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At the Innovation Hub, we’re committed to making an impact while embracing diverse perspectives. Student experiences are best understood by students. We’ve built trust with students, staff, alumni and community partners over the years through our commitment to participatory design and ethical and equity-centred design research practices.

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

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WHAT'S NEW AT IHUB

Working at the Innovation Hub Info Session – Fall-Winter 2026-27

By diana | July 22, 2026

Are you curious about what we do at the Innovation Hub? Are you interested in working with us during the Fall Winter 2026-27 Work Study term?   

On Monday August 10th, 2026, from 12pm-1pm, we’ll be hosting a special event in-person and via Zoom, sharing all about the Innovation Hub: who we are, what we do, and why we do it!  

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Innovation Hub 10-Year Anniversary Report (2016-2026) 

By Julia Allworth | July 15, 2026

The Innovation Hub is pleased to share its 10-Year Anniversary Report, which spans our work from 2016-2026. In this post, Innovation Hub Manager Julia shares some highlights from the past 10 years, the Innovation Hub’s biggest accomplishments so far, and how to get involved in the work.   

Written by Julia Allworth, Manager, Innovation Projects 

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Innovation Hub’s 10th Anniversary Celebration: A Retrospective

By Julia Allworth | July 10, 2026

In May, the Innovation Hub celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary by hosting a special event to commemorate all of our past projects, team members, and university partners who’ve supported our journey over the years. In this blog, the leadership team reflects on the event, from the months of planning to the anniversary celebration on May 11th, 2026. 

Written by the Innovation Hub Leadership Team 

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Peer-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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WHAT WE OFFER 

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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. 

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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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