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...

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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...

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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...

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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. ...

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2024 Black History Month Launch at U of T Mississauga.

Events | Thursday, June 26, 2025

Black Flourishing Summit 2025 – Black at UTM

Join Black at UTM for the Black Flourishing Summit 2025! This summit, part of the ongoing implementation of the University...

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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...

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News | Wednesday, February 12, 2025

A legacy of care: UTSC prof reflects on grandfather’s pioneering career in education and activism

Nicole Bernhardt keeps three artifacts in her office to remember her grandfather, Wilson O. Brooks. They include his University of Toronto transcript,...

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News | Wednesday, February 5, 2025

OISE doctoral candidate sparks innovation and leadership in Zambia with a girls hackathon

This past August, in Zambia’s Copperbelt province, 120 high school girls gathered at Copperbelt University for the ZAMWILL Girls Hackathon...

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News | Monday, January 20, 2025

Announcing the newest cohort of BRN Faculty Fellows

The Black Research Network is pleased to announce the second cohort of BRN Faculty Fellows. Established in 2023, the BRN...

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