#BrockU Faculty of Social Sciences Early Career Researcher Charlis Raineki and Distinguished Researcher Julie Ham each presented talks on their findings to a packed house at the Social Sciences Research Colloquium on Friday, Dec. 5. Event recap ➡️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

#BrockU Associate Professor Liz Clarke in @brockucpcf.bsky.social discusses the acquisition drama unfolding around #WarnerBros, #Netflix and #Paramount — and what it could mean for consumers. Read more ➡️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

#BrockU Adjunct Professor of Political Science Joanne Heritz spoke to the @stcatstandard.bsky.social about the impacts that recent legislative changes made by the #Ontario government will have on the province’s renters. Read more ➡️ www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...

#BrockU Professor of Child and Youth Studies Shauna Pomerantz spoke to Upworthy about conversations surrounding a female student who went viral on social media for questioning her school’s dress code. Read more ➡️ scoop.upworthy.com/high-school-...

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Community Psychology Scott Neufeld recently delivered training workshops on "Seeing Structural Stigma" for Thunder Bay health care providers as part of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit's annual Harm Reduction conference. yourthunderbay.ca/annual-harm-...

Research on strikes and lockouts depends on consistent longitudinal data. We need it to identify trends & shifts in labour relations. Without good data, you can’t properly analyze, compare & contextualize current labour conflicts. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art... #canlab #cdnpoli

#PsychSciSky Grad Student Data Blitz @brocku.ca yesterday. From moralized prejudice to sustained attention to the role of hormones is adolescent social behaviour, it was fun hearing about the wide range of amazing research being done in our department. @brockufoss.bsky.social

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering Jasneet Kaur recently became a faculty affiliate with the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre. Nominations for affiliation are due Wednesday, Dec. 10. Learn more ➡️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

#BrockU Applied Disability Studies PhD student Madeline Marie Asaro, whose research centres on food selectivity among autistic children, was recently honoured with a 2025 Autism Scholars Award. 👏 Learn more about her #BrockUResearch ➡️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

#BrockU will join communities around the world in marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual campaign of remembrance, reflection and unified action. Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/ASxo7IM

Missed our webinar on sectoral bargaining? Check out the full video here: vimeo.com/1138926461?f... #canlab

LABR 1P95: Introduction to the Canadian Labour Movement brocku.ca/social-scien...

#BrockU Adjunct Professor of Political Science Joanne Heritz spoke to the @stcatstandard.bsky.social about the dire need for action on food insecurity and housing issues in #Ontario. Read more ➡️ www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...

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#BrockU Distinguished Professor Andrea Doucet has dedicated her academic career to exploring — and reimagining — care work practices and policies. Read more about her #BrockUResearch ➡️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

Only one week away--register now! #canlab

Job Alert🚨 The Department of Labour Studies is hiring instructors for the Winter 2026 term. LABR2P93 History of the Global Working Class runs from January to April in an online format. Deadline for applications is Nov 18th 11:59pm. Apply here👇 brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_caree...

#BrockU professor Simon Black argues that Mamdani’s campaign commitment to introduce free high-quality child care – while boosting child care workers’ wages to match that of the city’s public school teachers – could be the most transformative. theconversation.com/zohran-mamda... #canlab #1u

More than 50 #BrockU students enjoyed hands-on learning experiences and stunning fall foliage during Reading Week field courses in Peterborough, ON, earlier this month. Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/ixu56yI

#BrockU Professor of Psychology Cathy Mondloch spoke to CBC News about the Canada Border Services Agency’s expanded use of facial recognition technology. Learn more ➡️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#BrockU Professor of Labour Studies @profsavage.bsky.social spoke to The Globe and Mail about the Alberta government’s use of the notwithstanding clause. #CanLab #CdnPoli Read more ➡️ www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Add value to your @brocku.ca degree by co-majoring in Labour Studies. brocku.ca/labourstudies

#BrockU Professor of Child and Youth Studies Shauna Pomerantz spoke to The Atlantic about efforts to make social media safer for teenagers. Read more ➡️ www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...

Retired #BrockU Political Science Professor David Siegel spoke to CBC News about the history of the @bluejays.com franchise and its minor league ties to St. Catharines. Read more ➡️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #WorldSeries #Baseball

Thank you to our Labour Studies grads who returned to #BrockU to discuss their career paths and offer advice to current students. brocku.ca/social-scien...

Join us on Wed Nov 19 for this free webinar on sectoral bargaining. www.eventbrite.ca/e/bigger-tab... #canlab

New #BrockU research from the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging Lab relies on observations of how participants’ brains respond to a classic episode of “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” to shed light on how aging brains process events and form memories. Read more ➡️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

Job action by part-time instructors avoided at Dalhousie University, but labour disputes have become more common in the university sector as a result of inflationary pressures and chronic underfunding. globalnews.ca/video/114882... #cdnpse #canlab

Congratulations to Psychology graduate Jennifer Gauthier (BA ’09) on receiving the 2025 #BrockU Faculty of Social Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award! 👏 Learn more about Jennifer's academic journey and community service ➡️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

Retired #BrockU Political Science Professor David Siegel spoke to the @stcatstandard.bsky.social about the process of appointing a new #Niagara regional chair. #CdnPoli Read more ➡️ www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/council...

There are more people experiencing food insecurity in #Niagara than previously thought, according to a new Niagara Community Observatory (NCO) policy brief, authored by #BrockU Adjunct Professor of Political Science Joanne Heritz. #CdnPoli Read more ➡️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

#BrockU Associate Professor of @brocklabour.bsky.social Simon Black recently spoke to CBC News about the escalation of a labour dispute at #Ontario colleges. #CanLab #CdnPoli Read more ➡️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#BrockU Assistant Professor of @brockucpcf.bsky.social Michelle Chen recently spoke to CBC News about the impact of social media technologies on social movements. Read more ➡️ www.cbc.ca/news/world/g...

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology Samantha McAleese spoke to @stcatstandard.bsky.social about concerns surrounding a new ‘no-tolerance’ approach to public drug use being enacted by the Niagara Regional Police. Learn more ➡️ www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...

As Canada Post strike drags on, postal workers are faced with some difficult decisions. www.thestar.com/business/as-... #canlab #cdnpoli

#BrockU Associate Professor Karen Louise Smith in @brockucpcf.bsky.social welcomed Analysts Ada Oliver and Cara Scarfone and Data Analyst Junearn Lenon to a third-year Communication and Media Policy class to discuss access to government information. Learn more ➡️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Psychology Scott Neufeld spoke to The St. Catharines Standard about new provincial legislation cracking down on drug activity on private properties. Read more ➡️ www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...

Labour Studies at @brocku.ca. It's a degree that works. Learn more: brocku.ca/social-scien... #BrockU #canlab #LabourStudies

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Applied Disabilities Studies Lisa Whittingham’s contributions to the Mental Health Crisis Response Education and Applied Training Program were recently featured in Cambridge Today. Read more ➡️ www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/p...

#BrockU Associate Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert spoke to CHCH News about Canada’s recognition of a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. #CdnPoli Read more ➡️ www.chch.com/chch-news/ca...

Don’t hold your breath for that letter. Experts say #CanadaPost strike could be a long one. www.thestar.com/business/don... #canlab #cdnpoli

By imposing these changes without regard for the union's collective agreement, the Liberals are burning bridges with the labour movement faster than an Xpresspost delivery. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art... #canlab #cdnpoli

Congratulations to #BrockU Psychology master's student Alison Randell, who was recently recognized with a Women’s Health Scholars Award from the Council of Ontario Universities! 👏 Read more ➡️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

#BrockU students, faculty and staff gathered at the University’s flag poles for the raising of the Every Child Matters flag earlier this week. Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/8Bpnx8A

Assistant Professor Natalie Spadafora in #BrockU’s Department of Child and Youth Studies shares insights into how formal codes of conduct are being used to combat incivility in classrooms and other public spaces. Learn more ➡️ brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

#BrockU Associate Professor of Political Science Pascal Lupien spoke to Pelham Today about the rise of far-right movements. #CdnPoli Read more ➡️ www.pelhamtoday.ca/local-news/b...

"By only allowing members to vote on wages, CUPE leadership curtailed internal democracy and may ultimately face blowback from members as a result." #canlab #canpoli www.readthemaple.com/air-canada-f...

Canada Post to present new contract offer to postal workers www.thestar.com/business/can... #canlab #cdnpoli

Mark you calendar for Sept 24. Welcome luncheon for all Labour Studies majors, co-majors, minors, or any students broadly interested in Labour Studies at #BrockU. RSVP here: experiencebu.brocku.ca/event/301826

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology Samantha McAleese spoke to The Toronto Star about the Ontario government’s expanded police record checks for those working with vulnerable sectors. Learn more ➡️ www.thestar.com/news/investi...