Improving the campus experience at the University of Toronto through student-led design
The Community Engagement team at the Innovation Hub developed community-building initiatives to engage the team through unique social and professional activities. In this blog post, the team reflects on the impact of community-building in the workplace and beyond, and some surprising benefits they didn’t see coming.
Written by the Community Engagement Team
Are you curious about what we do at the Innovation Hub? Are you interested in working with us during the Fall-Winter 2025-26 Work Study term?
On August 7, 2025 from 12pm-1pm, we’ll be hosting a special event via Zoom, sharing all about the Innovation Hub: who we are, what we do, and why we do it!
During Disability Pride Month, Ruth shares her lived experience as a neurodiverse person working at the iHub. Ruth discusses how her experiences have shaped her understanding of accessibility and how the changes disability brings in both work and school environments are assets.
Written by Ruth Rodrigues, Research Lead, Master of Education, Social Justice Education
Over the past year, the Innovation Hub partnered with Health & Wellness (H&W) to gain a deeper understanding of reception experiences. In this blog, the design research team reflects on the work and their own healthcare experiences, while thinking about the important role of reception services.
Written by the Design Research Team for the Reception Experiences at Health & Wellness project