National research aims to boost physical activity among newcomer children
Children and youth who are new to Canada are at greater risk of being physically inactive compared to their Canadian-born ... Full story
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In the News: Rogers Stadium gets cold shoulder, charging youth as adults and preferences of pesky mosquitoes
In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed negative reactions to the newly opened Rogers Stadium in Toronto, sentencing options for ... Full story -
Ontario wetland research among Brock projects given NSERC boost
Wetlands save the economy billions of dollars by controlling floods, improving water quality and storing carbon that would otherwise go ... Full story -
Research into police oversight agencies part of Brock’s $7M in SSHRC grants
One of the most common crimes civilian police oversight agencies investigate is sexual assault committed by police officers — a “profoundly ... Full story -
Opinion: Blayne Haggart discusses North America’s evolving trade landscape
Blayne Haggart, Professor of Political Science wrote a piece recently published in the Globe and Mail about how American politics ... Full story -
Student research aims to support small Niagara wineries
New research on the geodemographics of Niagara’s winery visitors is sparking conversations in wine country. Recent Geography graduate Sara ... Full story -
In the News: Nationwide teacher shortages, positives of play and AI strategies for children
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
Watching a therapy dog video for as little as five minutes can significantly reduce stress, according to a study co-led ... Full story -
Opinion: Paul Hamilton and Tristan Sheppard discuss symbols and growing Canadian nationalism
This piece written by Paul Hamilton, Associate Professor of Political Science at Brock University, and Tristan Sheppard (BA '23, MA ... Full story -
IN THE NEWS: Sparking Canada’s basketball boom, new IOC leadership and questions about police oversight
In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the role that a Canadian basketball player will have on the sport's future, ... Full story
