Improving the campus experience at the University of Toronto through student-led design
September 30th is National Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as Orange Shirt Day, which honours the survivors and provides an opportunity to reflect on the profound impacts of Canada’s Residential School System on Indigenous communities. Innovation Hub Blog Editor & Content & Digital Content Writer Ajeetha, and Research Coordinator Amelia reflect on the importance of this day and their learnings from the Innovation Hub’s Orange Shirt Day event.
Life as a U of T student is an exciting journey filled with endless opportunities to explore diverse study, work, and rest spaces across the campus. In the third and last of a three-part series, Maribeth chats with iHub member, Amellia Di Meo, about her favourite UTSG campus locations as an alumni, and her recommendations for commuter students.
Written by Maribeth Manalaysay Tabanera, Blog Writer and Content Writer, Master of Education in Social Justice Education
Life as a U of T student is an exciting journey filled with endless opportunities to explore diverse study, work, and rest spaces across the campus. In the second of a three-part series, Maribeth chats with iHub member, Meera Lafir, about her favourite UTSG campus locations as a student-parent.
Written by Maribeth Manalaysay Tabanera, Blog Writer and Content Writer, Master of Education in Social Justice Education
The International Students: First 48 Hours documentary chronicles selected international students departing their countries of origin to the days after they arrive in Toronto. Surprises, anxiety, joy, tips and funny revelations all describe the incredible trajectory of learners who have left their home. This film resulted from a partnership between the Innovation Hub and the Centre for International Experience. Members of the University of Toronto community are invited to join us for the premiere screenings of the documentary short, which is intended to share what it means to be new to a university, a culture and a country. Some of the students from the documentary will be participating in a moderated panel after each screening and will discuss some of their post-production thoughts as they now look back at their initial experiences.
Written by Julia Allworth, Manager, Innovation Projects
Students with disabilities: we want to hear from you! In partnership with Accessibility Services, the Innovation Hub is hosting student-led feedback sessions to inform design decisions to better support engagement and belonging for students with disabilities at U of T. Share your stories, perspectives, and experiences. The aim is to create a barrier-free environment where you can speak openly about lived experiences.
Have you interacted with Health & Wellness? The Innovation Hub is interested in hearing about your experiences. Share your perspective to help design future reception experiences at Health & Wellness.