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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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BRN Research Conversation Series: Understanding Racial Dynamics in Institutional Navigation
The BRN Research Conversation Series connects University of Toronto researchers for insightful and meaningful conversations about Black-led research and leadership. …
U of T researcher solves decades-old mystery, redefines how plant metabolism is understood
Sonia Evans’ path to becoming an award-winning researcher started with her grandmother – a woman who had no formal education. Her…
BRN Research Symposium 2025
The Black Research Network (BRN) Research Symposium will bring together multidisciplinary researchers from across the University of Toronto tri-campus to…
OISE’s Centre for Black Studies in Education champions Black research and student success
As the Centre for Black Studies in Education (CBSE) embarks on its second year, it seeks to deepen its impact…
UTSC journalism prof to explore how objectivity impacts the experiences of racialized journalists in Canadian newsrooms
A developing project led by Hadiya Roderique aims to document how the concept of journalistic objectivity has influenced the experiences of racialized…
Connaught Major Research Challenge for Black Researchers
The Connaught Major Research Challenge for Black Researchers is coordinated in collaboration with the Connaught Fund and the Black Research…
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