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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 6h

Victoria College student’s pre-med journey inspires growing community online and beyond 🩺 buff.ly/a2gWria #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork | @artsci.utoronto.ca

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

'Matching momentum:' Black Research Network celebrates five years of supporting research excellence 💙 buff.ly/Nc8aLyV #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork | @utoronto.ca

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Suzi Oliveira de Lima named the Black Research Network’s inaugural associate director of mentorship 🤝🏽 buff.ly/RQ7781t #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Congratulations to Husam Abdel-Qadir on receiving a Canadian Institutes of Health Research grant to study lipoprotein(a) and cardiovascular health 🫀 Preliminary research was supported through the BRN Faculty Fellowship. Learn more: buff.ly/wFXeBRf #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Congratulations to Anuli Ndubuisi of @oiseuoft.bsky.social on her recently published paper, "Navigating the Doctoral System: A Duoethnography of Immigrant Women’s Experiences in Canadian Universities." 📚 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

What does it mean to trust AI—and what does it take for that trust to be earned? A new white paper from @torontosri.bsky.social, led by Research Lead Beth Coleman, reframes trust as a challenge at the center of responsible AI adoption and governance: buff.ly/IRMAhQx #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

BRN, U of T International and University of the West Indies fund research on climate resilience, health and AI 🤝🏽 buff.ly/422dTZN #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A love of food led @utsc.utoronto.ca biologist Zakee Sabree to study the important role gut microbes play in health 🦠 buff.ly/NWfxoRY #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

#TemertyMedicine professor Upton Allen co-leads Genome Canada-funded project to advance precision medicine for Black Canadians 🧬 buff.ly/0y5qElt #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

From left to right: Juliet Daniel, Loydie Jerome-Majewska, Upton Allen and OmiSoore Dryden.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Derefe Chevannes, Nadège Compaoré, Hadiya Roderique and SA Smythe receive BRN Faculty Fellowships 🎉 buff.ly/jd0lWTy #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

BRN symposium spotlights collaboration across research, community and practice 💡 buff.ly/ROKYuaI #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

OISE PhD student develops model to support diverse pathways in academia 🏫 buff.ly/LviltLj #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Heart disease marker varies by African ancestry: BRN Faculty Fellow research 🫀 buff.ly/VnmOWS7 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork @ihpmeuoft.bsky.social

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

#BRNBrilliance: Shalom Brown, a PhD student at the Women & Gender Studies Institute, connects how interdisciplinary research helps students see their place in sport 🏀 buff.ly/PKdkVNL #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

#BRNBrilliance: Research from the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education aims to foster more body-inclusive sport environments 🧡 buff.ly/PKdkVNL #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Connaught project aims to develop framework to help hospitals address health-care inequities 🏥 buff.ly/MwO0yuy #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

#BRNBrilliance: A collaborative research initiative led by Seika Boye is uniting scholars, artists and communities to preserve Black performance histories in Canada 🩰 buff.ly/a1WYiwD #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Connaught project to explore beach privatization and access in Jamaica 🇯🇲 buff.ly/T1LLrjh #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

#BRNBrilliance: @engineering.utoronto.ca PhD research maps optimal conditions for heart tissue development 🫀 buff.ly/MDLskJ0 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Feb. 26 🗓 BRN Academic Practice Lab: Navigating Academia as Black and Indigenous Scholars Black and Indigenous scholars from @utoronto.ca will reflect on navigating academia – including managing key career transitions and advocating for one’s voice in collaborations. 💻 Register: buff.ly/LM8OPQw

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🎤 Beverley Essue of @ihpmeuoft.bsky.social will deliver the keynote at the BRN Research Symposium 2026! Title: "Beyond Equality: Unpacking the investment potential through a Women and Health lens." 🗓 Join us on March 27 💻 Register by Feb. 20: buff.ly/HQdhGke #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

📢 Call for Poster Abstracts: BRN Research Symposium 2026! Whether it’s your first presentation or part of ongoing research, poster sessions are a great way to showcase your work, share ideas and connect with fellow researchers. Submit by Feb. 27 🔗 buff.ly/HQdhGke #UofT

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Student-led initiative evolves into experiential @utsc.utoronto.ca political science course ⚖️ buff.ly/dALGmgu #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

💡 Applications open: BRN Faculty Fellowship 3.0! Advance your scholarship in any discipline and share knowledge across @utoronto.ca and beyond. $10K awards available for tenure and teaching-stream faculty. Apply by Feb. 26: buff.ly/2BKBCr0 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Black Research Network members receive Connaught New Researcher Awards 🎉 buff.ly/rezzChA #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

#BRNBrilliance: A BRN IGNITE Grant project led by Kariuki Kirigia of @artsci.utoronto.ca examines how documents contribute to land dispossession in Kenya 🌍 buff.ly/GS4IH52 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

BRN Brilliance Season 2 – premiering on Jan. 21 – puts research, teaching and collaboration in focus 💡 buff.ly/DSvYCo7 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Register for the BRN Research Symposium 2026! With the theme “Transforming Research into Impact: Strategies, Stories, and Futures” @utoronto.ca researchers, innovators & practitioners will explore how ideas move into action 💡 buff.ly/rj4SKLR #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

EVENT | The BRN Research Symposium 2026 takes place on March 27, 2026 at Alumni Hall, Victoria University in the University of Toronto.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

BRN IGNITE Grant project aims to preserve traditional Yorùbá recipes 💙 buff.ly/m2Im1zw #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

Samuel Akinbo and Suzi Oliveira De Lima.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Join the BRN for its first Academic Practice Lab of 2026! Hosted w/ the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation, this session will help #UofT faculty understand how teaching dossier components and divisional guidelines align ✍🏽 buff.ly/VQ7CdhI #BlackResearchNetwork

EVENT | The BRN Academic Practice Lab workshop "The Teaching Dossier" will take place on Jan. 23, 2026 from 12 - 1 p.m., online.

The session is hosted with the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation and facilitated by Samantha Chang and Michal Kasprzak.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Congratulations to SA Smythe, who has received a 12-month Chancellor Jackman Faculty Research Fellowship in the Humanities for 2026-27 🎉 buff.ly/ilDtMAp #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Happy holidays from the Black Research Network! ✨❄️ Wishing the @utoronto.ca community a wonderful and restful winter break. #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

Holiday greeting graphic with white text on a black background reads, "Happy Holidays! Warm wishes for the year ahead!"

The graphic features multicoloured stars and illustrations.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the BRN Inspires Social! From our mentorship workshop to the networking event, it was wonderful to connect with our community as the semester draws to a close. We appreciate your energy, engagement and support 💙 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Jan. 8 🗓 Join the BRN & VPRI for an information session on navigating internal grants at #UofT! We’ll cover key resources + tools to match your research goals and provide an overview of Connaught grants, including the Major Research Challenge for Black Researchers. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/VUhpJHC

EVENT | The information session, "Navigating U of T's Internal Grant Landscape" will take place on Jan. 8 from 12 - 1 PM, online.

The event is hosted by the Black Research Network and the Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Save the date! The BRN Research Symposium is set for March 27, 2026 📚 The event brings together multidisciplinary @utoronto.ca researchers to highlight the transformative impact of Black research excellence on the future. Registration opens in January. Visit: brn.utoronto.ca #BlackResearchNetwork

Graphic with black text on a yellow background that reads: BRN Research Symposium 2026. Save the date: March 27, 2026.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

"The advances I make in my research are all, in some way, a result of the time spent in the classroom." Lauren Cramer of @artsci.utoronto.ca is one of six #UofT faculty recognized with a Cheryl Regehr Early Career Teaching Award 🎉 buff.ly/Jw4n7Cw #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Kamari Maxine Clarke receives SSHRC's 2025 Insight Award 🏆 buff.ly/9NWdIYK #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

BRN IGNITE Grant helps researcher develop AI tool for community-based disease surveillance in Ethiopia 📲 buff.ly/tT6LAuz #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The Connaught Major Research Challenge for Black Researchers provides up to $250K to new, Black-led research initiatives at @utoronto.ca driving innovative solutions to major research challenges. 🤝🏽 Coordinated by the Connaught Fund & BRN. The NOI deadline is Feb. 9, 2026: buff.ly/8mDhBH9 #UofT

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Black Research Network members receive Canada Research Chairs 🍁 buff.ly/nOEj7Xr #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The BRN Inspires Social takes place on Dec. 5! BRN faculty & postdocs can join us for a Mentor Roundtable Mixer from 4-5 PM, right before the social. Connect with @utoronto.ca faculty, share experiences & get strategies to navigate your academic journey: buff.ly/44uUO1I 🤝🏽

BRN Inspires Social 2025: U of T faculty and postdoctoral fellows can join a mentor roundtable mixer. The workshop takes place Dec. 5 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Alumni Hall at Victoria University in the University of Toronto.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Applications are open for the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0! The grant provides $5K - $15K to support interdisciplinary research through professional development, research dissemination and other research-related expenses. Deadline: Jan. 12, 2026 💡 buff.ly/Q4qhPiv #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

OPPORTUNITY | Applications are open for the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0.

The grant awards $5K - $15K towards professional development, research dissemination and research support.

Application deadline: January 12, 2026.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The BRN's Academic Practice Lab is back on Nov. 14! Join us for a session focused on NSERC, CIHR and SSHRC grants – designed to support your success in securing research funding 📚 buff.ly/wgwkFWg #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

EVENT | The BRN's Academic Practice Lab returns on Nov. 14. This session will focus on Canada's tri-agency research grants. It takes place online from 12 - 1 p.m.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

#UTSC's Karina Vernon is featured on the Humanities at Large podcast by @jhievents.bsky.social! She traces the songs of Black cowboys across Canada's prairies, Texas and West Africa – uncovering an archive that reshapes how we think about belonging and survival on the frontier 🎧 buff.ly/K0Q8AsV

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

BRN talk centres Black, Indigenous histories in the classroom 📚 buff.ly/et9Uil9 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

Jade Nixon (left) and kara lynch (right).

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Kamari Clarke, director of the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies, has been shortlisted for a 2025 @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca Impact Award. Clarke is one of three U of T scholars shortlisted, and is a finalist in the Insight Award category 🎉 buff.ly/Bbwfsjz #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

📢 Calling all #UofT graduate students! On Oct. 17, join the BRN for a virtual lunch-hour to help shape the future of our programming. This informal session is your chance to share ideas on how we can better support your academic + professional journey 🤝🏽 buff.ly/GzIARpa #BlackResearchNetwork

Event | Join the BRN for "Graduate Student Lunch Hour: Shaping BRN Programming." The virtual event takes place on Oct. 17 from 12 - 1 p.m. with R. Cassandra Lord, the BRN's acting director.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Launching Oct. 10: The BRN's Academic Practice Lab, a monthly workshop series to support researchers on their academic journey! Our first workshop will explore how to craft strong applications & proposals at #UofT – including for the BRN IGNITE Grant ✍🏽 buff.ly/f7UwaJO #BlackResearchNetwork

Event | Join the BRN's Academic Practice Lab for "Strategic Insights and Institutional Support for Effective Grant Writing." The virtual event takes place on Oct. 10 from 12 - 1 p.m.

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

‘The @utsc.utoronto.ca community has given me a lot’: Maydianne Andrade reflects on 25 years of research, leadership and impact 🔬 buff.ly/fE95KZ4 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

In a recent Toronto Star article, Tanya Sharpe of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work shared her research supporting Black survivors of homicide victims 🗞️ buff.ly/3yynmDm #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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