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BUFS returns Thursday with Almodóvar’s Parallel Mothers

Following an almost two-year hiatus, the Brock University Film Society (BUFS) returns to the Film House this week with the latest award-winning film from Pedro Almodóvar, Parallel Mothers. Released in...

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Chocolate meditation event among resources featured in March employee...

Brock employees are in for a sweet treat this month with a chocolate-themed meditation session. The lunchtime wellness event is one of several resources highlighted in the March employee wellness...

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New bursary launched for Black and Indigenous Brock student-athletes

Brock University is introducing a new bursary award to provide additional financial support to student-athletes who self-identify as either Black or Indigenous. The Black or Indigenous Heritage...

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Schmon Tower to be illuminated in blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine

Brock’s Schmon Tower will be illuminated in blue and yellow Wednesday and Thursday night in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The current conflict in Ukraine is troubling for many members of our...

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‘It’s really scary:’ Brock student watching Ukrainian conflict unfold via...

For the past six days, second-year Brock University Concurrent Education student Natalie Dlugosz has been glued to her phone, watching the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. “It has been really hard....

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Brock awarded more than $440k from CIHR for research on older adult memory,...

Identifying ways to help older adults remember events and understanding how spirituality shapes the physical health conditions of young people are the goals of two Brock University research projects...

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Business Breathers seminar to cover real estate investment basics

The temperature of the housing market has become a hot news item. An upcoming Brock webinar is looking to provide some context into what investing in real estate looks like today. The panel discussion,...

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OSAP portals to be temporarily unavailable

A system upgrade will impact online access to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) student and administrative portals beginning later this week. The planned disruption will mean the portals...

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Brock research helps speed skaters gain an edge on the ice

Canada’s speed skaters may have a new competitive advantage courtesy of Brock University researchers. Professor of Kinesiology Kelly Lockwood and PhD candidates Colin Dunne and Tiffany Hsu are working...

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Athletes are collateral damage in Russia’s war with Ukraine, say Brock experts

So long as its military remains in Ukraine, much of the international sport community will not welcome Russian participation, say two Brock University experts. Through actions including a complete ban...

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TikTok activist to discuss anti-racism, disability justice at Brock event

The Brock University and Niagara communities are invited to attend an upcoming free virtual event featuring TikTok star and disability and inclusion activist Imani Barbarin. Known online as...

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Virtual symposium to examine post-pandemic care strikes

Next week, a virtual symposium will highlight past and possible future strikes by care workers, the vast majority of whom are women. On Thursday, March 10, members of the Brock community are invited to...

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Nominations open to recognize outstanding leaders in grad studies community

Nominations are now open for two Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) awards honouring outstanding mentorship and leadership within the graduate community at Brock. The Marilyn Rose Graduate Leadership...

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Canadian senators talk community engagement with Brock students

Three Canadian senators recently brought their community engagement experience and expertise to a virtual Brock University classroom. On Feb. 8, students in CHYS 2P16 — Principles of Community...

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Brock to mark International Women’s Day with series of events

Brock University will celebrate International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8 with several events aimed at celebrating women’s achievements, raising awareness against bias and taking action for...

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Yosif Al-Hasnawi Memorial Lecture to take place March 10

Identifying and breaking down barriers to equitable health care will be at the core of the fourth annual Yosif Al-Hasnawi Memorial Lecture: Promoting Racial Justice in Health Care. Hosted by Brock...

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Thesis defences March 7 to March 11

The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, March 7 and Friday, March 11. Master of Science in Management Accounting Stream thesis defence  Mohammad M. Hasan, a Master of...

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Wellness Week to focus on student physical, mental health

A series of virtual and in-person events next week will encourage students to reflect on their physical and mental well-being. The Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU), Brock Student Wellness and...

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Winners announced for inaugural GRADFlix competition

It was a clever, and relatable, analogy that ultimately clinched the win for Caitlyn Gallant (MA ’17) in the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ inaugural GRADflix video research competition. In her...

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Panel discussion to explore Ukrainian-Canadian perspective of Russian invasion

An upcoming panel will discuss how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has traumatically impacted the lives of Ukrainians and their families living abroad. The free event, presented by Brock University’s...

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