April 14: BRN Research Symposium

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The BRN spotlights 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.

Network Features

Events | Thursday, March 27, 2025

BRN Research Conversation Series – The Role of Black and Indigenous Pedagogies in Shaping Global Classrooms

The BRN Research Conversation Series connects University of Toronto researchers for insightful and meaningful conversations about Black-led research and leadership….

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Sylvia Okonofua
News | Tuesday, March 11, 2025

DLSPH student leads non-profit to address systemic barriers in stem cell donations

Sylvia Okonofua discovered her purpose years prior to joining DLSPH as a student when, in 2016, she worked as a…

Roselaide Decker (Photo credit: UTSC Development and Alumni Relations Office)
News | Tuesday, February 25, 2025

‘Science and possibility’: UTSC student steps towards research career with national funding program

When Roselaide Decker first started at the University of Toronto Scarborough, she made a list of research programs to pursue. A top…

Ethan Gibson
News | Thursday, February 20, 2025

UTSC undergrad’s research helps measure physician administrative burden

Physician burnout has been a significant topic of discussion in healthcare. While technology is a tool that can simplify tasks,…

Wilson O. Brooks
News | Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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
News | Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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…