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Global Ideas Institute

A place for secondary school students to work with U of T student mentors, faculty & experts to develop innovative solutions to complex world issues

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Welcome to the Global Ideas Institute

At GII, secondary school students work in teams with U of T student mentors, faculty and expert practitioners to tackle a real-world problem without a current solution and build the tools, knowledge, and guidance to develop innovative solutions to complex world issues.

Join the Global Ideas Institute

The 2022-23 Challenge

Your journey through GII

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MEET THE TEAM

GII participants are supported by faculty advisors, student mentors, the program team and GII alum to get the most out of their experience