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The Black Research Network (BRN) Research Symposium
Friday, March 27, 2026 | Black Research Network
This year’s theme of "Conference theme: Transforming Research into Impact: Strategies, Stories, and Futures " brings together researchers, innovators and practitioners to explore how ideas lead to real-world change. We are inviting leading voices from across disciplines to showcase how they are turning research and teaching into action, highlighting past successes, current challenges and future possibilities. The deadline to register is Friday, February 20, 2026.
TPN POP Speaker Series
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 to Tuesday May 5, 2026 | Population Network
The Toronto Population Network Speaker Series brings together leading scholars working at the cutting edge of population research. From January 27 to May 5.
IHEP 2025 Annual Report
March 11, 2026 | Institute for Health Emergencies and Pandemics
2025 was a year of strengthening and momentum, fostering collaboration, and supporting future leaders who will shape Canada’s public health emergency preparedness. In 2026, IHEP looks forward to deepening partnerships and pursuing new opportunities to strengthen resilience and readiness across Canada and beyond.
BRN Faculty Fellowship 3.0
March 2, 2026 | Black Research Network
The BRN will provide $10,000 (CAD) in support for faculty members in the tenure and teaching stream. Application deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026, 11:59pm EST
Impressions from the BSMI + MTI Industry and Community Workshop
December 5, 2025 | Bioeconomy and Sustainable Materials Institute (BSMI)
The Bioeconomy and Sustainable Materials Institute (BSMI) team has been engaging with industry and communities to discuss its research mandate and activity areas and collaboration for large-scale funding opportunities.
Toronto Population Network hosts successful first mini-conference
November 26, 2025 | Population Network
On November 6, the Toronto Population Network (TPN) held its first mini-conference at Hart House. The conference had more than 80 attendees from a wide range of departments: sociology, geography, public health, social work, engineering, anthropology, urban studies, information, economics, and statistics. Researchers from all three U of T campuses participated, and included a mix […]
