Articles tagged with: Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies

IN THE NEWS: Workplace safety, potential neurotoxin in Lake Erie algae and Halloween highlights

Friday, November 01, 2024 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed managing high heat and staying safe at work, research into a potential neurotoxin ... Full story
‘We’re a family’: Busload of seniors surprises Brock grad

Friday, October 18, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

If Sierra Witte (BRLS ’24) was ever unsure of the impact she was having at a local retirement home, those doubts ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: Fostering reconciliation, AI in schools and NHL broadcasting rights

Friday, September 27, 2024 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, using artificial intelligence in schools, broadcasting ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: NHL broadcasting rights, strategic voting and how humans handle heat

Friday, September 20, 2024 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed strategic voting and Canada's labour landscape, a changing deal for Maple Leaf Sports ... Full story
Research supporting seniors’ independence among new SSHRC-funded projects

Friday, September 13, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

For older adults wishing to age in their own homes and communities, voice-activated tools such as Google's virtual assistant or ... Full story
Thesis defences — July 29 to Aug. 2

Friday, July 26, 2024 | by The Brock News

The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, July 29 and Friday, Aug. 2. Master of Science in ... Full story
Brock adopts mental health brand focused on Canadian student-athletes

Thursday, July 25, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

Nationally recognized for prioritizing the mental health of its students, Brock University has taken on an external brand focused on ... Full story
Research award recipient encourages grads to reimagine excellence

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

In academic settings, excellence is often defined by top marks, the number of reports and papers published, or the scholarships ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: Health effects of India’s heat wave, improving brain health and life in remote Canadian communities

Friday, May 31, 2024 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the impact of the recent heat wave in India on the human ... Full story
Connecting with community through Indigenous recreation

Thursday, May 30, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

A Brock University summer course focused on the historical and current realities of Indigenous leisure activities will connect recreation and ... Full story