Black Excellence

Events | July 30-August 01, 2026
BE-STEMM 2026 – Canadian Black Scientists Network
Join the Canadian Black Scientists Network for BE-STEMM 2026, the National Conference for Black Excellence in Science Technology, Engineering, Mathematics,...
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...
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...
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...