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Events and hackathons

Hack with a purpose

Data4Good runs data hackathons for charity. Teams spend a short, focused burst on a real problem, and the best ideas go on to help the organisation behind the brief. Three events are coming: The North-East Varsity Hackathon, The 1st Annual Oxbridge Hackathon and The Great Energy Industry Hackathon. Details to be announced.

Upcoming

Coming soon

Dates and venues are being finalised. Leave your email on any event and you’ll be the first to know.

  1. The North-East Varsity Hackathon

    Student teams from universities across the North East go head to head on a real charity data brief.

    When
    To be announced
    Where
    North East England
    Status
    Details coming soon

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  2. The 1st Annual Oxbridge Hackathon

    Oxford and Cambridge students meet over one weekend of data work for good, with the first edition of what we plan to make an annual tradition.

    When
    To be announced
    Where
    Oxford & Cambridge
    Status
    Details coming soon

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  3. The Great Energy Industry Hackathon

    Data professionals from across the energy sector put their skills to work on challenges set by charities.

    When
    To be announced
    Where
    United Kingdom
    Status
    Details coming soon

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What to expect

More than a weekend of code

  • A real charity brief

    No made-up datasets. You work on a genuine question from a UK charity, with data prepared and protected for the event.

  • Mixed teams

    Students, graduates and professionals work side by side, so you learn from people with different skills and experience.

  • Mentors on hand

    Data professionals and supervisors are there to help you get unstuck, sharpen your approach and tell a clear story.

  • Prizes and recognition

    Teams present to judges and the charity. Strong work earns recognition, certificates and a place to show it to employers and partners.

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