gillian Minaker

When most people think of the first African American professional baseball player, they think of Jackie Robinson stepping onto first ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: Patriotism in the hockey rink, youth talent making waves in pro sports and tastier plant-based proteins

Friday, February 21, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed trends in professional sports coaching, increasing the appeal of plant-based protein, how political ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: Premiers visit Washington, Canada-U.S. relations and anthem booing in sports

Friday, February 14, 2025 | by Tarryn Landman

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the 13 Premiers’ trip to Washington, D.C., the future of Canada’s relationship ... Full story
It’s a love story: History and Taylor Swift (Brock’s Version)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 | by Gillian Minaker

While it’s no secret Taylor Swift has captured hearts across the globe with her musical mastery, Elizabeth Vlossak is ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: How birth order drives personality, experiential learning in Manx and life lessons from sport

Friday, January 10, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed how birth order impacts personality, experiential learning in Manx, retro sports merch and ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: Taylor Swift superfans, Canada Post’s strike history and rude classroom behaviour

Friday, December 06, 2024 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the legacy of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, the ongoing Canada Post strike and ... Full story
Environmental humanities to take symposium spotlight

Wednesday, December 04, 2024 | by Gillian Minaker

The relationship between humanities scholarship, ecology and the environment will be front and centre at an upcoming event hosted by ... Full story
Digging into the history of Manitoulin Island’s ‘Great Fire’

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

NOTE: Brock University announced the creation of its Indigenous Research Grant in 2021. This is one in a series of articles ... Full story