BRN Archive

News | Wednesday, April 1, 2026
OISE PhD student develops model to support diverse pathways in academia
To support students with non-traditional pathways to academia, Anuli Ndubuisi developed the Minority Scholars’ Professional Identity Development Conceptual Model.  
News | Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Announcing the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0 recipients
The Black Research Network is pleased to announce the recipients of the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0. 
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BRN Pathways Travel Grant
The Black Research Network (BRN) is pleased to announce the launch of the BRN Pathways Travel Grant, an initiative designed...
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News | Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Heart disease marker varies by African ancestry: BRN Faculty Fellow research 
Cardiovascular disease remains the second leading cause of death in Canada, after cancer.  One marker drawing increased attention is lipoprotein(a), a cholesterol-related...
News | Monday, March 16, 2026
BRN Research Symposium 2026 to focus on turning scholarship into action 
The Black Research Network (BRN) will host its second annual research symposium on March 27 at Victoria University in the University of Toronto.  ...
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News | Wednesday, March 4, 2026
U of T researchers unpack identity, safety and sport participation
More than 600,000 young people in Canada drop out of sports during adolescence, with girls and youth from equity-owed groups most...
News | Wednesday, March 4, 2026
R. Cassandra Lord named director of Black Research Network
R. Cassandra Lord has been named director of the Black Research Network (BRN). 
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News | Wednesday, February 18, 2026
U of T researcher brings more than 70 years of Black dance history across Canada 
A collaborative research initiative led by Seika Boye is uniting scholars, artists and communities to preserve Black performance histories in Canada.
University of Toronto – University of the West Indies Joint Call for Proposals 2026-27
The University of Toronto (U of T) and its Black Research Network, and the University of the West Indies (UWI)...
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News | Tuesday, February 10, 2026
U of T PhD research maps optimal conditions for heart tissue development 
Ferdinand (Reke) Avikpe is using computational modelling to identify the biochemical and mechanical conditions that allow heart cell tissue to grow efficiently in the lab.