{"id":16516,"date":"2024-06-13T16:46:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T20:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/?page_id=16516"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:24:11","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

The Innovation Hub is a Student-Driven Design Thinking Collective.<\/h1>\n

We design with<\/em> and for<\/em> students to improve campus life at U of T.<\/p>\n\t

CHANGEMAKING ON CAMPUS<\/h2>\n\t

At the Innovation Hub, we’re committed to making an impact while embracing diverse perspectives. To ensure that the changes we propose reflect the multi-faceted needs of the U of T community, we work with many different campus partners, interview widely and hire students from all disciplines. So far, our impact on campus has included:<\/p>\n\t

85<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

Design thinking projects completed<\/p>\n\t

1900+<\/p>\n\t

Students’ stories heard<\/p>\n\t

150+<\/p>\n\t

Staff & faculty stories heard<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"A\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

ROBARTS 4TH FLOOR READING ROOM<\/a><\/h3>\n\t

We worked in collaboration with U of T Libraries to understand student experiences to help revitalize Robarts 4th Floor Reading Room.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Collage\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: FIRST 48 HOURS IN CANADA<\/a><\/h3>\n\t

We produced a documentary following 8 incoming international student journeys with a focus on their first 48 hours in Canada.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Screengrab\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

SUPPORTING STUDENT PARENTS MINI-SITE LAUNCH<\/a><\/h3>\n\t

We created\u00a0a ‘mini-site’ of resources embedded with the Family Care Office website, that focuses\u00a0on helping members of the university community\u00a0(faculty, staff, and student leaders)\u00a0to\u00a0become more family-friendly in their day-to-day practices.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\t\tWHAT’S ON AT THE INNOVATION HUB\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Our design thinking research aims to ignite meaningful change at U of T. Learn more about what we’re working on and check out past projects.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOUR WORK\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"Student\n

\n\t\tWORK WITH US\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tPartner With Us\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

Do you have\u00a0a problem that could benefit from a design thinking approach? Talk to us about it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOUR SERVICES\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tJoin Our Team\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

Discover our work and volunteer opportunities. Gain new perspectives, build empathy, and foster dialogue!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCAREERS\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tKEEP UP WITH US\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Discover insights on student experiences, delve into design thinking, and stay updated on opportunities. Join our conversation!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD OUR BLOG\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCONTACT US\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\nAt the Innovation Hub, we\u2019re committed to making an impact while embracing diverse perspectives. Student experiences are best understood by students. We\u2019ve 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.\n<\/div>\n
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