U of T's Black Research Network is an Institutional Strategic Initiative promoting Black research excellence and innovation. #UofT
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After multiple submissions, our @CIHR_IRSC Grant has been funded. 😊
We will study how Lp(a) relates to #cardiovascular & #kidney disease, and whether it behaves the same way in people of African, Asian, and Latin American descent as it does in European descendants.
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Victoria University congratulates President Rhonda N. McEwen on her appointment as the next President of the University of Victoria in British Columbia. Read more: vicu.utoronto.ca/news/presid… #UofT
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Exams may be doing more harm than good.
In a new op-ed for the @globeandmail, President @rhondamcewen argues traditional grading is failing first-year students and pushing them away from curiosity, risk-taking and interdisciplinary learning.
Read more: theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
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How do gut microbes shape what animals eat? @UtscBiology Associate Professor Zakee Sabree studies how microbes influence diet, digestion and survival across species. Read more about the research: bit.ly/4stG5dq
#UTSC #UofT #GutMicrobiome #Microbiology #Science
ALT U of T Scarborough biologist Zakee Sabree seated indoors in front of a brick wall and whiteboard, wearing glasses and a navy sweater.
#BRNBrilliance: @UofTKPE research aims to foster more body-inclusive sport environments 🧡 buff.ly/PKdkVNL #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Connaught project aims to develop framework to help hospitals address health-care inequities 🏥 buff.ly/MwO0yuy #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
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With support from the Connaught Fund and @uoftbrn, Prof. Beverley Essue is looking to strengthen financial protection in cancer care, ensure those fighting this disease are not left struggling financially.
Read more: tinyurl.com/2d2y5tha
ALT “A graphic with a teal and blue background featuring the IHPME News banner in the top left corner. Below, large white text reads: ‘The Cost of Cancer: Prof. Beverley Essue Receives Connaught Award to Advance Financial Protection in Cancer Care.’ A person is shown from the shoulders up in front of the text.”
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This month, @history_uoft presented its annual Black History Month lecture featuring Howard W. French, who spoke about Africa’s pivotal role in shaping world history.
Read more: bit.ly/3OvZGuS
ALT Audience members listening to Howard W. French.
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Black History Month is about more than recognition – it’s about education and carrying that learning forward.
Watch #UofT historian (and 3x alum) Dr. Afua Cooper share why Black Canadian history matters. Read more: bit.ly/3OcP2Jq
#BHM2026 #UofTalumni #BlackExcellence
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#BHM2026 Putting tools and training into the hands of local communities can help stop the cycle of violence.
2025 SSHRC Insight Award winner Kamari Clarke is helping do exactly that. Read more about her inspirational work: sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/rese…
#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
Connaught project to explore beach privatization and access in Jamaica 🇯🇲 buff.ly/T1LLrjh #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
ALT Rachel Goffe.
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📅Wed, March 4, 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM: Join us in person @UofT 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/eve…
#BRNBrilliance: @UofTEngineering PhD research maps optimal conditions for heart tissue development 🫀 buff.ly/MDLskJ0 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
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On Jan. 27, the Black Education Symposium brought together faculty, educators, students, and community members – lending another opportunity to centre, and reflect on, Black experiences and research.
Learn more: oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/…
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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.…
ALT U of T Engineering Lunch & Learn Feb. 11, 12-1pm Transcending boundaries: Working at the intersection of people and technology Professor Philip Asare Engineering Science Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice
🎤 Beverley Essue of @ihpmeuoft 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 @VicCollege_UofT
💻 Register by Feb. 20: buff.ly/HQdhGke
📢 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
Student-led initiative evolves into experiential @UTSC political science course ⚖️ buff.ly/dALGmgu #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
💡 Applications open: BRN Faculty Fellowship 3.0!
Advance your scholarship in any discipline and share knowledge across @UofT and beyond. $10K awards available for tenure and teaching-stream faculty. Apply by Feb. 26: buff.ly/2BKBCr0 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
