Avi Lewis’s Victory Is A Chance For Labour To Revitalize Workers supportive of the NDP’s new direction should think seriously about how their unions are orienting themselves politically

Professor of @brocklabour.bsky.social Larry Savage (@profsavage.bsky.social) spoke to The Maple about changing priorities in the New Democratic Party.

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GenAI favours senior staff at expense of new talent: research The answer is not to abandon entry‑level hiring, but to redesign it for an AI‑embedded workplace, says academic

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication Kate Cassidy spoke to Canadian HR Reporter about the disproportionate impacts of #AI on different demographics of workers.

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Jamaican domestic workers deploy Brock research to support advocacy

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Megan Babiski holds a Graduate Teaching Assistant certificate next to a banner advertising Brock's Centre for Pedagogical Innovation.

Shealin Murray holds a Graduate Teaching Assistant certificate next to a banner advertising Brock's Centre for Pedagogical Innovation.

Erika Savage holds a Novice Teaching Assistant certificate next to a banner advertising Brock's Centre for Pedagogical Innovation.

Congrats to our #BrockU FOSS Graduate TA Award winners Megan Babiski in the Department of Applied Disability Studies and Shealin Murray in the Department of Psychology, as well as Novice TA Award winner Erika Savage in the Department of Child and Youth Studies. 🎉

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‘Why would I tell anyone where we live?’ New research explores lives of Niagara’s unhoused children A study by Brock University shares the stories of a group of children experiencing homelessness and outlines recommendations to enhance supports and meet their needs.

#BrockU Professors of Child and Youth Studies Christine Tardif-Williams and Rebecca Raby spoke to the @stcatstandard.bsky.social about their new research on #Niagara children experiencing homelessness.

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Labour advocates call for unionization of incarcerated workers | News Federal inmates in Canada are not legally considered employees and are often coerced into working in dangerous conditions for little pay. An ex-inmate is fighting for prisoners’ right to unionize, which would allow them to collectively bargain for better conditions.

#BrockU Assistant Professor of @brocklabour.bsky.social Jordan House recently spoke to The Link about prison labour. #CanLab #CdnPoli

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Niagara children share realities of homelessness through Brock research For children, experiencing homelessness is about much more than losing the roof over their head. It’s about saying goodbye to beloved pets. Changing schools mid-semester. And leaving behind a cherishe...

#BrockU researchers from the Department of Child and Youth Studies launched a new report in collaboration with YWCA #Niagara Region detailing experiences of homelessness for Niagara’s youngest residents.

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‘It goes a long way to sit within discomfort’: Niagara highlights visibility for trans and Indigenous youths Niagara events for International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrate identity, storytelling and support for queer and BIPOC youth.

#BrockU Social Justice and Equity Studies student Bella Recinos Athanasas recently spoke to the @stcatstandard.bsky.social about International Transgender Day of Visibility.

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LABR 2P90 Labour of Sport is being offered online in the Spring Term at #Brock.

Check the registration guide and timetable for details.
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Liam Midzain-Gobin stands in a sunny study space.

#BrockU's Associate Professor of #PoliSci Liam Midzain-Gobin thinks it’s time to ask different questions, and be open to honest answers, about Canadian and Indigenous sovereignty. All are welcome to attend Midzain-Gobin's lecture on Friday, March 27, in RFP. Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/rBTPzf4

Co-op students celebrated for outstanding workplace contributions When Lauren Fleming arrived at Brock University, she worried that juggling a demanding courseload and full slate of extracurriculars while living with a mental health disability might be an insurmount...

Congrats to Labour Studies major Lauren Fleming who was named as both the #BrockU Co-op and Law Plus Student of the Year for 2025.

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LABR 2Q92 Work, Equity & Diversity is being offered online in the Spring Term at #BrockU.

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Horizon Scholars transform lived experience into impactful research NOTE: This is one in a series of articles on Brock’s 2025-26 Horizon Graduate Student Scholarship recipients. Read other stories in the series on The Brock News. Rawan El Haj and Aayushi Gandhi are de...

Congrats to Child and Youth Studies PhD students Rawan El Haj and Aayushi Gandhi on being awarded #BrockU 2025-26 Horizon Graduate Student Scholarships. 🎉

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Learn about the future of work in this online spring course offered by the Department of Labour Studies at #BrockU.

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Not All Organized Workers Are In Unions: The Naujawan Support Network In this free webinar, Simran Dhunna, an organizer with the Naujawan Support Network, discusses how their organizing has recovered over $1M in wages stolen from migrant…

In case you missed last week's excellent webinar with the Naujawan Support Network, the recording is now available! #canlab #canpoli vimeo.com/1170673813

What is sleep debt? Ontario sleep experts reveal the habits you need for better rest and how to fix a sleep deficit Forty-one per cent of Canadians are in “sleep debt.” Ontario experts from Sunnybrook, Brock University, and The Royal share tips to fix your sleep schedule and access free treatment.

#BrockU Professor of Psychology and Director of the Sleep Research Laboratory Kimberly Cote spoke to Metroland news outlets across the province about the impacts of sleep debt. 😴

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Join us for "Digital Regulation in the Public Interest," an interdisciplinary virtual symposium hosted by #BrockU's Faculty of Social Sciences. All are welcome.

🗓️ Friday, March 13, 2026
🕙 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Keanin Loomis to take another stab at becoming Hamilton's mayor after narrow 2022 defeat | CBC News In 2022, he lost to Andrea Horwath by only 1,663 votes.

#BrockU Associate Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert spoke to CBC Hamilton about the upcoming Hamilton mayoral election. #CdnPoli

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World Hearing Day: Equal access to early interventions key to supporting children globally, says Brock prof This World Hearing Day, Hillary Ganek and her students are teaming up with the Cochlear Implant International Community of Advocacy (CIICA) to support families of children with hearing loss in develop...

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics Hillary Ganek hopes to inform future advocacy and policy-making by highlighting inequities in hearing care for children around the globe. 👂

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How public input on Canada’s online voting standard can impact future elections Before Ontarians cast their ballots in this fall’s municipal elections, they have the chance to provide feedback that could help shape elections into the future. Canada’s first national standard for o...

Canada’s first national standard for online municipal voting is open for input from the public until Tuesday, Mar. 3 — and #BrockU Associate Professor of Political Science Nicole Goodman is encouraging participation. #CdnPoli

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Brock experts talk bullying rates and opportunities for kinder behaviour on Pink Shirt Day As schools around the country prepare to mark Pink Shirt Day this week, Brock University experts say children aren’t the only ones who need to be reminded about the dangers of bullying. Professors in ...

#BrockU experts in Child and Youth Studies highlight bullying risks and opportunities for caregivers, teachers and youth activity organizers ahead of #PinkShirtDay on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

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3 ways Canada can navigate an increasingly erratic and belligerent United States Canada can draw lessons from its centuries-long coexistence with an often-erratic neighbour to successfully navigate the economic volatility of the present era.

Charles Conteh, #BrockU Professor of Political Science, recently published a piece in @theconversation.com about ways Canada can navigate it's increasingly complex relationship with the United States. #CdnPoli

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Student supports wrongful conviction reviews through ‘life-changing’ experience An experiential learning opportunity focused on wrongful convictions affirmed Fatima Noor’s belief she is on the right career path. The fourth-year Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice (FPAC) stud...

Fourth-year #BrockU Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice student Fatima Noor directs her passion for criminal justice into research and resources for the wrongful convicted.

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We encourage the #Niagara community to join us on March 7 at our labour social event, co-sponsored by CUPE.

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Is teasing playful or harmful? It depends on a number of factors Teasing is a common but complex behaviour that can signal relational closeness, but it can also have antisocial functions.

Naomi Andrews, Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies at @brocku.ca, and Molly Dawes, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at @sc.edu, discuss the differences between harmful teasing and playful teasing among adolescents.

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Horizon Scholars aim to improve clinical care for individuals with disabilities NOTE: This is one in a series of articles on Brock’s 2025-26 Horizon Graduate Student Scholarship recipients. Read other stories in the series on The Brock News. As researchers, Asude Ayvaci (MA ’24) ...

Congratulations to Kevin Yu (MA ’24) and Asude Ayvaci (MA ’24) on being awarded #BrockU 2025-26 Horizon Graduate Student Scholarships! 👏

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More than 600 RCMP officers faced gender-based violence disciplinary charges since 2014, CBC analysis finds | CBC News A CBC investigation of RCMP disciplinary records reveals hundreds of cases of alleged gender-based violence by members. Through a series of access requests, CBC received more than 10 years of discipli...

#BrockU Assistant Professor of Political Science @daniellemcnabb.bsky.social spoke to CBC News about gender-based violence allegations against members of the RCMP.

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Check out Labour Studies Spring/Summer 2026 courses offerings at @brocku.ca — perfect for fast-tracking your degree.

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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.

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.

Learn more and RSVP ➡️ brocku.ca/social-scien...