< 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 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026

U of T students connects skin health to environment, equity and well-being

Ezekiel Kennedy-Bissah’s recently published research focuses on how everyday environments influence skin health.

Medical, Health, and Life Sciences Public and Population Health

News | Thursday, April 23, 2026

U of T professor co-leads Genome Canada-funded project to advance precision medicine for Black Canadians

Upton Allen is part of a research team that has been funded by Genome Canada to support the development of precision medicine approaches tailored to Black populations in Canada.

Medical, Health, and Life Sciences

Recipients of the Black Graduate Scholar Award in Geography & Planning.

News | Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Black Graduate Scholar Award recipients announced in Geography and Planning

The Department of Geography and Planning and the Black Research Network are proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Black Graduate Scholar Award in Geography and Planning.

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