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

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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…

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,…