< 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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U of T researcher brings more than 70 years of Black dance history across Canada

A collaborative research initiative led by Seika Boye is uniting scholars, artists and communities to preserve Black performance histories in Canada.

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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.

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U of T PhD research maps optimal conditions for heart tissue development

Ferdinand (Reke) Avikpe is using computational modelling to identify the biochemical and mechanical conditions that allow heart cell tissue to grow efficiently in the lab.

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