< News | Monday, January 31, 2022

We’ve launched the Ignite Grant!

We’re excited to announce the inaugural launch of the Ignite Grant, an initiative of the University of Toronto’s BRN to provide annual research funding to support Black faculty, librarians, and post-doctoral scholars working broadly in any disciplinary category at U of T. To find out more details, check our Opportunities page!

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News | Wednesday, September 16, 2026

U of T research finds AI scribes save doctors’ time and may ease administrative burden

Artificial intelligence (AI) scribes can reduce the time physicians spend documenting patient visits by 69.1% during simulated primary care appointments, according to new research led...

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News | Tuesday, September 8, 2026

‘Matching momentum:’ Black Research Network celebrates five years of supporting research excellence

The Black Research Network (BRN) will mark five years of strengthening the research capacity of Black scholars at the University of Toronto in October.

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News | Thursday, September 3, 2026

Suzi Oliveira de Lima named the Black Research Network’s inaugural associate director of mentorship

Suzi Oliveira de Lima has been named associate director, mentorship at the Black Research Network (BRN).

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