About Us
We are a part of UniCS, the Computer Science Society at the esteemed University of Manchester. Our mission is to foster unity among students through a diverse array of student-led events; our hackathons stand out as our flagship offerings, widely celebrated within our community. Especially with our latest success in October, GreatUniHack2023, we take pride in the memories we can create for students and the projects that our talented students can create for the world. We continue to plan and execute 1-2 major hackathons a year, here in the heart of Manchester.
2023
GreatUniHack
- 200 attendees
2022
GreatUniHack
- 168 attendees
2021
First Online GreatUniHack
- 117 attendees
First Online StudentHack
- 96 attendees
2020
GreatUniHack
- 218 attendees
StudentHack
- 117 attendees
2019
GreatUniHack
- 225 attendees
2018
GreatUniHack
- 260 attendees
2017
StudentHack
- 350 attendees
CS50 (Organised with Harvard University)
- 150 attendees
2016
GreatUniHack
- 200 attendees
StudentHack
- 260 attendees
2015
GreatUniHack
- 300 attendees
Local Hack Day
- 150 attendees
2014
GreatUniHack
- 80 attendees
StudentHack
- 260 attendees
2013
StudentHack (First Hackathon in Manchester)
- 50 attendees
Schedule
Our hackathons aren't just 24 hours of straight coding - there'll be many workshops, mini-games and events for everyone to have fun and learn!
Day 1 of hackathon.
Registration & Icebreaker
Register for the hackathon and learn more about your fellow contestants.
Opening Ceremony
Attend the opening ceremony to kick off the hackathon.
Hackathon Begins
Start hacking.
Lunch
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Workshops
2PM Origami, 3PM Lockpicking, 4PM CV review, 5PM Booking.com challenge
Dinner
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Evening Events
7PM Cup-stacking, 8:30PM Film-Screening, 11PM Ball pit minigame
Day 2 of hackathon.
Midnight Snack
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Minecraft Hunger Games
May the odds be ever in your favour.
Breakfast
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Scavenger Hunt
Wakey wakey it's scavenger hunt time.
Submission opens
Submit your projects before 12PM.
Judging & Paper Aeroplane Competition
π±πͺπ₯ and judging begins
Lunch
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Project Showcase
It's time to show off your cosmic projectsπ₯Άπ₯Ά.
Closing Ceremony
Winners announced and closing ceremony.
Day 1 of hackathon.
Day 2 of hackathon.
Registration & Icebreaker
Register for the hackathon and learn more about your fellow contestants.
Opening Ceremony
Attend the opening ceremony to kick off the hackathon.
Hackathon Begins
Start hacking.
Lunch
π±πͺπ₯
Workshops
2PM Origami, 3PM Lockpicking, 4PM CV review, 5PM Booking.com challenge
Dinner
π―π₯π₯€
Evening Events
7PM Cup-stacking, 8:30PM Film-Screening, 11PM Ball pit minigame