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Winners of Brock Navigate to influence health, finance sectors
Although their focus lies on two different sectors, the winning entrepreneurs at this year’s Navigate pitch competition have the same goal: connecting people with opportunity.Connor Kucharic and Abhinav Garg were each recently awarded!-->…
Brock University expert studies Earth rocks in support of Mars mission
A Brock University researcher is among a group of scientists collecting ancient rocks on Earth that will play an important role in the quest to learn more about Mars.Professor of Earth Sciences Mariek Schmidt recently returned from an!-->…
Brock University declares its alumni award recipients
From health care to finance to the grape and wine industry, Brock University alumni are having a significant impact in the sectors they both work and volunteer in.Ten outstanding Brock graduates will be honoured for their contributions to!-->…
Brock University scientist tells how the body reacts to extreme heat as temperatures rise
After what scientists have deemed Earth’s hottest month on record, the impact of extreme heat is being felt more than ever across the globe.As temperatures continue to rise, Brock University Kinesiology Professor Stephen Cheung is!-->…
Brock University expert studies the gut’s connection to mental health
Almost everyone living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) will experience depression, anxiety or other mental health challenge at some point in their lives. Increasingly, these conditions are being linked to what’s happening in!-->…
Brock University starts network to build podcasting capacity in campus
Brock’s podcasting community is getting a boost this fall with the launch of a new initiative to support current or aspiring podcast creators across campus.The Faculty of Humanities’ inaugural Podcast Learning Network (PLN) event series!-->…
Brock University’s Steel Blade Classic set to take over Meridian Centre
Fans are ready to pack the stands as Brock University’s signature event of the season returns to the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines next month.The 23rd annual Steel Blade Classic will see the Brock Badgers men’s hockey team!-->…
Brock University study aims on kindness and well-being of teens
A new Brock University study aiming to learn more about how youth think about kindness is calling on teens to share their thoughts and experiences.The Mentalization, Kindness and Well-being Teen Study is part of a larger five-year!-->…
Brock University undergraduate research receives USRA grants
The ‘bulk and cut’ training approach used by competitive bodybuilders may soon be coming to neighbourhood gyms if Steven Kottaras (BKin ’23) has his way.Under the direction of Professor of Kinesiology Nota Klentrou, Kottaras is conducting!-->…
Brock University-Ontario Soccer to raise awareness of referee maltreatment
Sport organizations across Ontario are seeing high return rates for players from all ages and levels of play following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The same, however, cannot be said for referees, whose return rates are being!-->…