Black Research Network

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...

Black Excellence BRN

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

Events | Tuesday, April 29, 2025

BRN Research Conversation Series: Navigating Continuing Status and Tenure

The BRN Research Conversation Series connects University of Toronto researchers for insightful and meaningful conversations about Black-led research and leadership....

BRN Research

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...

BRN

News | Tuesday, February 11, 2025

U of T Geography and the BRN announce 2024 Black Graduate Scholar Award recipients

The Department of Geography & Planning and the Black Research Network are proud to announce the latest recipients of the Black Graduate Scholar...

BRN Geography Social Sciences Urban and regional planning

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...

Black Excellence BRN

Four BRN members have been names Canada Research Chairs.

News | Thursday, November 21, 2024

Black Research Network members receive new or renewed Canada Research Chairs

Four members of the Black Research Network have been awarded Canada Research Chairs in recognition and support of their research. ...

Black Excellence BRN Research

News | Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Holland Bloorview and BRN collaboration advances research to highlight experiences of racialized children and youth with disabilities in Canada

De-Lawrence Lamptey has dedicated his career to understanding the experiences of racialized children and youth with disabilities in Canada. As the...

equity Medical, Health, and Life Sciences Public and Population Health