Unearthing the environmental impact of human activity using ancient DNA
Ancient plant, animal and fungi DNA is shedding light on centuries of human activity around Crawford Lake, a spot researchers believe pinpoints the beginning of a new geological epoch. Brock Professor...
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Sustainability expert recognized for leadership in organic science
Liette Vasseur’s research work doesn’t end in a lab or with a published article. The real test begins when knowledge meets the realities of a working farm, a community or a classroom. Her commitment to...
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Celebrating the past, present and future of Brock’s School of Nursing
Generations of nurses who’ve built careers out of saving and bettering the lives of others recently gathered to celebrate where it all began: Brock University. Brock’s Homecoming Nursing Celebration...
View ArticleIn the News: Canada’s labour laws, Niagara’s municipal elections and a...
In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the changes to Canada’s labour laws, sentencing for police misconduct, the cannabis market and the lingering mosquito season. Also...
View ArticleThesis defences — Sept. 28 to Oct. 2
The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, Sept. 28 and Friday, Oct. 2. Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences (Health Sciences) thesis defences Madeleine King, a...
View ArticleBrock community invited to Indigenous Strategic Plan launch
Brock will take a significant step forward in advancing truth and reconciliation with the launch of its inaugural Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP) — a roadmap that will guide the University’s ongoing...
View ArticleBrock Tourism, Business programs ranked among world’s best
Several Brock University programs were ranked among the best in the world in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026, including a Top 100 ranking for Tourism Management and a Top 200...
View ArticleStage set for Canada’s first international double degree program in Musical...
The curtain is rising on a compelling new act for musical theatre education in Canada. Brock University’s Department of Dramatic Arts (DART) is launching the country’s first International Double Degree...
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Opinion: Larry Savage discusses proposed labour reforms in Canada
This piece written by Larry Savage, Professor of Labour Studies at Brock University, originally appeared in The Conversation. The federal government’s newly tabled Bill C-39 would give Ottawa a more...
View ArticleSave the date: President’s update to the Brock community set for Oct. 8
This past year has marked important progress as Brock University moves from vision to action in bringing priorities of its Institutional Strategic Plan to life. To celebrate the momentum building...
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Public rain gardens – and urban flooding solutions – blossom through...
When Lindsay Taylor (BA ’19) saw an opportunity to help her community, she didn’t hesitate to dig in. Now, her sustainable stormwater management research has grown into a community-powered project...
View ArticleAugmented reality research brings climate futures to life
Visitors to St. Catharines’ Lakeside Park are getting a glimpse of possible climate futures thanks to the field work of Julia Baird’s Empathy for Sustainability research team. Anyone over the age of 18...
View ArticleLacrosse workshop to explore culture, craft of ‘Creator’s Game’
While lacrosse may be Canada’s national summer sport, Kaitlyn Austin says many consider it to be much more than a game. “It’s known to many Indigenous peoples as the Creator’s Game or the Medicine...
View ArticleDistinguished grad celebrates decades of leadership, community impact
Diana Huson (BA ’11, MA ’13, MBA ’17) knows there is no single path to success. Her own Brock journey took 17 years to complete while she worked full time and raised a young family. She would...
View ArticlePublic event aims to inform Niagara voters ahead of fall election
As Niagara residents prepare to head to the polls for municipal elections on Monday, Oct. 26, Brock University experts are hosting an event to demystify recent changes to regional governments and...
View ArticleSet up Microsoft Authenticator app now to avoid access disruptions
Important changes are coming to multi-factor authentication (MFA) options for Brock University students, faculty and staff. Microsoft is retiring the use of short message service (SMS) messages and...
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Ontario invests $60M to support Brock students pursuing in-demand careers
A $60-million boost from the Ontario government will fund 2,565 seats at Brock University in applied health, education and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs. The funding...
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Gallery: Homecoming brings Badgers back to Brock
Brock graduates returned to campus over the weekend to reconnect with friends, celebrate shared memories and showcase their enduring Badger pride. During the University’s 2026 Homecoming celebrations,...
View ArticleBrock responding to reports of gastrointestinal illnesses on campus
Brock is working with Niagara Region Public Health to actively investigate reports of students experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms. The health and well-being of campus community members is Brock’s...
View ArticleReserve your guest tickets now for Fall Convocation
Graduands planning to cross the stage at Brock University’s Fall Convocation next month can reserve up to two guest tickets now, ensuring their friends and family are in the audience to witness their...
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