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
Screening the International Students: Global Changemakers Documentary Short: The Team’s Perspective
This year, the Innovation Hub’s continued partnership with the Centre for International Experience (CIE) has connected our team with a new cohort of documentary participants and team members for the International Students: Global Changemakers project. In this blog, the Audiovisual Storytelling team reflects on their experience at the documentary’s first screening this past spring, and what they learned from seeing changemakers in action.
Written by the Audiovisual Storytelling Team
Read MoreWork-Study Opportunities for Fall-Winter 2026-27 at the Innovation Hub
We’re incredibly excited to kick-start the Fall Winter 2026-27 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, August 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
To learn more about the roles we offer and the work we do, read our job descriptions below.
Read MoreScreening the Neurodivergent at University Documentary Short: The Team’s Perspective
Audiovisual storytelling can be a powerful tool in building community. In this blog, the Audiovisual Storytelling team reflects on the discussions shared with participants at the initial screening of the Neurodivergent at University documentary short. This documentary features stories of the lives of five neurodivergent students who attend the University of Toronto.
Written by the Audiovisual Storytelling Team
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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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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