What Design Thinking Taught Me in Four Years 

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Design thinking can become so much more than just research practice. It can evolve into a powerful problem-solving approach within a profession, and finally, a mindset. In this blog, our outgoing Research Lead, Lidiia, shares her learnings from the last four years as an employee at the Innovation Hub. 

Written by Lidiia Tulenkova, Research Lead, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Sociocultural Anthropology, Material Culture & Art History 

Embracing the Discomfort in Learning 

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Pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones can go hand in hand with uncomfortable feelings. In this blog, Katrina reflects on her journey of learning throughout her four years at U of T and her time at the Innovation Hub.  

Written by Katrina Sze Ching Soong, Qualitative Data Archivist Team Lead, Honours Bachelor of Arts, English and Philosophy Double Major, History Minor 

Work-Study Opportunities for Summer 2025 at the Innovation Hub 

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We’re incredibly excited to kick-start the Summer 2025 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 13th, 2025 at 11:59 PM. To learn more about the roles we offer and the work we do, read our job descriptions below. 

Working at the Innovation Hub Info Session – Summer 2025 

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Are you curious about what we do at the Innovation Hub? Are you interested in working during the Summer 2025 Work Study term?  

On April 2, 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!    

Celebrating Culture through Art: Black History Month at the AGO 

This February, the Innovation Hub team attended an AGO Black History Month exhibit centered around Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century. In this blog, Azam, Hayley, and the iHub team share reflections on the event and takeaways for the future. 

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Written by Azam Mirza, Audiovisual Storytelling Assistant, Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Philosophy & Applied Statistics, and Hayley Park, Senior Project Assistant & Communications Lead, Honours Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Culture, Information & Technology 

Join our Leadership Team: Communications & Operations Lead at the Innovation Hub 

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We’re hiring our next Communications & Operations Lead for 2025-26! Are you the creative leader we’re looking for? In this blog, past Communications & Operations Leads share their experiences in the role, how we create impact at U of T, and how you can submit your application. 

Written by Julia Allworth, Manager, Innovation Projects

What Design Thinkers and Musicians Have in Common – It’s More than You’d Think! 

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Design thinking isn’t just a process for solving problems, it’s also a mindset for creating. In this blog, Hayley discusses the unlikely connection between design thinking and music, drawing on the power of an iterative mindset coupled with a curious ear. 

Written by Hayley Park, Senior Project Assistant & Communications Lead, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Culture, Information & Technology 

The Power of Paper: Brainstorming & Collaborating with Sticky Notes

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Sticky notes are powerfully simple tools that help us ideate, iterate, and imagine. In this blog, Hayley discusses her experiences using sticky notes to facilitate brainstorming and collaboration at the Innovation Hub. 

Written by Hayley Park, Senior Project Assistant & Communications Lead, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Culture, Information & Technology 


Looking for a Full-Time Job After Graduation? The Innovation Hub is Hiring Leaders for 2025-26

Are you someone who has a passion for community, storytelling, and improving the student experience? Are you a creative, curious, and out-of-the-box thinker? Do you already have a wealth of experience on your resume? We’re excited to share our postings for roles at the Innovation Hub: Communications & Operations LeadProject Assistant, and Research Coordinator. To learn more about these roles and how to apply, take a look below.