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A legacy of care: UTSC prof reflects on grandfather’s pioneering career in education and activism
Nicole Bernhardt keeps three artifacts in her office to remember her grandfather, Wilson O. Brooks. They include his University of Toronto transcript,…
U of T Geography and the BRN announce 2024 Black Graduate Scholar Award recipients
The Department of Geography & Planning and the Black Research Network are proud to announce the latest recipients of the Black Graduate Scholar…
U of T Engineering undergrad helps design digital recovery platform for cardiac arrest survivors
In Canada and the United States, the survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is 10 per cent. However, there is…
OISE doctoral candidate sparks innovation and leadership in Zambia with a girls hackathon
This past August, in Zambia’s Copperbelt province, 120 high school girls gathered at Copperbelt University for the ZAMWILL Girls Hackathon…
Black History Month 2025: U of T events to know about
From engaging performances and lectures to community gatherings, there’s something for everyone to engage with and learn from this Black…
Soundtrack to recovery: U of T PhD candidate explores music’s role in stroke rehabilitation therapy
Anthonia Aina’s first interaction with a physiotherapist occurred during her childhood when her father was involved in a car accident….
Announcing the newest cohort of BRN Faculty Fellows
The Black Research Network is pleased to announce the second cohort of BRN Faculty Fellows. Established in 2023, the BRN…
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