Articles tagged with: Human Rights and Equity

Weeklong celebration of accessibility, disability inclusion planned across campus

Friday, May 23, 2025 | by Stephen Leithwood

Brock University will mark National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) with a full slate of activities promoting accessibility and disability inclusion. NAAW ... Full story
Nursing student helps make inclusive campus spaces feel like home

Thursday, April 24, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

Manara Abdelgadir is passionate about bringing people together and advocating for others. Whether through her academic work as a third-year ... Full story
Menstrual Equity Gala tackles inequities, stigma

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | by Amanda Bishop

Fighting period poverty and fostering inclusivity were among the key issues raised at the Menstrual Equity Gala, which also featured ... Full story
Pride Week to celebrate Brock’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community

Thursday, March 20, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

Brock University is gearing up to celebrate and support its vibrant and diverse communities on campus with a range of ... Full story
EDI Changemaker drives student success through connection

Monday, March 17, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

Racialized students often face unique challenges in post-secondary settings. They may be the first member of their family to attend ... Full story
Yosif Al-Hasnawi Memorial Lecture to explore health-care equity gaps

Friday, March 14, 2025 | by Thuy Dam

The health-care system “doesn’t operate the same for everyone,” says Dr. Bondzi-Simpson (BSc '13), a Brock graduate and General ... Full story
Workshop helps students break free from imposter syndrome

Friday, February 28, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

You belong here, you deserve to be here, and your presence is powerful. That was the message shared with students ... Full story
EDI Changemaker empowers future public health leaders to break barriers

Friday, February 28, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

Maame De-Heer (BPH '16) is passionate about creating a more equitable health-care system — and she’s training the next generation ... Full story
Black scholars share insights on decolonizing research

Thursday, February 27, 2025 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Valuing experiential knowledge, integrating local languages into the research process and reimagining identities. These are some of the approaches four ... Full story
Brock celebrates, reflects as Black History Month/African Heritage Month begins

Monday, February 03, 2025 | by The Brock News

The rich sounds of steel drums filled the Rankin Family Pavilion on Monday, Feb. 3 as the Brock University community gathered ... Full story