U of T Black Research Network
@uoftbrn.bsky.social
U of T's Black Research Network is an Institutional Strategic Initiative promoting Black research excellence and innovation. #UofT
💻: brn.utoronto.ca
💻: brn.utoronto.ca
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
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
November 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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
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
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
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
October 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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
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
#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
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
October 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#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
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
BRN talk centres Black, Indigenous histories in the classroom 📚 buff.ly/et9Uil9 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
October 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
BRN talk centres Black, Indigenous histories in the classroom 📚 buff.ly/et9Uil9 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
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
Clarke is one of three U of T scholars shortlisted, and is a finalist in the Insight Award category 🎉 buff.ly/Bbwfsjz
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
October 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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
Clarke is one of three U of T scholars shortlisted, and is a finalist in the Insight Award category 🎉 buff.ly/Bbwfsjz
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
📢 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
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
October 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
📢 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
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
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
Our first workshop will explore how to craft strong applications & proposals at #UofT – including for the BRN IGNITE Grant ✍🏽 buff.ly/f7UwaJO #BlackResearchNetwork
September 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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
Our first workshop will explore how to craft strong applications & proposals at #UofT – including for the BRN IGNITE Grant ✍🏽 buff.ly/f7UwaJO #BlackResearchNetwork
‘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
September 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
‘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
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
September 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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
📬 What you'll find in the latest BRN Update:
- Meet Acting Director R. Cassandra Lord
- Register for “Reimagining Education: Black Indigenous Waterways”
- #UofT events, jobs & more
Catch up here: buff.ly/zu5rkju
Subscribe: brn.utoronto.ca
- Meet Acting Director R. Cassandra Lord
- Register for “Reimagining Education: Black Indigenous Waterways”
- #UofT events, jobs & more
Catch up here: buff.ly/zu5rkju
Subscribe: brn.utoronto.ca
September 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
📬 What you'll find in the latest BRN Update:
- Meet Acting Director R. Cassandra Lord
- Register for “Reimagining Education: Black Indigenous Waterways”
- #UofT events, jobs & more
Catch up here: buff.ly/zu5rkju
Subscribe: brn.utoronto.ca
- Meet Acting Director R. Cassandra Lord
- Register for “Reimagining Education: Black Indigenous Waterways”
- #UofT events, jobs & more
Catch up here: buff.ly/zu5rkju
Subscribe: brn.utoronto.ca
Join the BRN on Sept. 30 for, "Reimagining Education: Black Indigenous Waterways" 🌊
Inaugural BIW recipients Jade Nixon & kara lynch will share insights on the role of Black Indigenous histories & relationships in their work: buff.ly/dIihRxL #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Inaugural BIW recipients Jade Nixon & kara lynch will share insights on the role of Black Indigenous histories & relationships in their work: buff.ly/dIihRxL #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
September 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Join the BRN on Sept. 30 for, "Reimagining Education: Black Indigenous Waterways" 🌊
Inaugural BIW recipients Jade Nixon & kara lynch will share insights on the role of Black Indigenous histories & relationships in their work: buff.ly/dIihRxL #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Inaugural BIW recipients Jade Nixon & kara lynch will share insights on the role of Black Indigenous histories & relationships in their work: buff.ly/dIihRxL #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Welcome – and welcome back – to the Fall 2025 academic term! 📚
Get ready for an exciting season of fresh programming, opportunities and stories that support Black research excellence at @utoronto.ca
Visit us to learn more: brn.utoronto.ca
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Get ready for an exciting season of fresh programming, opportunities and stories that support Black research excellence at @utoronto.ca
Visit us to learn more: brn.utoronto.ca
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
September 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Welcome – and welcome back – to the Fall 2025 academic term! 📚
Get ready for an exciting season of fresh programming, opportunities and stories that support Black research excellence at @utoronto.ca
Visit us to learn more: brn.utoronto.ca
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Get ready for an exciting season of fresh programming, opportunities and stories that support Black research excellence at @utoronto.ca
Visit us to learn more: brn.utoronto.ca
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
📢 Calling all @utoronto.ca BRN faculty!
Be featured on our Interactive Researcher Map – the first resource of its kind at #UofT and in Canada!
By adding your profile, you'll increase the visibility of your research and strengthen your connection to the BRN 🤝🏽 buff.ly/uIWTDxk
Be featured on our Interactive Researcher Map – the first resource of its kind at #UofT and in Canada!
By adding your profile, you'll increase the visibility of your research and strengthen your connection to the BRN 🤝🏽 buff.ly/uIWTDxk
August 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
📢 Calling all @utoronto.ca BRN faculty!
Be featured on our Interactive Researcher Map – the first resource of its kind at #UofT and in Canada!
By adding your profile, you'll increase the visibility of your research and strengthen your connection to the BRN 🤝🏽 buff.ly/uIWTDxk
Be featured on our Interactive Researcher Map – the first resource of its kind at #UofT and in Canada!
By adding your profile, you'll increase the visibility of your research and strengthen your connection to the BRN 🤝🏽 buff.ly/uIWTDxk
🗞️ The BRN Update newsletter returns in September!
Stay connected with our latest news, events and opportunities as we promote Black research excellence at @utoronto.ca.
Subscribe today: brn.utoronto.ca
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Stay connected with our latest news, events and opportunities as we promote Black research excellence at @utoronto.ca.
Subscribe today: brn.utoronto.ca
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
August 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🗞️ The BRN Update newsletter returns in September!
Stay connected with our latest news, events and opportunities as we promote Black research excellence at @utoronto.ca.
Subscribe today: brn.utoronto.ca
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Stay connected with our latest news, events and opportunities as we promote Black research excellence at @utoronto.ca.
Subscribe today: brn.utoronto.ca
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
From the international stage to @utsc.utoronto.ca: Student researcher advances energy justice solutions 🌍
Revisit the BRN News story: buff.ly/Rms72uY #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Revisit the BRN News story: buff.ly/Rms72uY #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
August 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
From the international stage to @utsc.utoronto.ca: Student researcher advances energy justice solutions 🌍
Revisit the BRN News story: buff.ly/Rms72uY #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Revisit the BRN News story: buff.ly/Rms72uY #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Maydianne Andrade, University Professor of Biological Sciences at @utsc.bsky.social, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science at York University, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
A renowned evolutionary ecologist, Andrade is a member of the BRN Steering Committee.
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
A renowned evolutionary ecologist, Andrade is a member of the BRN Steering Committee.
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
July 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Maydianne Andrade, University Professor of Biological Sciences at @utsc.bsky.social, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science at York University, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
A renowned evolutionary ecologist, Andrade is a member of the BRN Steering Committee.
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
A renowned evolutionary ecologist, Andrade is a member of the BRN Steering Committee.
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
R. Cassandra Lord, an associate professor of sexuality studies in the department of historical studies at @uoftmississauga.bsky.social has been named the Black Research Network's acting director 🏫 buff.ly/AfBmyUd #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
June 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
R. Cassandra Lord, an associate professor of sexuality studies in the department of historical studies at @uoftmississauga.bsky.social has been named the Black Research Network's acting director 🏫 buff.ly/AfBmyUd #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Rhonda McEwen, a BRN steering committee member and president of @victoriacollege.bsky.social, recently spoke with
Global News Radio about the cultural significance of Sesame Street. Listen here: buff.ly/DLPB1eg #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Global News Radio about the cultural significance of Sesame Street. Listen here: buff.ly/DLPB1eg #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
May 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Rhonda McEwen, a BRN steering committee member and president of @victoriacollege.bsky.social, recently spoke with
Global News Radio about the cultural significance of Sesame Street. Listen here: buff.ly/DLPB1eg #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Global News Radio about the cultural significance of Sesame Street. Listen here: buff.ly/DLPB1eg #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
#UofTArtSci's Lauren McLeod Cramer is one of six faculty members at @uoft.bsky.social who have been recognized with 2024-25 Cheryl Regehr Early Career Teaching Awards 🏆
Learn more about her work: buff.ly/vBhMsJU #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Learn more about her work: buff.ly/vBhMsJU #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
May 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
#UofTArtSci's Lauren McLeod Cramer is one of six faculty members at @uoft.bsky.social who have been recognized with 2024-25 Cheryl Regehr Early Career Teaching Awards 🏆
Learn more about her work: buff.ly/vBhMsJU #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Learn more about her work: buff.ly/vBhMsJU #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Black Research Network’s first symposium boosts cross-disciplinary research collaborations and mentorship 🏫 buff.ly/JfgfCxh #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
April 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Black Research Network’s first symposium boosts cross-disciplinary research collaborations and mentorship 🏫 buff.ly/JfgfCxh #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural BRN Research Symposium!
The symposium was a dynamic platform for attendees at every stage of their academic career to share their impactful research and spark future collaborations.
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
The symposium was a dynamic platform for attendees at every stage of their academic career to share their impactful research and spark future collaborations.
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
April 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural BRN Research Symposium!
The symposium was a dynamic platform for attendees at every stage of their academic career to share their impactful research and spark future collaborations.
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
The symposium was a dynamic platform for attendees at every stage of their academic career to share their impactful research and spark future collaborations.
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
💬 The BRN Research Conversation Series is back on April 29!
Maydianne Andrade & Alissa Trotz will provide advice and strategies for racialized faculty on navigating institutional expectations while building tenure portfolios.
Register: buff.ly/1Tau4gT
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Maydianne Andrade & Alissa Trotz will provide advice and strategies for racialized faculty on navigating institutional expectations while building tenure portfolios.
Register: buff.ly/1Tau4gT
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
April 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
💬 The BRN Research Conversation Series is back on April 29!
Maydianne Andrade & Alissa Trotz will provide advice and strategies for racialized faculty on navigating institutional expectations while building tenure portfolios.
Register: buff.ly/1Tau4gT
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Maydianne Andrade & Alissa Trotz will provide advice and strategies for racialized faculty on navigating institutional expectations while building tenure portfolios.
Register: buff.ly/1Tau4gT
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
🎤 Mireille Norris, an associate prof. @uoftmedicine.bsky.social, will present at the BRN Research Symposium!
A geriatrician at Sunnybrook, Norris was appointed Medical Education Black Health Theme Lead at #TemertyMed in 2023.
Read more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
A geriatrician at Sunnybrook, Norris was appointed Medical Education Black Health Theme Lead at #TemertyMed in 2023.
Read more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
April 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🎤 Mireille Norris, an associate prof. @uoftmedicine.bsky.social, will present at the BRN Research Symposium!
A geriatrician at Sunnybrook, Norris was appointed Medical Education Black Health Theme Lead at #TemertyMed in 2023.
Read more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
A geriatrician at Sunnybrook, Norris was appointed Medical Education Black Health Theme Lead at #TemertyMed in 2023.
Read more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
🎤 Timothy Bryan, an assistant professor at @uoftmississauga.bsky.social will present at the BRN Research Symposium!
A BRN IGNITE Grant recipient, Bryan's research analyzes the perceptions of street safety and policing in Halifax.
Read more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
A BRN IGNITE Grant recipient, Bryan's research analyzes the perceptions of street safety and policing in Halifax.
Read more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
April 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🎤 Timothy Bryan, an assistant professor at @uoftmississauga.bsky.social will present at the BRN Research Symposium!
A BRN IGNITE Grant recipient, Bryan's research analyzes the perceptions of street safety and policing in Halifax.
Read more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
A BRN IGNITE Grant recipient, Bryan's research analyzes the perceptions of street safety and policing in Halifax.
Read more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Jude Kong, an assistant professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, will be a keynote speaker at the BRN Research Symposium!
His research employs AI, mathematics and data science tools to address socio-ecological challenges.
Learn more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
His research employs AI, mathematics and data science tools to address socio-ecological challenges.
Learn more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
April 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Jude Kong, an assistant professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, will be a keynote speaker at the BRN Research Symposium!
His research employs AI, mathematics and data science tools to address socio-ecological challenges.
Learn more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
His research employs AI, mathematics and data science tools to address socio-ecological challenges.
Learn more: buff.ly/uIVEnTl
#UofT #BlackResearchNetwork