For Black History Month, the Innovation Hub took February to reflect and attend events in the community. Eli and Paul reflect on the stories they heard after attending events on campus and acknowledge applying their learnings for the future.
Join Us at ‘Working at the Innovation Hub’ Summer 2023
Are you curious about what we do at the Innovation Hub? Are you thinking of applying to any of our upcoming roles for the Summer 2023 Work-Study term, or know of someone who might want to apply?
Project Insights: Cultivating Reciprocity at Chestnut Dining Hall
The Innovation Hub recently concluded its project, Cultivating Reciprocity at Chestnut Dining Hall, a partnership with Food Services. The Design Researcher Team reflects on the value of co-creation in designing the future of dining at Chestnut.
What’s Your Why: Empathy to Amplify Voices
In Reese’s What’s Your Why, she explores her journey as a Design Researcher and the many important skills and techniques she has gained, reflecting on how the role emphasizes the effectiveness and importance of human-centric design.
Written by Reese Halfyard, Design Researcher, Bachelor of Information
We’re Hiring Our Design Research Team Leads and Qualitative Data Archivist Team Lead
Are you interested in design thinking, qualitative research, leadership, and project management? Are you wishing to create change and improve the campus student experience at U of T? The Innovation Hub is hiring Team Leads to support the growth and development of many campus initiatives and you can play an integral role in them! We are seeking innovative, insightful, determined leaders to join our wonderful team!
Take a Paws – Therapy Dog Event Reflection
Written by Innovation Hub Community Animators and Design Researchers Alan, Anunita, Jenny, Rayna, Ramzy, and Delphine.
Relieving stress and community bonding are important parts of maintaining healthy mental and physical wellbeing. In December, the Innovation Hub held an event featuring Sunshine Therapy Dogs. Students bonded with canine friends Milo, Tasman, and Flurry as they prepared for final exams.
Project Insights: Digital Scholarship at Robarts Library
Written by Spencer Ki, Design Research Team Lead, Honours Bachelor of Science, Physics and Statistical Sciences
The Innovation Hub recently concluded its Innovation in Digital Scholarship on the Robarts Library Fifth Floor project. Spencer Ki, Design Research Team Lead, reflects on the power different perspectives can have when untangling a wicked problem.
We’re Hiring the Research Coordinator and Digital Communications Coordinator 2023-24
Are you interested in communication, collaboration, leadership, and project management? Are you wishing to create change and improve the campus student experience at U of T? The Innovation Hub is hiring Research Coordinator and Digital Communications Coordinator. We are seeking innovative, insightful, determined leader to join our team!
Sidney Smith Hall Development: Focused Sessions
We want to hear from you!
Early plans are underway to redevelop Sidney Smith Hall as an iconic building that integrates accessibility, sustainability, and inclusivity. In partnership with the Faculty of Arts & Science, the Innovation Hub is looking for feedback to inform the redevelopment.
Supporting Our Mental Health: A Co-Creation Event
We want to hear from you!
In partnership with Health & Wellness, the Innovation Hub wants to hear about how you take care of your mental health. . Join fellow students to generate ideas about programs and services to support mental health.