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
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
WHAT'S NEW AT IHUB
Team Reflection: Using Visual Storytelling to Foster Empathy
The Communications Team reflects on their role as translators of student data and the impact of visual storytelling as a tool to foster empathy in data-driven work.
Written by the Communications Team
Read MoreRSVP to the Innovation Hub’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Since its inception in 2016, the Innovation Hub has improved the campus experience at U of T by designing with students rather than for students using design thinking. As we approach our 10th anniversary, we want to celebrate with our community.
Join us on Monday, May 11th, 2026, for a special celebration where we will reflect on our work over the last 10 years, celebrate the hundreds of students who have made it all happen, and look towards the future.
Read MoreWork-Study Opportunities for Summer 2026 at the Innovation Hub
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.
Read MorePeer-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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Projects
Completed
175+
Staff & Faculty
Stories Heard
1950+
Students’ Stories
Heard
WHAT WE OFFER
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.
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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