Improving the campus experience at the University of Toronto through student-led design
In this blog post, the Qualitative Data Archivist (QDA) Team reflects on how they experienced human moments in their work, despite not interacting directly with study participants. The team discusses how relating to their work kept them motivated, the importance of making participants feel safe to be vulnerable, and how being a part of the team has helped them develop skills needed for their future careers.
Written by the Qualitative Data Archivist Team
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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
Curiosity is a powerful tool for navigating how we interact with the world around us. In this blog, Manuela reflects on how she stays curious in her own life to broaden her own understanding of people and information, and the impact that acting with curiosity can have on ourselves, others, and the world.
Written by Manuela Mora Castillo, Blog Editor & Content Writer, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History Double Major, Latin American Studies Minor
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
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
February 20th is the World Day of Social Justice. In this blog post, Manuela, Breanna, and students at the Innovation Hub discuss what social justice means to them, its importance, and how to achieve it.
Written by Manuela Mora Castillo, Blog Editor & Content Writer, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History Double Major, Latin American Studies Minor and Breanna Lachmanen, Qualitative Data Archivist, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Criminology and Sociolegal Studies and Philosophy Double Major.