Black Research Network

Events | Friday, October 17, 2025

Graduate Student Lunch Hour: Shaping BRN Programming

As part of its mission to sustain an interdisciplinary network of researchers at the University of Toronto, the Black Research...

BRN

Events | Friday, October 10, 2025

Academic Practice Lab: Strategic Insights and Institutional Support for Effective Grant Writing

The Black Research Network’s Academic Practice Lab helps researchers build practical skills, access key funding insights and explore success in...

BRN

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...

Black Excellence BRN Natural Sciences UTSC

Jade Nixon (left) and kara lynch (right)

Events | Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Reimagining Education: Black Indigenous Waterways

How do Black and Indigenous pedagogical approaches challenge dominant educational frameworks? What does it look like to centre these methodologies...

BRN

News | Thursday, June 19, 2025

R. Cassandra Lord named the Black Research Network’s acting director

The Black Research Network (BRN) is pleased to announce that  R. Cassandra Lord, an associate professor of sexuality studies in...

BRN Leadership

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