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At the Innovation Hub, we’re committed to making an impact while embracing diverse perspectives. Student experiences are best understood by students. We’ve built trust with students, staff, alumni and community partners over the years through our commitment to participatory design and ethical and equity-centred design research practices.

The Innovation Hub is a Student-Driven Design Research Collective.

Driven by peer-to-peer design thinking, we co-create with students to improve campus life at the University of Toronto

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WHAT'S NEW AT IHUB

Work-Study Opportunities for Summer 2026 at the Innovation Hub

By diana | March 31, 2026
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We’re incredibly excited to kick-start the Summer 2026 Work Study season at the Innovation Hub! We have some amazing opportunities available to students this upcoming term. The deadline to apply for positions is Sunday, April 12th, 2026, at 11:59 PM.   

To learn more about the roles we offer and the work we do, read our job descriptions below.  

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Innovation Hour Reflection: Calling All Changemakers 

By diana | March 25, 2026
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In this blog, Arshdeep and Diana reflect on the February Innovation hour event, with the focus on what changemaking means to students, staff, and faculty of U of T. Discussions during this event highlighted how change takes place at every level through collaboration, even if you can’t see it.  

Written by Arshdeep Kang (Communications & Operations Lead, Honours Bachelor of Design) and Diana Radenko (Graphic Design and Communications Coordinator, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Book and Media Studies) 

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We’re Hiring our 2026-27 Design Thinking Coordinator at the Innovation Hub! 

By Julia Allworth | March 23, 2026

We’re looking for a creative leader who is passionate about the U of T community to lead Design Thinking at the Innovation Hub. If you’re someone who is curious, an out-of-the-box thinker and have a wealth of experience on your resume, we’d love to know more about you! We’re excited to share the the full-time Design Thinking Coordinator role at the Innovation Hub. To learn more about this role and how to apply, take a look below. 

Written by Julia Allworth, Manager, Innovation Projects

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Peer-to-peer design thinking

Our research uses a peer-to-peer feedback model rooted in participatory design and ethical practice. Everything in the Innovation Hub is intentionally designed to ensure a positive experience for students — both those who work here and those who share their stories with us.

We’re committed to changemaking that reflects the needs of the diverse U of T community. 

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WHAT WE OFFER 

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Design Research

Our design research projects aim to improve students’ experiences on campus. Every project looks different but uses design thinking to generate insights that inspire action. 

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Storytelling

We showcase the diverse experiences of UofT students through storytelling. We bring stories to life through events, videography, photography, and other media formats. 

WORKING AT THE IHUB 

We are committed to providing experiential learning opportunities that allow students to gain hands-on experience by tackling real -world problems that impact them. 


Working at the Innovation Hub is an opportunity to join a cross-functional, cross-disciplinary team of passionate students and recent graduates. Our team members learn valuable skills that can be applied across various career contexts.  

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