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

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

News | Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Developing database aims to improve access to Black health research in Canada

Rayshaun Whyte is part of an interdisciplinary team of student researchers, faculty and librarians developing the Black Canadian Health Research Database...

BRN Public and Population Health Student Stories UTM

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...

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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...

Black Excellence BRN UofT

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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