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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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Collaboratory for Black Poiēsis brings scholars, artists and archivists together for a deeper understanding of Black life
Rebuilding the traditional structures of a classroom is at the root of SA Smythe’s teaching philosophy. For Smythe, an assistant professor of…
‘A transformative experience’: U of T program gives first-year student – and aspiring surgeon – a head start
Nasteha Omar has long been interested in becoming an orthopedic surgeon – and thanks to a unique program at the University…
BRN Brilliance: New multimedia series to spotlight Black-led research and initiatives at U of T
A new multimedia series from the Black Research Network will spotlight Black-led research and initiatives at the University of Toronto….
‘This is real action’: New OISE teacher training pathway will boost number of Black educators in schools
More than 30 Black aspiring educators recently started their journey in OISE’s Master of Teaching program as the inaugural cohort of…
Mastercard Foundation Scholar brings mission to improve livelihoods to U of T
Growing up in Uganda, Naturinda Emmanuel aspired to be a medical doctor and health leader. He wants to eliminate barriers to healthcare…
For Afua Cooper, unveiling the truth of Canada’s African history isn’t just a curriculum — it’s a purpose
It’s a moment that Afua Cooper still vividly recalls. It was the early 1980s, and Cooper, then newly arrived in…
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