Black Research Network: From providing a deeper understanding of learning disabilities to bio-production, student researchers share insights at 2023 BGSA Conference

News | Monday, May 15, 2023

From providing a deeper understanding of learning disabilities to bio-production, student researchers share insights at 2023 BGSA Conference

Currently, there is little data about the diverse learning needs of Black youth in Canada, leaving researchers to turn to...

Black Excellence Engineering and technology Natural Sciences Research Social Sciences Student Stories UofT

News | Tuesday, April 11, 2023

U of T students are integrating solar-powered tech to treat water in Mexico’s rainwater harvesting systems

A developing project from a University of Toronto master’s student aims to support household access to safe drinking water in...

Engineering and technology Student Stories UofT Urban and regional planning

News | Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Making 70 years of snow and ice data in the Central Canadian High Arctic accessible

Since 1979, the Arctic has warmed almost four times faster than the rest of the globe, attributed to oceanic heating,...

Geography Natural Sciences Student Stories UTM

News | Tuesday, January 24, 2023

‘How can we recover from this?’: U of T student to explore work experiences of racialized and immigrant women in the Niagara region

Developing research from a University of Toronto master’s student will explore how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the work experiences of...

Economics Labour and demographic economics Recreation, leisure and tourism geography Social Sciences Student Stories UofT

News | Wednesday, November 23, 2022

U of T alumni create self-advocacy handbook for Black patients navigating perinatal care

Two University of Toronto alumni have joined forces to improve perinatal care for Black birthing people in Canada. Gabrielle Retta...

Anti-Racism Health care access, privilege or marginalization Medical, Health, and Life Sciences Public and Population Health Student Stories UofT

News | Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Driven by her brother’s story, this U of T student is leading research on anti-Blackness and care for traumatic brain injuries

As an undergraduate student in 2014, Samira Omar turned to academia to help her family understand her brother’s traumatic brain...

Anti-Racism Medical, Health, and Life Sciences Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects Student Stories UofT

News | Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Work-study position helps U of T student explore passion for science and technology studies

Awa Hanane Diagne, a research assistant at the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST) at...

Arts & Science History Student Stories Technology UofT

News | Tuesday, September 27, 2022

From behind the mic: Why Alexandra Lambropoulos is telling the stories of urban innovation in Africa and beyond

When Alexandra Lambropoulos conducts research, she also seeks out the stories behind it. Lambropoulos, a master’s student pursuing urban planning at the...

Arts & Science Geography Student Stories UofT Urban and regional planning

News | Thursday, September 8, 2022

‘Be intentional about your goals’: Abigail Ralph is paving her path in research

Abigail Ralph is finding her way – and making her mark – on developing research that positively impacts communities. Ralph,...

Leadership Medical, Health, and Life Sciences Public and Population Health Student Stories UTSC