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GALLERY: Children’s lemonade stands draw crowd to Jubilee Court

The sweet — and in this case, sour — taste of success left local elementary school students smiling after an afternoon of pitching their lemonade businesses to the Brock and wider Niagara community....

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Brock appoints Interim Director of Human Rights and Equity

Brock has appointed Chelsea Takalo to the role of Interim Director of Human Rights and Equity (HRE). Takalo has deep experience developing and delivering diversity, anti-racism, human rights,...

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MACNEIL: Adapting to life with COVID-19: Lessons our own immune system can...

Adam MacNeil, Associate Professor of Health Sciences at Brock University, had a piece recently published in The Conversation about the need for change in public health messaging and strategy as the...

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Community invited to Goodman’s State of the School event

The Goodman School of Business is inviting the community to attend its second annual State of the School event Tuesday, June 14 from 5 to 6 p.m. The online event will feature Goodman Dean Andrew Gaudes...

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Canada Games Research Spotlight: Nicole Chimera

NOTE: This is the latest in a series of Q&A stories featuring Brock University faculty members who are integrating the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games into their research projects. For more...

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Co-op students land jobs before Convocation

Though Truchi Patel and Monique Badiola were drawn to Brock for its high rate of graduate employment after Convocation, their experience in the University’s co-op program helped them to accomplish...

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Brock research partnership helps newcomers adjust to Canadian workplace culture

When Milena Moraes finished meeting with a male representative of a college she was doing business with, she gave him a hug and a quick peck on both cheeks to seal the deal. The representative pulled...

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Brock University set to celebrate its 111th Convocation

They’ve completed their final assignments and exams, persevered through challenges brought on by COVID-19 and have now reached the milestone moment they’ve been working tirelessly to achieve. More than...

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Thesis defences June 13 to June 17

The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, June 13 and Friday, June 17. Master of Arts in Critical Sociology thesis defence Kate Spiegel, a Master of Arts in Critical...

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Brock Media Clips for Friday, June 10

Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently. Charity urges tourists to stay away from Ontario’s roadside zoos this summer: Associate Professor of Labour Studies...

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Brock students make mark in international biomechanics challenge

A team of Brock University Kinesiology graduate students have placed second in an international biomechanics challenge. Hosted by 3D motion capture equipment provider Xsens, the competition asked...

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Life-changing injuries set mature students on new course

Graduating Brock University students Kyle Edwards and Kieran Boyle know first-hand how quickly life can change. In an instant, each saw their life veer in a new direction, turning their world — and...

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Online resources, photo trail set to enhance Convocation celebrations

The confetti — both virtual and otherwise — is ready. When Brock University’s Spring Convocation kicks off Monday, June 13, the weeklong celebration will be paired with a variety of online and...

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Brock launching Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics

The market for data science graduates is experiencing a shift. Employers now want staff who not only gather and clean data, but also analyze it and solve problems with what they find. Brock’s new...

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National Indigenous Peoples Day to be celebrated with week of activities

Brock University will honour the heritage, cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples with a packed week of educational activities later this month. Along with marking National Indigenous Peoples...

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Indigenous business leader to be honoured at community event

Mallory Yawnghwe, founder and CEO of Indigenous Box, will be honoured at Brock University’s Indigenous Leaders Speaker Series Tuesday, June 21. The online event, which will take place on National...

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Brock employees among Spring Convocation grads

Working in education often comes with a love of learning, so it’s no surprise several Brock employees will be among the more than 3,500 students graduating this week at the University’s Spring...

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Grads breaking barriers for the betterment of education

Ajmeri Rahman and Hana Albqaeen are driven to make a difference in the lives of children, including their own. The Brock University graduates, who each crossed the stage during Spring Convocation...

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Award-winning prof aims to inspire next generation of educators

Joe Barrett isn’t one to rest on his laurels. When the Associate Professor learned he was receiving Brock’s 2022 Faculty of Education Award for Teaching Excellence, he said the honour served as further...

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‘My lifelong dream has finally come true,’ says 85-year-old grad

It was a dream 40 years in the making. On Monday, June 13, 85-year-old Jacqueline Wilson achieved a goal she’s dreamed of for decades, graduating from Brock University with a Bachelor of Education...

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