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About Us

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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.

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2023

GreatUniHack

- 200 attendees

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2022

GreatUniHack

- 168 attendees

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2021

First Online GreatUniHack

- 117 attendees

First Online StudentHack

- 96 attendees

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2020

GreatUniHack

- 218 attendees

StudentHack

- 117 attendees

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2019

GreatUniHack

- 225 attendees

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2018

GreatUniHack

- 260 attendees

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2017

StudentHack

- 350 attendees

CS50 (Organised with Harvard University)

- 150 attendees

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2016

GreatUniHack

- 200 attendees

StudentHack

- 260 attendees

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2015

GreatUniHack

- 300 attendees

Local Hack Day

- 150 attendees

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2014

GreatUniHack

- 80 attendees

StudentHack

- 260 attendees

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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.

Day 2 of hackathon.

  1. Registration & Icebreaker

    Register for the hackathon and learn more about your fellow contestants.

  2. Opening Ceremony

    Attend the opening ceremony to kick off the hackathon.

  3. Hackathon Begins

    Start hacking.

  4. Lunch

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  5. Workshops

    2PM Origami, 3PM Lockpicking, 4PM CV review, 5PM Booking.com challenge

  6. Dinner

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  7. Evening Events

    7PM Cup-stacking, 8:30PM Film-Screening, 11PM Ball pit minigame

Sponsors and Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I take part in the hackathon?

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2. How do I take part in the hackathon?

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3. When and where will the hackathon take place?

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4. What do I actually do?

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5. How are teams formed, and can I participate as an individual?

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6. What are the prizes and awards for winners?

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7. What resources or tools can I use during the hackathon?

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8. Won't I get hungry?!

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9. Is accommodation / travel reimbursements provided?

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10. What happens if I need to drop out of the hackathon after registering?

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11. Are there any opportunities for networking or mentorship during the hackathon?

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Our Crew