Brock University is here to support you in your classroom.
This page will provide you with various resources, important dates & deadlines, and upcoming opportunities for both you and your students.
In addition to providing unique learning experiences for your students we also want to provide engaging professional development opportunities for YOU as an educator.
Are you part of an educator group/association? If there are topics that you and your members would like more information/training on we can help connect you with Brock faculty and staff to offer workshops and seminars. In addition, we encourage you to consider Brock as a destination of choice for future conferences and events. Contact us to inquire about PD opportunities and sponsorship opportunities.
You may also wish to continue YOUR education. As a working professional with a wealth of lived experience, you may be ready to re-invest in yourself. In addition to AQ/ABQ/PQP courses, experienced professionals may return to Brock for micro-credentials in a high-demand subject area, or to earn a second degree in Adult Education (usually in as few as 5 credits!)
Faculty of Social Sciences – Niagara High School Visits
Inspire the next generation of changemakers and learn more about what Brock University’s Faculty of Social Sciences has to offer through their local high school visits. These Faculty of Social Sciences introductory sessions give students the opportunity to explore career paths in the social sciences, get a taste of the university experience, learn how to think critically about important local and global issues, and participate in interactive activities led by current faculty members.
Learn more about the Faculty of Social Sciences’ Niagara High School Visits
Scientifically Yours
This two-day residential workshop provides an opportunity for students in Grades 10 and 11 learn more about science in a university setting. Attendees will learn about career opportunities from professionals who have careers in the sciences and will participate in six science and mathematics projects, gaining hands-on laboratory experience. This event also includes recreational activities, networking and an opportunity to dine with a number of professional scientists.
Participants who enroll at Brock University directly out of high school with an average of 80% or higher will receive a one-time award of $500.
Youth University
Youth University (YouthU) offers students the chance to make the most of their visit to Brock by providing an adventure that is tailored according to their interests and classroom learning. Offering both day and overnight options, YouthU allows students to explore both Brock’s campus to its fullest extent, as well as the surrounding Niagara region.
Overnight Trips offer three distinct themes, including:
- Leadership Camp (build skills in teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, and communication)
- Science and Technology Camp (take part in science experiments, labs, and hands-on activities, focusing on biology, chemistry, and coding)
- University Camp (participate in a mixture of both Leadership & Science and Technology activities)
Discovery Day programs are available to both elementary and secondary school students that opt to not stay overnight on campus. Experiences include:
- Community Building (take part in team building, games, and the low ropes course)
- Leadership Development (focus on team-building and activities, low and high ropes course)
- Robotics (work together to build a bot and navigate obstacles; Grades 5-8 only)
- Science Workshops (explore chemical reactions, electricity and circuits, and learn about sustainable resources; Grades 5-8 only)
- Technology Workshops (learn about animation and stop-motion, try 3D modeling software and printing, give coding a try, and discover the basics of video game design; Grades 5-8)