Black Excellence

DLSPH Black Leaders in Health Awards
The Black Leaders in Health Awards celebrate exceptional Black leaders whose contributions have strengthened public health, healthcare, health systems, research,...
News | Thursday, October 15, 2026
Victoria College student’s pre-med journey inspires growing community online and beyond
Victoria College student Tobi Oyedele is building a community to connect and support aspiring medical students.
News | Monday, October 5, 2026
Black Research Network faculty members receive 2025-26 Connaught New Researcher Awards  
Five members of the U of T Black Research Network have received Connaught New Researcher Awards for 2025-2026.
News | Monday, January 19, 2026
Black Research Network members receive Connaught New Researcher Awards
Seven members of the Black Research Network have received Connaught New Researcher Awards for 2024-25.  Provided annually, Connaught New Researcher Awards support early-stage researchers...
News | Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Lauren Cramer recognized with Cheryl Regehr Early Career Teaching Award
Lauren Cramer, an assistant professor at the Cinema Studies Institute in the Faculty of Arts & Science has received a...
News | Thursday, November 27, 2025
Kamari Maxine Clarke receives SSHRC’s 2025 Insight Award
Kamari Maxine Clarke, a Distinguished Professor of transnational justice and sociolegal studies, and director of the Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal...
News | Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Black Research Network members receive Canada Research Chairs 
Four members of the Black Research Network have been awarded Canada Research Chairs in recognition and support of their work.   Abdi Aidid, an...
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...
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,...
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...