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Neuropsychology students learn from Music and Memory program

For elderly patients in a long-term care facility, a carefully curated list of songs may unlock a trove of memories. For Brock University neuropsychology students volunteering for the Music and Memory...

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Math and Statistics professor scores sport analytics funding

Data science is changing the way teams, fans and even gamblers understand their favourite sporting events. The advent of complex sport-related data has resulted in significant global interest in sport...

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Online panel seeks to ensure equitable future for all academic talent

Brock University faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community are invited to attend an interactive online session to learn more about the barriers women face in academic prize and...

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Co-op students mark Convocation with full-time roles in Canada

For co-op students Pulkit Garg and Mingyu Liang, the journey to Convocation has been more than a figure of speech. Garg, a native of Allahabad, India, and Liang of Zhangzhou, China, have each travelled...

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Brock International Student Ambassadors prepare for Convocation

If you’ve walked the halls of Brock University or tuned into Brock International’s social media channels over the past four years, chances are you know them. Marcelo Correa from Brazil, Ana Ferreira...

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Med Plus students rally around classmate battling rare cancer

Becky Shields remembers hearing the doctor deliver the news: “It’s cancer.” “Those words shook me to my core,” said the 22-year-old Brock University Medical Sciences student. “You associate that word...

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Brock researchers to work with Indigenous communities to name Spirit Bear

NOTE: Earlier this year, Brock University announced the creation of its first-ever Indigenous Research Grant. This is the first in a series of articles profiling the research of recipients under this...

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Brock’s 109th Convocation launches Friday

More than 3,300 people will take the next step in their educational journey on Friday, June 18 when they move from Brock University students to alumni. Brock’s 109th Convocation ceremony will launch as...

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Talk to focus on navigating the journey from service to leadership

Suzanne Curtin, Vice-Provost and Dean of Brock University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies, will talk about how she transitioned service roles into leadership opportunities during the next Women in...

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CCOVI connects community and industry with new virtual opportunities

In a typical year, Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Research Institute (CCOVI) welcomes thousands of industry professionals and wine enthusiasts to its slate of in-person tastings,...

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Brock students pitch ideas to create global change with WWF-Canada

Three Brock undergraduate students recently joined more than 100 post-secondary learners from across Canada to pitch their ideas to inspire action and create a more sustainable future. Kassie Burns, a...

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Inaugural Indigenous Leaders Speaker Series event to highlight local...

Niagara entrepreneur Jenn Harper, founder of sustainable and socially conscious cosmetics company Cheekbone Beauty, will be honoured at Brock University’s inaugural Indigenous Leaders Speaker Series...

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Fall update: Planning continues for return to campus, vaccines will not be...

Brock University continues to prepare for a significant return to on-campus instruction and activity this September as the rate of new COVID-19 cases both locally and across the province continues to...

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Brock researchers awarded more than $2.3M in federal NSERC and SSHRC grants

Will drinking rooibos tea help mothers strengthen bone tissue after the end of lactation? Do the beliefs we hold about how our lives are unfolding over time affect how successfully we age? These are...

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Brock part of national team examining community governance in research

Much of the history of community-engaged research involves academic researchers approaching communities with pre-formulated research plans and seeking community collaboration. “But increasingly, many...

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Survey highlights ways to better serve Brock’s 2S&LGBTQ+ students

As the Brock community continues to celebrate Pride Month, the University’s Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC) is taking steps to make its services more inclusive. Thanks to participation...

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Campus-Wide Co-Curriculum helps graduating students make the most of university

Like many first-year students, Leena Hosien met a group of friends shortly after starting at Brock. They quickly bonded with each other and shared many university experiences. They went to the same...

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Construction begins to install electric vehicle chargers on campus

Brock University is one step closer to offering widespread electric vehicle (EV) charging on campus. After announcing earlier this year plans to introduce 20 EV chargers, made possible by funding from...

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Brock launches one-year trial of Work-From-Home Guideline

Over the past several months, representatives from across Brock University have been coming together to discuss and draft guidelines for flexible work arrangements moving forward. While Brock is...

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Online Town Hall focused on community engagement coming next week

The latest in a series of Brock University Town Halls will be held online Friday, June 25 and will focus on community engagement. Enhancing the life and vitality of the Niagara region and beyond is one...

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