April 29: BRN Research Conversation Series

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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.

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BRN IGNITE Grant 4.0 recipients
News | Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Announcing the BRN IGNITE Grant 4.0 recipients 

The Black Research Network is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the BRN IGNITE Grant.  This year’s recipients are…

Kwame Diko, assistant director, equity & outreach in the Office of Student Recruitment.
News | Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Black Research Network’s first symposium boosts cross-disciplinary research collaborations and mentorship 

The Black Research Network (BRN) hosted its inaugural BRN Research Symposium on April 14 at Victoria University in the University…

Events | Tuesday, April 29, 2025

BRN Research Conversation Series: Navigating Continuing Status and Tenure

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

Student reads on cell phone.
News | Tuesday, April 1, 2025

BRN Research Symposium: Five things to expect 

The Black Research Network (BRN) will host its inaugural research symposium on April 14, bringing together multidisciplinary researchers from across…

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Emmanuel Taiwo
News | Thursday, March 27, 2025

From the international stage to U of T: Student researcher advances energy justice solutions

Emmanuel Taiwo’s experiences growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, sparked his deep interest in the intersection of social inequality and sustainability. …

News | Monday, March 17, 2025

How do we build trust in AI? U of T researchers discuss multidisciplinary approaches

Understanding how trust is built between groups of people, institutions and technologies is essential for thinking about how AI systems…