In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed novel approaches to managing back pain, protecting grapevines from the impacts of climate change, the appointment of Brock’s next Provost and Vice-President, Academic Arja Vainio-Mattila, a recent student trip to Manx, the online sports betting industry in Canada, how cycling performance is impacted by dehydration, Brock’s upcoming 115th Convocation, a labour disruption in Ingersoll, applying science to improve reading outcomes, and successfully qualifying for the 2024 Paralympic Games.<\/p>\n
Why your approach to back pain could be all wrong<\/strong>:<\/strong> Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Shawn Beaudette was interviewed for CBC\u2019s The Current<\/em> with Matt Galloway<\/a> about novel methods of managing and treating lower back pain. His interview is also featured on CBC Radio<\/a>.<\/p>\n Agricultural antifreeze? Sask. researchers say spray could help wine grapes handle cold better:<\/strong> Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Jim Willwerth spoke to CBC News<\/a> about strategies for mitigating the impact of climate change on grapevines.<\/p>\n Meet Brock University’s next Provost and Vice-President, Academic<\/strong>:<\/strong> Arja Vainio-Mattila was interviewed on Newstalk CKTB 610<\/a> about her recent appointment as a senior leader at the University.<\/p>\n Canadian students take in ‘precious’ Manx history:<\/strong> A recent student trip to Manx\u2019s Isle of Man, taken by Faculty of Humanities students, was featured on the BBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n How broader sports gambling has fared in Ontario and how it may change next:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Narraine spoke to CBC News<\/a> about the regulation of online sports betting in Canada and whether more changes are to come.<\/p>\n How does hot weather affect your cycling performance?<\/strong>: <\/strong>Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung spoke to Cyclist<\/em><\/a> about how dehydration affects core temperature and impacts athletic performance.<\/p>\n Legendary Chatham pitcher soon to add Dr. to his name: <\/strong>Dean of Applied Health Sciences Peter Tiidus spoke to CK News Today<\/a><\/em> about awarding Ferguson “Fergie” Jenkins with an honorary doctorate at Brock’s 115th Convocation. Coverage was also featured on 99.1 FM\u00a0CKXS<\/a> and The Chatham Daily News<\/a><\/em>. Additional coverage of Brock\u2019s 115th\u00a0Convocation was featured in the St. Catharines Standard<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n Defence workers strike as inflation drives unions to picket lines: Expert<\/strong>: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to the London Free Press<\/a><\/em> about a labour disruption of more than 200 workers at a defence industry supplier in Ingersoll.<\/p>\n Using science to improve reading outcomes:<\/strong> Assistant Professor of Child and\u00a0Youth Studies Erin Panda spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> about her research on the benefits of early interventions to help improve reading capabilities in young children.<\/p>\n