Black Research Network: From the international stage to U of T: Student researcher advances energy justice solutions

News | Thursday, March 27, 2025

From the international stage to U of T: Student researcher advances energy justice solutions

Emmanuel Taiwo’s experiences growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, sparked his deep interest in the intersection of social inequality and sustainability. ...

Social Sciences Sustainable Development Goals UTSC

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 | Tuesday, December 3, 2024

UTSC journalism prof to explore how objectivity impacts the experiences of racialized journalists in Canadian newsrooms

A developing project led by Hadiya Roderique aims to document how the concept of journalistic objectivity has influenced the experiences of racialized...

Social Sciences UTSC

News | Tuesday, August 27, 2024

‘A bridge between two worlds:’ An OISE alumna’s path to enhancing access and understanding in healthcare and education

At 14, Jacqui Getfield envisioned a future as a broadcaster, journalist, or university professor. She quickly realized the first two dreams, but...

Education equity Social Sciences

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W. R. Nadège Compaoré

W. R. Nadège Compaoré is an Assistant Professor of International Relations (IR) in the Department of Political Science at the...

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Social Sciences

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Nicole Bernhardt

Nicole Bernhardt is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Nicole’s research program assesses the...

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Policy and policy administration Social Sciences

News | Thursday, April 4, 2024

How will AI change our world? U of T podcast explores technology’s impact on society

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are posing profound questions about the future – and about us. Can we ensure safety...

Computer and information sciences Emerging Technology Social Sciences UofT UTM

News | Tuesday, April 2, 2024

After making Toronto home, PhD candidate explores potential uneven impacts in transit investment along Eglinton LRT

When Robert Arku moved to Toronto’s Davenport neighbourhood three years ago, he couldn’t help but feel curious about the future of his...

equity Social Sciences UofT Urban and regional planning

News | Monday, March 18, 2024

UTSC prof explores experiences of Canadian-born youth of Somali descent

Ahmed Ilmi has witnessed firsthand the lack of inclusion and support for Black Muslim youth in the classroom – a topic...

Anti-Racism Black Diaspora Education Social Sciences UTSC

News | Tuesday, February 13, 2024

UTM political scientist inspired by lifelong interest in African agency and power dynamics

Nadège Compaoré never expected she would end up being a researcher in political science. As an avid lover of literature, Compaoré...

African Studies Policy and policy administration Social Sciences UTM