Brock University
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
Brock University is located within a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve with the northern boundary of the campus nestled against the edge of the Niagara Escarpment. St. Catharines is easily accessible by air through Toronto or Buffalo, NY International Airports, by train (VIA/AMTRAK), or by car (just off the QEW highway).
Conference Content
New Investigators - Monday July 20, 2026
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Registration & Opening Reception- Wine & Cheese Tribute to Dr. Rowell Huesmann
Monday, July 20, 2026. A friendly, elegant welcome to this year's ISRA World Meeting, hosted at Brock University.
Plenary 1 - Dr. James Hawdon - Monday July 20, 2026
James Hawdon is a Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on how communities influence crime, political participation, and responses to tragedies. His recent research has focused on online communities and how they affect political polarization, online hate, and cybercrime.
John Paul Scott Award - Dr. Adrian Raine - Tuesday July 21, 2026
The John Paul Scott Award is named after John Paul Scott, one of the founders of ISRA, whose research was on aggression in animals, mainly in the 1940s and 1950s. This award recognizes a lifetime or substantial contribution to aggression research.
Breakout Sessions - Tuesday July 21 - Thursday July 23, 2026
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Poster Sessions - Tuesday July 21 - Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Krahe Award - Dr. Paul Boxer - Wednesday July 22, 2026
The Barbara Krahé Award is a mid-career award named after Barbara Krahé, past ISRA President (2018-2020) and Associate Editor of Aggressive Behavior. This award recognizes a significant contribution to aggression research within 10-25 years of completing a terminal graduate degree (e.g., PhD).
Rowell Huesmann Award - Dr. Massil Benbouriche - Wednesday July 22, 2026
The L. Rowell Huesmann Award is an early career award named after L. Rowell Huesmann, past ISRA President (1996-1998), ISRA Executive Secretary (1985-1994), and Aggressive Behavior Editor (2004-2012). This award recognizes a significant contribution to aggression research within 10 years of completing a terminal graduate degree (e.g., PhD).
Niagara Falls Field Trip - OPTIONAL - Wednesday July 22, 2026
Evening field trip to neighbouring Niagara Falls, Ontario - location of the world-renowned natural wonder, Niagara Falls. More details to follow shortly.
Plenary 2 - Dr. Ines Keygnaert - Thursday July 23, 2026
Ines Keygnaert is Professor in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Co-Director of the International Centre for Reproductive Health at Ghent University in Belgium. She is also the Team Leader of the “Gender & Violence” Team, coordinating the research line on violence prevention & response, sexual and reproductive health rights’ violations, and on gender and sexual health promotion in hard to reach, marginalized and minority groups.
Presidential Address - Thursday July 23, 2026
Professor Wayne Warburton (Australia) - President, ISRA
Gala Dinner - Honsberger Estate Winery - OPTIONAL - Thursday July 23, 2026
A delightful concluding dinner event at one of Niagara's premier winery attractions, the beautiful Honsberger Estate Winery in Jordan Station.