In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed grade inflation in Ontario, increased demand for the Canadian flag, Canada\u2019s participation in Eurovision next year, the discovery of garnet on Mars, and the University\u2019s new degree architecture framework and path to financial sustainability. Also covered in the media were expert insights on prediction markets, the Brock University Norris W. Walker Research Farm, the expansion of Brock\u2019s exchange partnership with the University of Mannheim, the appointment of a new Associate Dean in the Faculty of Humanities and the University\u2019s official designation as a Bee Campus.<\/p>\n
Students worry grade inflation will harm their futures: <\/strong>Distinguished Professor of Educational Studies Louis Volante spoke with CBC\u2019s The National<\/em><\/a> about grade inflation and its potential impacts on graduating high school students.<\/p>\n Canadian flags are flying off the shelves. Inside the Toronto company trying to keep up with demand: <\/strong>Associate Professor of Political Science Paul Hamilton spoke with the Toronto Star<\/a> <\/em>about the increased popularity of the Canadian flag.<\/p>\n Canada will compete in Eurovision song contest: <\/strong>Adjunct Professor of Dramatic Arts Karen Fricker spoke with the New York Times<\/a> <\/em>about the announcement that Canada would be participating in Eurovision next year.<\/p>\n Ontario scientists discover hidden gem on Mars, here\u2019s what it can teach us about the planet\u2019s history: <\/strong>Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences Tanya Kizovski spoke with Now Toronto<\/a> about the discovery of garnet on Mars. The research was also covered by the Eastern Herald<\/a>.<\/p>\n Brock University trims deficit to $6.1M, but long-term financial pressures remain: <\/strong>Provost and Vice-President, Academic Arja Vainio-Mattila spoke with the St. Catharines Standard<\/a> <\/em>and Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> about challenges facing the post-secondary sector, Brock\u2019s path to financial sustainability and the University\u2019s new architecture framework.<\/p>\n As prediction markets head to Canada, a Brock expert is urging caution: <\/strong>Professor of Finance Ernest Biktimirov\u2019s expert insights on the launch of prediction markets in Canada were covered by the NOTL Local<\/a>, Pelham Today<\/a> and Thorold Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n Excitement growing for Brock research farm: <\/strong>Recent developments at the Brock University Norris W. Walker Research Farm\u00a0were covered by Grant Haven Media<\/a>.<\/p>\n Brock expands partnership with University of Mannheim: <\/strong>A new exchange opportunity for Brock students in the Faculty of Social Sciences was covered by Academica<\/a>.<\/p>\n Faculty of Humanities appoints new Associate Dean: <\/strong>The appointment of Professor of English Language and Literature Carole Lynn Stewart has been appointed Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Humanities was covered by Education News Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n