Hackathon at UoW Cyber Lab

The University of Worcester will be hosting a Hackathon as part of TechFest, bringing together students, early-career professionals, and experienced practitioners to collaborate on real-world challenges in an intensive, hands-on environment.

This page is a pre-registration Expression of Interest for individuals and teams who would like to take part.

About the Hackathon

The Hackathon will:

• Be delivered in a structured, facilitated format

• Support collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving

• Be accessible to beginners while still offering depth for experienced participants

• Encourage learning, experimentation, and teamwork

Participants may register as an individual or as part of a team, with support available to form teams where required.

Two Participation Streams

To ensure a high-quality experience for all participants, the Hackathon will run two streams:

Beginner Stream

Designed for those who are new to hackathons or innovation challenges.

This stream will focus on:

• Understanding how hackathons work

• Building confidence in problem-solving and teamwork

• Guided support throughout the session

• Developing practical skills in a supportive environment

No prior hackathon experience is required.

Experienced Stream

Designed for participants with previous hackathon, technical, or innovation experience.

This stream will focus on:

• More complex challenges

• Faster-paced solution development

• Peer-to-peer collaboration

• Applying specialist skills to real-world problems

Participants selecting this stream should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively at pace.

Who Can Pre-Register?

Pre-registration is open to:

• University students (all disciplines)

• Recent graduates and early-career professionals

• Technologists, developers, engineers, and designers

• Innovators, problem-solvers, and creative thinkers

You may:

• Pre-register as an individual

• Pre-register as part of an existing team

• Indicate your preferred participation stream

Why Pre-Register?

By submitting a pre-registration EoI, you will:

• Secure early access to Hackathon registration

• Receive priority communication and updates

• Confirm your interest ahead of final logistics

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Pre-registration does not commit you to attend, but places may be limited when full registration opens.

What Happens Next?

Once pre-registration closes:

• Participants will be contacted with full event details

• Formal registration will be issued

• Stream allocation will be confirmed