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Inaugural BRN Research Symposium — April 14
The inaugural BRN Research Symposium will take place on April 14 and will will bring together multidisciplinary researchers to showcase the transformative impact of Black research excellence in shaping the future.
AGE-WELL announces new research projects to support healthy aging for Canadians Français
AGE-WELL is pleased to announce funding for nine cutting-edge research projects through its 2024 AgeTech Advance: Healthy Aging Research Program (HARP), aimed at advancing the development and application of technology-enabled solutions that support healthy aging.
Applications now open for BRN IGNITE grant
The BRN offers the IGNITE grant annually as a small-scale fund to support interdisciplinary research led by Black faculty, librarians, post-doctoral scholars, clinical scientists and medical research fellows/residents at the University of Toronto. The IGNITE grant will offer between $5,000 to $10,000 towards professional development, research dissemination and other types of research support within the […]
U of T’s Data Sciences Institute helps place the data scientists it’s producing
In this article, we interview leaders at two Canadian companies who are hiring certificate-holders from the Data Sciences Institute. They discuss why they’re working with the DSI, and how hiring Data Science Institute participants will benefit their organizations.
Transform-HF partnership wins provincial award for innovative cardiac care
WAHA and the UHN cardiovascular team have received and Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Award for their efforts in developing Medly — a digital health platform designed for patients with heart failure.
Researchers across U of T are banding together to help the United Nations meet its 17 sustainable development goals
The goals are a kind of blueprint for peace and prosperity around the world, and the newly formed “SDGs@UofT” serves as a nexus for the entire university community to access each other’s expertise and ideas.
Call for Proposals: SDGs@UofT Catalyst and Synthesis Grants
Deadline: December 3, 2024. The Catalyst and Synthesis Grant program aims to support multidisciplinary teams of researchers to test novel research questions and pursue pioneering conceptual and methodological approaches that have high potential to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inform future goals; create and mobilize knowledge that enhances learning and catalyzes equitable action on the SDGs by engaging faculty and trainees and building strong, inclusive, and innovative partnerships.
“All innovations benefit from athlete input” and other truths to come out of the inaugural TISS conference
Arriving from different corners of Canada and the world, renowned experts shared the stage with early-career researchers to discuss the role of cutting-edge science in advancing athletic excellence, early athlete training and development, the application of wearable tech in novel sports and much more in between.
Second annual EPIC Symposium on October 17
This full day event brings together Toronto’s infectious diseases research community and some of the world’s foremost experts to meet, network and discuss important topics related to infectious diseases and global health. The symposium features talks by nationally and internationally renowned infectious diseases researchers.
BRN Brilliance: New multimedia series to spotlight Black-led research and initiatives at U of T
BRN Brilliance features interdisciplinary researchers and dedicated staff who are harnessing their expertise, diverse perspectives and bold ideas to make an impact within and beyond university walls.
Data Sciences Institute Forges Employment Pathways with Industry Collaborations and Upskilling Certificates
At a recent Talent Blitz event, DSI Certificate participants connected with industry representatives seeking candidates who have completed the certificates. Companies that have already hired from prior cohorts were enthusiastic about the skills taught through the certificates and brought job postings specifically for the Data Science Certificate participants.