Black Research Network: U of T undergrad pursues passion in public policy to amplify every voice

News | Tuesday, November 26, 2024

U of T undergrad pursues passion in public policy to amplify every voice

Dacian Dawes decided to pursue a certificate in Black Canadian Studies to uncover the untold histories of Canada and learn how...

Black Canadian Humanities and the Arts Policy and policy administration Student Stories UofT

News | Thursday, October 17, 2024

U of T master’s student approaches public health with a community-centered lens

Working at Toronto General Hospital during his undergrad, Denzel Lodge received advice that played an integral role in shaping his...

Public and Population Health Student Stories UofT UTSC

News | Monday, September 23, 2024

‘A transformative experience’: U of T program gives first-year student – and aspiring surgeon – a head start

Nasteha Omar has long been interested in becoming an orthopedic surgeon – and thanks to a unique program at the University...

Black Excellence Student Stories UTM

News | Thursday, September 12, 2024

Mastercard Foundation Scholar brings mission to improve livelihoods to U of T

Growing up in Uganda, Naturinda Emmanuel aspired to be a medical doctor and health leader. He wants to eliminate barriers to healthcare...

Health care access, privilege or marginalization Public and Population Health Student Stories UofT

News | Wednesday, April 17, 2024

U of T Engineering PhD candidate wants to improve sustainable, cost-effective treatment of Ontario’s drinking water

Growing up in a small neighbourhood in Cameroon, Maeva Che was aware of challenges of accessing clean drinking water. “Experiencing that exposure...

Engineering and technology Student Stories UofT

News | Thursday, March 14, 2024

KPE student athlete centers movement and leadership in event program for racialized students

For the past six years, Jasmine Lew has balanced a successful athletic career, studies and volunteering roles. In 2020, Lew added yet...

Anti-Racism Physical education and development curriculum, pedagogy and didactics Student Stories UofT

News | Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Teacher retention challenges more prevalent near sub-Saharan Africa’s mining booms: PhD research

Student research from the University of Toronto suggests that proximity to mining booms in sub-Saharan Africa may affect teacher commitment...

Economics Education Labour and demographic economics Social Sciences Student Stories

News | Thursday, November 30, 2023

Project spotlights the impact of Afro-Peruvian women in Lima through its music industry

Growing up in Lima, Peru with an Afro-Peruvian family, Roxana Escobar Ñañez was always surrounded by music. Like many households, it was a...

Emerging Media Humanities and the Arts Social Sciences Student Stories UofT

News | Tuesday, November 7, 2023

UTSC undergrad De-Mario Knowles is here to make an impact

De-Mario Knowles wears many hats. Whether he is in the classroom studying neuroscience or taking pen to paper to write...

Black Excellence Leadership Medical, Health, and Life Sciences STEM Student Stories UTSC

News | Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Task shifting could help improve access to cancer care in Nigeria: PhD graduate student

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world. Meanwhile, cancer care is overburdening health systems, especially in...

Healthcare Medical, Health, and Life Sciences Public and Population Health Student Stories UofT