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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.

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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.
February 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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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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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.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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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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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...
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February 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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#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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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.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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#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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‘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
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February 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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🚨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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February 4, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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#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.

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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...
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February 3, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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#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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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.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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#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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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
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February 2, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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#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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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...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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#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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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...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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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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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...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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#BrockU Professor of Psychology Karen Campbell spoke to #Niagara at Large about the relationship between hearing loss and dementia.

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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…
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January 26, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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#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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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...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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#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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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...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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#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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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...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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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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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...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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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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Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Healthy Development Across the Lifespan at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor, Tenured
This position is part of the BUFA (Employee Group) Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here to...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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#Brock Professor of Political Science @bhaggart.bsky.social recently published a piece in @theconversation.com about Microsoft's promises to protect Canada's digital sovereignty as part of its plans to invest in #AI and digital infrastructure in the country.

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Opinion: Blayne Haggart discusses Canada’s digital sovereignty
This piece written by Blayne Haggart, Professor of Political Science at Brock University, originally appeared in The Conversation. Over the past year, few words have been abused as much as “sovereignt...
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January 20, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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#BrockU Assistant Professor of Psychology Scott Neufeld and Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology Samantha McAleese spoke to @stcatstandard.bsky.social about the ramifications of legislation focused on at-risk populations in #Niagara.

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Niagara experts say legislation aimed at unhoused like earlier ‘ugly laws’
Policies targeting at-risk populations seem to favour addressing people’s discomfort at witnessing the effects of inequality over working toward long-term solutions, they argue.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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#BrockU Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the global impact of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy.

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Brock University Professor says Canadians should be concerned about U.S. actions - 610 CKTB
A Brock University professor says the recent actions of US President Donald Trump should be concerning Canadians.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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#BrockU Assistant Professor of Communications Michelle Chen spoke to CBC News about patterns of blaming protesters to justify the use of excessive force or violence.

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'Wine moms' are being blamed for the ICE protests. We've heard this one before | CBC News
Fox News posted a column on Sunday singling out "organized gangs of wine moms" for Renee Good's death at the hands of ICE agents. It's part of what experts say is a bigger, concerning and familiar cha...
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January 19, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Is Venezuela a test case for America’s wider imperialist ambitions? #BrockU Associate Professors of Political Science Pascal Lupien and Stefan Dolgert discuss the wider implications of the U.S. government's recent military action against #Venezuela.

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Is Venezuela a test case for America’s wider imperialist ambitions?
A week after the U.S. invaded Venezuela and ousted its president, questions remain about what comes next for the South American nation — and the rest of the world — as a result. Brock University Assoc...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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In a period of rising inequality and renewed union-management conflict, @profsavage.bsky.social and Adam King make the case that Canada needs better and more accurate labour relations data.

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Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
Canada does a poor job of gathering labour relations information. In a period of rising inequality and renewed workplace conflict, stakeholders need better data.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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#BrockU Adjunct Professor of Political Science Joanne Heritz spoke to CBC Niagara about the increasing number of people in the #Niagara Region relying on food banks and meal programs.

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Niagara Region kids asked for meals over presents, says service provider, as food insecurity rises | CBC News
In 2023 and 2024, about 28 per cent of households in the Niagara Region are food insecure, according to Public Health Ontario’s most recent data. It’s an issue local food banks and a business in Wella...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM