Black Excellence

Events | Friday, December 05, 2025
BRN Inspires Social 2025
The Black Research Network (BRN) invites its members and the wider University of Toronto community to the BRN Inspires Social...
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...
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...
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.  ...
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...
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...