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The Black Research Network 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, October 15, 2026

BRN Academic Practice Lab: Navigating Workload, Well-Being and Research Momentum

The Black Research Network’s Academic Practice Lab helps researchers build practical skills, access key funding insights and explore success in…

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Black Research Network members.
News | Tuesday, September 8, 2026

‘Matching momentum:’ Black Research Network celebrates five years of supporting research excellence 

The Black Research Network (BRN) will mark five years of strengthening the research capacity of Black scholars at the University of Toronto in October.

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Suzi Lima.
News | Thursday, September 3, 2026

Suzi Oliveira de Lima named the Black Research Network’s inaugural associate director of mentorship  

Suzi Oliveira de Lima has been named associate director, mentorship at the Black Research Network (BRN).

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Events | Friday, October 02, 2026

BRN 5th Anniversary Social

Join us as we celebrate the University of Toronto Black Research Network’s (BRN) five-year anniversary – a milestone marking five…

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BRN – UWI 2026 joint grant recipients.
News | Wednesday, June 17, 2026

BRN, U of T and University of the West Indies fund research on climate resilience, health and AI

Five research teams have received funding through the University of Toronto’s Black Research Network, the Office of the Vice-President, International and the University of the West Indies.