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‘Choose optimism,’ former SickKids President urges Brock grads
In life, there will inevitably be challenges. Disappointments. Wrong turns. Even failures. In these moments, there is a choice, Mary Jo Haddad (LLD ’26) says. “Choose optimism.” While delivering the...
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Gallery: Community changemakers celebrated with Spirit of Brock medal
Makayla Finn (BPhEd ’26) and Mario Berro (BSc ’23, MBA ’26) are on a mission to ensure that all student voices are heard and honoured. The passionate advocates and campus changemakers received the...
View ArticleCuriosity inspires Governor General medallists to explore new horizons
Growing up in India, Krishna Patel (BSc ’26) thought she had a clear picture of her future career. Until a science fiction movie shifted her focus from fine arts to biotechnology. Patel and Geoffrey...
View ArticlePsychology grad strives to combat stigma around mental health and addiction
Creating progressive social change has long been a driving force behind Hamnah Shahid’s (MA ’22, PhD ’26) research. Crossing the stage during Brock University’s 120th Convocation on Friday, Oct. 16,...
View ArticleIn the News: Police chief conduct complaints, Alberta separatism YouTube...
In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the dismissal of conduct complaints against the former Saint John, N.B., police chief, the “sportification of politics” on YouTube and...
View ArticleThesis defences — Oct. 19 to Oct. 24
The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, Oct. 19 and Friday, Oct. 24. Master of Science in Biotechnology thesis defence Corradina Towie, a Master of Science in...
View ArticleCo-op sets business grad on course for dream career
Rumman Rafiq came to Brock University in 2022 with a distinct vision of her future career in data analytics. But when she walks across the stage during Brock’s 120th Convocation on Friday, Oct. 16,...
View ArticleExploring the darker side of women’s health through horror fiction
For Brock University researcher and women’s health advocate Cristina Santos, monstrous female figures in scary stories hold important lessons about the lives and health of women in the real world. The...
View ArticleWhat you need to know for Fall Convocation
The finish line is in sight for Brock University’s soon-to-be newest graduates, who will make their milestone walks across the stage at Fall Convocation. Here’s everything graduands and their guests...
View ArticleA common goal: Researchers, communities team up to support newcomer youth
Taylor Rowe recently saw perseverance play out on the sports field. The Applied Health Sciences PhD candidate heads up the Youth Advisory Council of CO-PLAY, a Brock-led national research network to...
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Working together, delivering results: Brock highlights year of impact
President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg, alongside senior leaders and members of the University community, gathered on Oct. 8 to reflect on the past year at Brock, celebrate achievements and look...
View ArticleNow is your time: Brock offers more than 90 January-entry programs
Start the new year off by breaking through at Brock University. Whether students are starting university for the first time, transferring from another institution, returning to their studies or...
View ArticleIn the News: Canada’s economic overhaul, opioid overdoses and Brock’s...
In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed proposed changes to Canada’s labour laws, overdose deaths in Niagara, Brock’s first Indigenous Strategic Plan, the impacts of bullying,...
View ArticleThesis defences Oct. 13 to Oct. 16
The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Tuesday, Oct. 13 and Friday, Oct. 16. Master of Science in Computer Science thesis defences Robert Morabito, a Master of Science in...
View ArticleAI research explores digital divide in Black communities
NOTE: Brock University announced the creation of its annual Black Scholar Research Grant (BSRG) in 2025. Visit The Brock News to read more about BSRG recipients and their research. As more people use...
View ArticleStudent feedback shapes enhanced mental health supports
Drawing on feedback from the Brock community, the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC) is refreshing the delivery of mental health services to provide more personalized support. As part of...
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Faculty mobility program expands Nursing prof’s global reach
For Vanessa Silva e Silva, international collaboration has opened up a world of opportunities to grow as a researcher and educator. Through the Government of Canada’s Faculty Mobility for Partnership...
View ArticleEpidemiologist honoured for lifetime achievement in lung cancer research
Could poor dental hygiene be linked to a greater risk of lung cancer? Epidemiologist Martin Tammemägi and his team are uncovering some unusual potential lung cancer risk factors in the FALCONS study,...
View ArticleReminder: President’s update to the Brock community takes place Oct. 8
The President’s update to the Brock community will celebrate how the University is building on its strengths in research, sustainability, student success and community engagement. The event will take...
View ArticleBrock, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre put arts education centre stage
A renewed partnership between Brock University and the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC) will continue to give student artists opportunities to learn and perform in professional spaces. After a...
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