{"id":109527,"date":"2026-05-06T15:58:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=109527"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T20:08:54","slug":"immersive-international-education-event-brings-the-world-to-brock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2026\/05\/immersive-international-education-event-brings-the-world-to-brock\/","title":{"rendered":"Immersive international education event brings the world to Brock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>International education partners got a first-hand look at life on campus during Brock University\u2019s recent Study in Niagara event.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted in collaboration with Niagara College on April 28, the event welcomed more than 80 agents and educators from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean to campus to learn about Brock\u2019s key academic offerings, student supports and global engagement priorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInternationalization is not just about recruitment. It is about building meaningful, long-term relationships and ensuring that students we welcome are set up for success,\u201d said Associate Vice-President, International David Begg. \u201cThinking internationally, our strategic plan calls on us to celebrate our impact, unlock our potential, shape global minds and tackle global questions, together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the day, participants attended faculty-led sessions on business in the era of artificial intelligence, academic advising in science programs, and research and innovation at Brock. Participants also met with the University\u2019s International Student Recruitment team and attended a presentation on international student services and supports.<\/p>\n<p>Campus tours provided visitors with access to specialized facilities, including Engineering labs, Nursing simulation spaces and the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute.<\/p>\n<p>A panel of international co-op students, moderated by CCEE, offered perspectives on student life, academic support and career pathways, reinforcing Brock\u2019s focus on experiential learning. A robotics showcase demonstrated hands-on, student-centred learning.<\/p>\n<p>Anna Guo, Director of International Student Recruitment, said the event highlighted both the strength of collaboration across campus and Brock\u2019s commitment to international student success<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis event reflects what defines Brock, a strong, connected campus community working together to deliver an outstanding experience for our international students and global partners,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\t    <style type='text\/css'>\n\t        #gallery-1866965149 {\n\t            margin: 0 auto 50px auto !important;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1866965149 ul {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important;\n\t            list-style-type: none;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t        #gallery-1866965149 li.gallery-item {\n\t\t        \/* margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 10px 10px 0 !important; *\/\n\t            float: left;\n\t            text-align: center;\n\t            \/* width: 33% !important; *\/\n\t            box-sizing: border-box;\n\t            }\n\t        #gallery-1866965149 img {\n\t            border: 0 !important;\n\t            width: 100% !important;\n\t            height: auto !important;\n\t            box-sizing: border-box;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1866965149 img.widthauto {\n\t\t\t\twidth: auto !important;\n\t\t\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\t\t\tmax-height: 100%;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\/* Column layouts *\/\n\t\t\t#gallery-1866965149.columns-1 li.gallery-item {\n\t\t        margin: 0 0 0 0 !important; 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