Built in 1992 and reopened in 2000, this building was initially designed to house management and social science programs, but now features our Institute of Management and Innovation, the departments of Management and Economics, as well as a few graduate programs.
The building was named after Ignat Kaneff, a self-made Bulgarian Canadian business mogul and UTM’s first multimillion-dollar donor. He wanted to provide more accessible opportunities for youth and ensure they had the chance to go university or college, as he did not have such access to education growing up.
Designed by architects Daniel Teramura and Carol Phillips, and built by PCL Constructors Canada, the Kaneff Centre (KN) is a hub for teaching, research, administration, and social activities. You’ll also find instructional spaces, the Office of the Registrar, the Finance Learning Centre, the ICUBE business accelerator, and the Blackwood Gallery, which presents curated exhibitions featuring the work of local, national, and international professional artists.
In the photo section, there is an image of KN 137, the largest lecture hall in this building! It is a great example of the kinds of classrooms you’ll encounter, especially during your first year when classes tend to be larger. Students are also offered tutorials of sizes ranging from 15 to 30 students. You are also always welcome to go to your professors’ or TA’s office hours if you prefer a more intimate learning environment.
The Innovation Complex, a four-storey addition to the Kaneff Centre opened in 2014, features case-study rooms, behavioral research labs and a bright rotunda for gathering and studying. It is designed to LEED Silver standards, and includes a green roof, stone wall cladding and vertical aluminum sun shading on the upper floors. Fully integrated with the two-story Kaneff Centre, it features a Second Cup and an underground pedestrian tunnel that connects to the William G. Davis Building.
Student tip - If you aren’t sure what to talk about, ask them about their research. Most professors and TAs want to share!
Fun fact - The Kaneff Centre was used in the filming of the Handmaid’s Tale (Waterford’s trial) and The Boys season 2! The KN rotunda is also a very popular spot for guest lectures, fairs, and other events involving on and off-campus resources.
Student Recruitment & Admissions and the Office of the Registrar
As a prospective student or applicant to the University of Toronto Mississauga, your main point of contact is the Student Recruitment & Admissions office. Our office is open year-round, and we can answer your questions and inquiries via phone, email or in person.
As a registered student at UTM, your point of contact shifts to the Office of the Registrar, which offers academic and financial advising. They have a similar function/service to your high school guidance office. You can book an appointment with an academic advisor to get advice on course enrolment or see a financial advisor for support on financial aid options (scholarship, student loans, etc.).
Next, we’re heading to the William G. Davis Building, where we’ll see our bookstore, gym facilities, more lecture halls, and food services.
Directions: Head down the stairs next to the Office of the Registrar in the Rotunda, and enter through the Davis tunnel, which is located straight ahead in between the lower-level elevators and washrooms. You can also take the elevator down to floor B and turn left. Head through the tunnel and proceed to the end of the hallway. The UTM Bookstore will be behind you, to your right. This part of the tour will be indoors.