Black Research Network: ‘The UTSC community has given me a lot’: Maydianne Andrade reflects on 25 years of research, leadership and impact

News | Wednesday, September 17, 2025

‘The UTSC community has given me a lot’: Maydianne Andrade reflects on 25 years of research, leadership and impact

When Maydianne Andrade reflects on her legacy, it’s not just her research and leadership that come to mind – it’s...

Black Excellence BRN Natural Sciences UTSC

News | Monday, September 15, 2025

U of T Scarborough researcher looks at how racial stereotypes follow Black girls into the classroom

When Olivia Bernard arrived in Canada from Jamaica at age 19, she encountered racism that left a lasting impression. On...

School System Social Sciences UTSC

News | Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Black Research Network members named to Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

Two members of the Black Research Network have been named to the Royal Society of Canada’s  College of New Scholars,...

Black Excellence Humanities and the Arts Public and Population Health UofT UTSC

News | Wednesday, July 16, 2025

From selling peanuts to saving lives: Researcher uses AI to combat health misinformation across Africa

At age 15 – a time when most teenagers are enjoying after-school activities and hanging out with their friends – Jude...

Black Excellence Computer and information sciences Public and Population Health

News | Wednesday, June 25, 2025

‘It’s about making an impact and driving meaningful change’: UTM alum reflects on research, leadership and community

Sidoné Grange may have graduated from the University of Toronto Mississauga this month, but she’s not quite finished with her time on campus. A two-time recipient of the Natural...

Black Excellence UTM

News | Thursday, June 19, 2025

R. Cassandra Lord named the Black Research Network’s acting director

The Black Research Network (BRN) is pleased to announce that  R. Cassandra Lord, an associate professor of sexuality studies in...

BRN Leadership

News | Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Onye Nnorom appointed associate chief medical officer of health for Ontario

Onye Nnorom, an assistant professor at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, has been...

Black Excellence Public and Population Health

University of Toronto alum Hannah Flores.

News | Monday, June 2, 2025

U of T grad – and celebrated slam poet – champions environmental science

Curious and full of questions about everything at home, Hannah Flores was painfully shy in elementary school. Her mother and grandmother nudged...

Black Excellence Natural Sciences

News | Monday, May 12, 2025

New Hart House exhibit bridges research and art to explore Black joy, mental health

A new exhibit at Hart House explores how Black members of the University of Toronto community embody and celebrate joy. ...

Black Excellence Wellness

News | Thursday, May 1, 2025

How can engineering culture be more inclusive? U of T doctoral student turns to her own story for answers

Dimpho Radebe wanted to use her engineering degree to create positive change and impact everyday life. That’s when she found industrial...

BRN Engineering and technology equity