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28th March
10:00 to 16:00
30 You will earn 30 silver points for completing this activity.
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The Manchester Unhackathon: Be a catalyst for social and environmental change!

28th March 10:00 to 16:00
This one-day hackathon gives you a safe environment to share and develop your forward-thinking ideas for social and environmental change supported by entrepreneurs and academics.

Unlike traditional hackathons which focus on competitive ideation, the Manchester Unhackathon will develop a deeper appreciation of complex problems and the thinking needed to drive equitable change. 

The activity takes place from 10am til 4pm on Friday March 28th at SISTER in the Manchester Innovation District. Students will meet people from enterprises and organisations who introduce real world problems and undertake activities to explore related issues and develop a Call to Action. Places are limited so students must sign up to Express an Interest in attending by March 18th.

Associated Badges:

In A Nutshell...

  • Have ... your ideas valued in a non-competitive environment.
  • Experience ... and inclusive space for all backgrounds, discipline and skill levels.
  • Collaborate... with students from other disciplines and universities.
  • Explore ... future focused ideas and issues that are vital for a more sustainable society
  • Gain ... support from mentors and academics in an environment where you won’t be judged
  • Earn up to 30 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.

Schedule

  • place 10:00 to 16:00 on 28/03/25 - SISTER, The Manchester Innovation District
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    The Manchester Unhackathon is a collaborative, supportive and non-judgemental exploration of complex problems and leadership skills needed for social and environmental change.