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The BRN puts a spotlight on Black research excellence that plays an integral part of what makes the University of Toronto the top university in Canada. We are a vibrant network of award-winning, multidisciplinary and leading researchers shaping a better future, with local and global impact.
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Featured media: BRN Welcome Social 2022
On September 15, the Black Research Network (BRN) welcomed the University of Toronto community to a new academic year full…
From behind the mic: Why Alexandra Lambropoulos is telling the stories of urban innovation in Africa and beyond
When Alexandra Lambropoulos conducts research, she also seeks out the stories behind it. Lambropoulos, a master’s student pursuing urban planning at the…
Technology that shaped Black life in New York almost 200 years ago ‘just the tip of the iceberg,’ says U of T historian
New research from an award-winning historian at the University of Toronto will offer rare insight into the unwritten and intertwined…
‘Be intentional about your goals’: Abigail Ralph is paving her path in research
Abigail Ralph is finding her way – and making her mark – on developing research that positively impacts communities. Ralph,…
Connaught Major Research Challenge for Black Researchers
The Connaught Major Research Challenge for Black Researchers was established to strengthen the research capacity of the University of Toronto’s…
New research at U of T to document the experiences of multiracial athletes in Canada
Developing research from the University of Toronto will aim to offer a deeper understanding of Black life in Canada’s sports…
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