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U of T Black Research Network

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U of T's Black Research Network is an Institutional Strategic Initiative promoting Black research excellence and innovation. #UofT 💻: brn.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
@artsci.utoronto.ca @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
Suzi Oliveira de Lima.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
@utoronto.ca @univcan.ca
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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
Husam Abdel-Qadir.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Revisit our #BRNExcellence piece to learn more about Ndubuisi's story:
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Black Research Network: OISE PhD student develops model to support diverse pathways in academia
To support students with non-traditional pathways to academia, Anuli Ndubuisi developed the Minority Scholars’ Professional Identity Development Conceptual Model.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Co-authored with Glory Ovie of the University of British Columbia, the paper explores their experiences as Nigerian-born women in Canadian universities and presents a framework to support international students with non-traditional pathways into academia. 🔗 Read the paper: buff.ly/X5U5dyG
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Navigating the Doctoral System: A Duoethnography of Immigrant Women’s Experiences in Canadian Universities
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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
Anuli Ndubuisi.
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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 14/07/2026
Derefe Chevannes’s research examines what Black freedom requires in practice — and what happens when societies fall short of it. Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/derefe-...
Derefe Chevannes.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Coleman is a professor of data and cities at @iccit-utm.bsky.social and the Faculty of Information. She was the inaugural director of the BRN.
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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 · 02/06/2026
@utoronto.ca @jhievents.bsky.social
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A passion for music, environmental justice and the human experience takes #UofTGrad26 to Cambridge 🎓 buff.ly/ZKl5xeT #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
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Black Research Network: A passion for music, environmental justice and the human experience takes U of T grad to Cambridge
Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, Lita Wanjiru Ngure learned early on how music could reflect social and environmental realities.
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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
Zakee Sabree.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Does hosting the World Cup actually pay off for cities? Tyeshia Redden, an assistant professor at #UofTArtSci, breaks down how hosting six World Cup games in Toronto may not bring in the big return on investment that some are forecasting ⬇️ #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
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Does hosting the World Cup actually pay off for cities? This researcher took a look at past events to find out.
Hosting six World Cup games in Toronto may not bring in the big return on investment that some are forecasting, according to a researcher from the University of Toronto, who says 12 of the last 14 Wor...
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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 04/05/2026
4 #UofT faculty members receive Black Research Network fellowships ➡️ uoft.me/cn0
Clockwise from top left: Derefe Chevannes, Nadège Compaoré, SA Smythe and Hadiya Roderique (supplied images)
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
@uoftmedicine.bsky.social @canblacksci.bsky.social @genomecanada.ca
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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 · 15/04/2026
@artsci.utoronto.ca @utsc.utoronto.ca @utm.utoronto.ca @utoronto.ca
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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
Derefe Chevannes, Nadège Compaoré, Hadiya Roderique and SA Smythe.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
@artsci.utoronto.ca @newcollegeuoft.bsky.social @utm.utoronto.ca @utoronto.ca @ihpmeuoft.bsky.social
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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 · 09/04/2026
Thank you for sharing! Anuli is truly making an impact 💙
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
@oiseuoft.bsky.social @engineering.utoronto.ca
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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
Anuli Ndubuisi.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
@uoftmedicine.bsky.social @oiseuoft.bsky.social @utoronto.ca
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Announcing the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0 recipients 🎉 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
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Black Research Network: Announcing the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0 recipients
The Black Research Network is pleased to announce the recipients of the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0.
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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
Husam Abdel-Qadir.
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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
Shalom Brown.
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University of Toronto Scarborough @utsc.utoronto.ca · 09/03/2026
How do gut microbes shape what animals eat? #UTSC Biologist Zakee Sabree studies how microbes influence diet, digestion and survival across species. Read more about the research: bit.ly/4stG5dq #UofT #GutMicrobiome #Microbiology #Science
U of T Scarborough biologist Zakee Sabree seated indoors in front of a brick wall and whiteboard, wearing glasses and a navy sweater.
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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
Chelsi Ricketts.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
@engineering.utoronto.ca
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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
Myrtede Alfred.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
@artsci.utoronto.ca @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca @dalhousie.bsky.social
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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
Seika Boye.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
@utsc.utoronto.ca @utscresearch.bsky.social
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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
Rachel Goffe.
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Acceleration Consortium @accelerationc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
📅 Wed, March 4, 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM: Join us in person @utoronto.ca for our 2026 AC Research Symposium to explore our latest research in accelerated materials discovery. Registration is open to #UofT faculty, staff + students: acceleration.utoronto.ca/events/ac-re...
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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
Ferdinand (Reke) Avikpe.
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
@utm.utoronto.ca @utsc.utoronto.ca @newcollegeuoft.bsky.social
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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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University of Toronto Engineering @engineering.utoronto.ca · 04/02/2026
Join us! February Skule Lunch & Learn Trancending Boundaries: Working at the intersection of people and technology — ft. Professor Philip Asare Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 12 – 1 p.m. (online) 🔗 Register here: alumni.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/ll-phi...
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Transcending boundaries: Working at the intersection of people and technology - Engineering Alumni & Friends
Register now! Around the world, technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace—but it’s important to remember that it doesn’t develop itself. People design technologies for others to use, and succes...
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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 Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 22/01/2026
The Department of History presents a keynote lecture exploring French's argument that Africa had a pivotal role in shaping world history according to his recent book, The Second Emancipation. RSVP here: bit.ly/3YSyY1y
Event poster features the speaker on the right and text on the left that reads: "The Annual Black History Month Lecture, Dr. Howard W. French on The Second Emancipation." At the bottom, the poster reads: "Thursday, February 5, 4 to 6 PM, William Doo Auditorium, New College"
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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
Kariuki Kirigia.
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