Black Research Network

News | Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Connaught project to explore beach privatization and access in Jamaica

A new research project led by Rachel Goffe will examine beach privatization in Jamaica and how restricted access affects the livelihoods and rights of people who rely on the beach for informal economic, recreational and cultural activity.

Caribbean Studies Recreation, leisure and tourism geography UTSC

News | Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Student-led initiative evolves into experiential UTSC political science course

A student-run parliamentary simulation at the University of Toronto Scarborough has grown into a for-credit political science course.

Social Sciences UTSC

News | Tuesday, October 28, 2025

‘More than just fantasy’: How this UTSC undergrad found her calling in outer space policy

Long before studying outer space policy, Leah Wolfe was captivated by the characters and worlds of science fiction novels like...

Natural Sciences UTSC

Events | Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Possibilities & Refusals in Black Canadian Studies Symposium

Join colleagues and community members at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) campus as the Black Canadian Studies Association launch...

Black Canadian Social Sciences UTSC

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

News | Monday, September 15, 2025

U of T Scarborough researcher looks at how racial stereotypes follow Black girls into the classroom

When Olivia Bernard arrived in Canada from Jamaica at age 19, she encountered racism that left a lasting impression. On...

School System Social Sciences UTSC

News | Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Black Research Network members named to Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

Two members of the Black Research Network have been named to the Royal Society of Canada’s  College of New Scholars,...

Black Excellence Humanities and the Arts Public and Population Health UofT UTSC

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

Roselaide Decker (Photo credit: UTSC Development and Alumni Relations Office)

News | Tuesday, February 25, 2025

‘Science and possibility’: UTSC student steps towards research career with national funding program

When Roselaide Decker first started at the University of Toronto Scarborough, she made a list of research programs to pursue. A top...

Natural Sciences STEM UTSC

News | Thursday, February 20, 2025

UTSC undergrad’s research helps measure physician administrative burden

Physician burnout has been a significant topic of discussion in healthcare. While technology is a tool that can simplify tasks,...

Engineering and technology UTSC