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Join us for "Digital Regulation in the Public Interest," an interdisciplinary virtual symposium hosted by #BrockU's Faculty of Social Sciences. All are welcome.

🗓️ Friday, March 13, 2026
🕙 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn more about our speakers and RSVP ➡️ brocku.ca/social-scien...

Keanin Loomis to take another stab at becoming Hamilton's mayor after narrow 2022 defeat | CBC News In 2022, he lost to Andrea Horwath by only 1,663 votes.

#BrockU Associate Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert spoke to CBC Hamilton about the upcoming Hamilton mayoral election. #CdnPoli

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World Hearing Day: Equal access to early interventions key to supporting children globally, says Brock prof This World Hearing Day, Hillary Ganek and her students are teaming up with the Cochlear Implant International Community of Advocacy (CIICA) to support families of children with hearing loss in develop...

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics Hillary Ganek hopes to inform future advocacy and policy-making by highlighting inequities in hearing care for children around the globe. 👂

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How public input on Canada’s online voting standard can impact future elections Before Ontarians cast their ballots in this fall’s municipal elections, they have the chance to provide feedback that could help shape elections into the future. Canada’s first national standard for o...

Canada’s first national standard for online municipal voting is open for input from the public until Tuesday, Mar. 3 — and #BrockU Associate Professor of Political Science Nicole Goodman is encouraging participation. #CdnPoli

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Brock experts talk bullying rates and opportunities for kinder behaviour on Pink Shirt Day As schools around the country prepare to mark Pink Shirt Day this week, Brock University experts say children aren’t the only ones who need to be reminded about the dangers of bullying. Professors in ...

#BrockU experts in Child and Youth Studies highlight bullying risks and opportunities for caregivers, teachers and youth activity organizers ahead of #PinkShirtDay on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

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3 ways Canada can navigate an increasingly erratic and belligerent United States Canada can draw lessons from its centuries-long coexistence with an often-erratic neighbour to successfully navigate the economic volatility of the present era.

Charles Conteh, #BrockU Professor of Political Science, recently published a piece in @theconversation.com about ways Canada can navigate it's increasingly complex relationship with the United States. #CdnPoli

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Student supports wrongful conviction reviews through ‘life-changing’ experience An experiential learning opportunity focused on wrongful convictions affirmed Fatima Noor’s belief she is on the right career path. The fourth-year Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice (FPAC) stud...

Fourth-year #BrockU Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice student Fatima Noor directs her passion for criminal justice into research and resources for the wrongful convicted.

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We encourage the #Niagara community to join us on March 7 at our labour social event, co-sponsored by CUPE.

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Is teasing playful or harmful? It depends on a number of factors Teasing is a common but complex behaviour that can signal relational closeness, but it can also have antisocial functions.

Naomi Andrews, Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies at @brocku.ca, and Molly Dawes, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at @sc.edu, discuss the differences between harmful teasing and playful teasing among adolescents.

Read more ➡️ theconversation.com/is-teasing-p...

Horizon Scholars aim to improve clinical care for individuals with disabilities NOTE: This is one in a series of articles on Brock’s 2025-26 Horizon Graduate Student Scholarship recipients. Read other stories in the series on The Brock News. As researchers, Asude Ayvaci (MA ’24) ...

Congratulations to Kevin Yu (MA ’24) and Asude Ayvaci (MA ’24) on being awarded #BrockU 2025-26 Horizon Graduate Student Scholarships! 👏

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More than 600 RCMP officers faced gender-based violence disciplinary charges since 2014, CBC analysis finds | CBC News A CBC investigation of RCMP disciplinary records reveals hundreds of cases of alleged gender-based violence by members. Through a series of access requests, CBC received more than 10 years of discipli...

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Political Science @daniellemcnabb.bsky.social spoke to CBC News about gender-based violence allegations against members of the RCMP.

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Check out Labour Studies Spring/Summer 2026 courses offerings at @brocku.ca — perfect for fast-tracking your degree.

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A city skyline at night with the text overlay: Digital Regulation in the Public Interest exploring research related to the breadth of public and private governance in our increasingly (commodified) knowledge-driven digital society.

Join us on Friday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for "Digital Regulation in the Public Interest," a virtual symposium hosted by #BrockU's Faculty of Social Sciences.

Learn more and RSVP ➡️ brocku.ca/social-scien...

Flag politics in Canada and New Zealand resulted in drastically different outcomes Both Canada and New Zealand experienced a post-Second World War reassessment of their ties to colonialism, evident in the Union Jack occupying the upper left quadrant of each nation’s flag.

Paul Hamilton, Associate Professor of Political Science at @brocku.ca, and Tristan Sheppard, Juris Doctor Candidate at @westernu.ca, discuss the different processes Canada and New Zealand went through to create their national flags.

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Researchers spotlight global poverty reduction efforts From education to resilient ecosystems, Brock researchers examined how interconnected systems can help break cycles of global poverty during a panel discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 4. as part of Interna...

Jessica Blythe, Associate Professor in the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre, was one of four panelists examining how interconnected systems can help break cycles of global poverty during #InternationalDevelopmentWeek at #BrockU. 🌎

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New sales report hints at state of Canada's economy for 2026 A new report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants provides a small glimpse of what can be expected from the Canadian economy for 2026.

#BrockU Associate Professor of Political Science Stephen Dolgert spoke to @chchnews.bsky.social about the effect Trump’s tariffs are having on the #Ontario auto sector. 🚗 #CdnPoli

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‘There isn’t an easy fix’: What happens when a local teenager repeatedly goes missing? 'I hear often: Why can’t you just lock the youth up or stop them from leaving?' Recent cases in the Sault have triggered plenty of questions and concerns in our community

#BrockU Professor of Child and Youth Studies Naomi Andrews recently spoke to Soo Today about youth who repeatedly run away from home.

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Job Opportunities Brock University

🚨Job Alert!🚨

We’re hiring instructors for a variety of Labour Studies courses in the Spring and Summer 2026 semesters.

Courses are delivered online.

Applications close February 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

For more details and to apply👇

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Niagara Region council to vote on lower threshold for winter shelter, classify individuals who cannot be found during extreme cold as missing Niagara Advocates With Lived/Living Experience is holding a vigil at Niagara Region headquarters Thursday in support of a council motion that would change the temperature threshold for opening emergen...

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Psychology Scott Neufeld spoke to @stcatstandard.bsky.social about a bid to change the temperature threshold for opening emergency shelter beds in the #Niagara Region.

Read more ➡️ www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/council...

From jail to the homeless shelter: Released Niagara Detention Centre prisoner left at Welland church in jail jumpsuit Releasing people from lockup into homelessness has “been getting worse over the past several years,” says Brock sociology and criminology professor.

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology Samantha McAleese spoke to @stcatstandard.bsky.social about a pattern of people in #Ontario being released from incarceration or hospital into homelessness.

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Research shows virtual sessions with therapy dogs do the trick Study at UBC in Kelowna finds that even just watching videos of a golden retriever can reduce stress

#BrockU Professor of Child and Youth Studies Christine Tardif-Williams spoke to @theglobeandmail.com about the benefits of virtual animal therapy. 🐶

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Niagara Falls dazzles as deep freeze arrives The tourism industry in Niagara Falls is cheering as frigid temperatures glaze one of Canada's best known attractions in ice, drawing tourists during one of the city's slowest months. David Zura expla...

#BrockU Professor of Geography and Tourism Studies Michael Pisaric spoke to CityTV News about the impact of frigid temperatures on the appearance of #Niagara Falls. ❄️

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New user-friendly tool aims to turn the tide on ocean equity For Jessica Blythe, Associate Professor in Brock University’s Environmental Sustainability Research Centre, equity is the key to supporting ocean sustainability. Growing inequity in ocean-based activi...

#BrockU Associate Professor Jessica Blythe in @brocku.ca's Environmental Sustainability Research Centre is the lead author on a new paper in Nature launching the Ocean Equity Index, a free tool for assessing ocean-based projects and policies. 🐳🐙

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Educational technology expert earns global recognition In the face of rapid technological change, Rajiv Jhangiani is an unwavering champion for the thoughtful, ethical integration of digital technology in education. “Many working in the field recognize te...

Rajiv Jhangiani, #BrockU Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning, and Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Psychology, was recognized as a “Changemaker” in EdTech’s 25 Higher Ed Influencers to Follow in 2026 for his impact and thought leadership in digital learning.

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How Treating Hearing Loss Can Reduce Dementia Risk – Brock U. Research News from Brock University in Niagara, Ontario Posted January 22nd, 2026 on Niagara At Large With Alzheimer’s Awareness Month well underway, a Brock University neuroscientist is calling attention t…

#BrockU Professor of Psychology Karen Campbell spoke to #Niagara at Large about the relationship between hearing loss and dementia.

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Sexual assault survivor calls for accountability after police comments left her feeling ‘humiliated’ | CBC News An Ontario woman who regularly shared her experiences as a sexual assault survivor at police training courses says she’s ending her relationship with the Ontario Police College and is raising concerns...

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Political Science @daniellemcnabb.bsky.social spoke to CBC News about systemic bias within police training organizations and police services that could affect the integrity of sexual assault investigations.

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Trump’s Greenland threats could spur seismic economic, political shifts: Brock experts Discussion about the United States's intentions for Greenland ramped up this week as leaders gathered for the annual World Economic Forum, prompting some to speak openly about implications for interna...

#BrockU Associate Professors of Political Science Stefan Dolgert and Paul Hamilton say the reactions of world leaders to threats against Greenland and NATO from the U.S. could have far-reaching implications.

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How treating hearing loss can reduce dementia risk With Alzheimer’s Awareness Month well underway, a Brock University neuroscientist is calling attention to a preventive step older adults can take to reduce their risk of developing dementia. Professor...

#BrockU Psychology Professor Karen Campbell, Canada Research Chair in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging, says treating normal age-related hearing loss in older adults can reduce their risk of developing dementia.

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Global research team aims to amplify migrant voices While completing his PhD research on democracy and social movements in Latin America, Pascal Lupien came across a practice that has captured his imagination ever since. “Participatory budgeting,” whic...

A global research team led by Pascal Lupien, #BrockU Associate Professor of Political Science, is studying how migrants of African descent and their community associations in São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Lisbon and Montreal can most effectively engage in political life.

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Opportunity to move to Canada. 🍁 The Lifespan Institute @brocku.ca is looking to hire a Canada Excellence Research Chair In Healthy Development Across the Lifespan. More info in the job ad (salary negotiable).

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