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The BRN puts a spotlight on Black research excellence that plays an integral part of what makes the University of Toronto the top university in Canada. We are a vibrant network of award-winning, multidisciplinary and leading researchers shaping a better future, with local and global impact.
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A new book by U of T alumni champions the impact of nurses
Can you name a famous nurse? That is the penultimate question posed to readers at the beginning of The Wisdom of…
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…
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…
‘A black box in astronomy knowledge’: PhD researcher probes the earliest stars in the universe
As a child, Margaret Ikape had a prime view of the stars from her hometown of Lagos, Nigeria. “When I was really…
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…
Announcing the 2024 BRN IGNITE grant recipients
The Black Research Network is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 IGNITE grant. From across the University of…
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