Here\u2019s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently.<\/p>\n
Brock researchers aim to empower women: <\/strong>A dozen women researchers from across Brock University marked International Women\u2019s Day by sharing the perspectives they gained through their work in an article from\u00a0The St. Catharines Standard<\/a><\/em>. Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies Shauna Pomerantz also spoke to CHML 900<\/a> about the democratization of the media and whether it is positive for women and girls, while Sociology Post-doctoral Research Fellow Kim de Laat spoke to CBC<\/a> about discrimination women face in the workplace.<\/p>\n Professor warns against misinformation, as Brock set to host panel on impact of Russian invasion:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Digital Humanities Aaron Mauro spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a>, CBC<\/a> and AM 980<\/a> about disinformation related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that is being shared on social media.<\/p>\n Major companies close their doors in Russia:<\/strong> Brock University Assistant Professor of Marketing Joachim Scholz spoke to CHML 900<\/a> about the factors that led to many companies deciding to halt their operations in Russia in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n City of Hamilton, local school boards deciding whether to scrap local mask mandates:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Health Sciences Adam MacNeil spoke to CBC<\/a> and Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> about the Ontario government\u2019s plan to remove mask mandates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Articles from 101.1 More FM<\/a>, Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> and CHCH<\/a> also discussed the announcement that Brock will keep its masking and other safety protocols in place until at least the end of the Winter Term.<\/p>\n Youth Collective calls for Ontario to require free menstrual products on campus:<\/strong> Students\u2019 ability to access free menstrual products at Brock University was discussed in articles from The Toronto Star<\/a><\/em> and City News.<\/a><\/p>\n Again, no one finishes the Barkley Marathons:<\/strong> Assistant Professor of Kinesiology William Gittings spoke to Healthing.ca<\/a> about the factors that contribute to mature athletes having success in ultra-marathon races.<\/p>\n