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Brock University Research Analyzes Effectiveness of Niagara’s Municipal COVID-19…
The Regional Municipality of Niagara was effective in its website communications during the COVID-19 crisis, but the websites of its 12 local municipalities were less successful in relaying information to their constituents, according…
Brock University: Reflecting on Red Dress Day Through Events and Workshops
The Brock and wider Niagara communities are invited to attend a day of events encouraging reflection on the National Day for Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, also known as Red Dress Day, taking place Sunday, May…
Brock Co-authored Report Reveals Surge in Cyberbullying Amidst Decrease in Teen Violence
While violence among children and youth has decreased around the world since 2018, cyberbullying is on the rise, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report co-written by a Brock researcher.
“We can celebrate the…
Brock University: Emergency Preparedness Week to Include Mass Notification System Test for Enhanced…
Brock University will participate in Emergency Preparedness Week with communities and institutions across Canada from Sunday, May 5 to Saturday, May 11. This year, the focus of the annual national event is to encourage Canadians to…
Brock University Undergraduates Reflect on Valuable Real-World Research Experiences
Getting to conduct field research in Portugal has been a highlight of Paige Au’s time at Brock.
The third-year Biological Sciences student spent three months in Portugal studying the Iberian lynx, a mid-sized wild cat native to…
Brock Niagara Aquatics Swimmers Dive into Olympic and Paralympic Trials Spotlight
With anticipation building for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, six swimmers from Brock Niagara Aquatics (BNA) are vying for coveted spots on Team Canada.
Madison Kryger, Peyton Leigh, Emma van Dyk, Camren Courchene-Carter, Jared…
Brock University’s Research Takes Center Stage at Niagara Health Research Day
More than two dozen Brock University students and faculty showcased research that supports a healthier community last week at Niagara Health’s fourth-annual Niagara Health Knowledge Institute Research Day.
Hosted by Niagara College on…
Brock University Research Offers Insightful Tips for Reducing Children’s Propensity to Lie
Getting children to speak the truth can be a struggle at times. While a lie, when discovered, is often followed by a punishment, there’s a more effective way to prevent future fibbing, says new Brock-led research.
“Previous studies have…
North-West University Students Illuminate FameLab Competition with Exceptional Performances
North-West University (NWU) students across diverse disciplines illuminated the stage with their passion for science communication on 19 April 2024.
These students showcased their skills during the NWU’s FameLab competition. FameLab is…
North-West University Hosts Public Lecture, Highlighting Research’s Role in Sustainable…
Prof John Victor Mensah from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana recently presented a public lecture at the North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus. He discussed the interconnectedness of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals…