UCL x SJTU International Clean Energy Hackathon

What's a cross-university hackathon?

We are collaborating with Shanghai Jiao Tong University on a cross-university, virtual clean energy hackathon. 

A hackathon is a form of challenge-based learning where teams work to solve problems through rapidly prototyping, refining and pitching solutions. We're putting on our own spin on this by posing a global problem, equity in the energy transition, and teaming up with our counterparts at SJTU to create an opportunity for cross-university, international problem solving.

What are the key details I need to know?

• The event will run across 19th-20th March. Each day will run 9:30am-2pm. We've factored in plenty of breaks and we'll be laying on a lunch so your brains are well fuelled.
• You'll be asked to develop solutions focussed on equity in the clean energy transition.
• You'll work in cross-university teams of 4-6 students to navigate the challenges facing different communities impacted by this transition.
• We will host our UCL cohort onsite in one room so you must be available within the UK on both dates to apply.
• We are hosting a compulsory virtual pre-hackathon mixer March 19th 9am-10am so make sure to save this date too.
• We're bringing in a series of charity and community partners to represent community perspectives.

Why should I take part?

Strengthen your skills:

• Researching and synthesising clean energy policies and challenges across UK and Chinese contexts
• Working with multi-perspective knowledge
• Creative problem solving for large-scale societal challenges
• Intercultural engagement and international collaboration
• Collaboration across pedagogical and cultural differences
• Challenge-based learning and practical approaches

Show you can make an impact:

• Demonstrate your interest and expertise in navigating challenges in the clean energy transition.
• Work with our non-profit partners to incorporate equity and community lenses into your solutions.
• Compete to win a team prize for the best solution, as judged by our expert panel.

Overview of the two days

How do I get involved?

 By signing up to this event you will be directed to our application form. 

Application criteria:

• Some understanding of climate change and the energy transition.
• Career aspirations or personal goals related to climate change or the energy transition.
• An interest in international and intercultural collaborations.
• Willingness to give things a go, learn in an interactive environment and collaborate as a team.

No experience in working across borders is necessary and the hackathon will be entirely conducted in English.

Applications will open on February 21st and close on March 8th 23:59. You will automatically be directed to the application webform when buying a ticket.

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