I am a postgraduate student, can I participate?

Yes you can! The hackathon is open to students of all levels of study from universities across Edinburgh.

I don't study at a university in Edinburgh, can I still participate?

Unfortunately, we are only opening the hackathon to students studying at universities in Edinburgh.

I identify with being a gender minority, can I participate?

Yes you can! Edinburgh Hoppers caters to hosting events for gender minorities.

I don't have a team, can I join?

Yes! We will be forming teams on-site prior to the opening ceremony. You can also submit an individual project if required.

I don't study informatics, can I join?

Yes, you can. This hackathon is opened to students from any degree programme.

I don't program, will I still be able to do the workshop?

Yes! Our workshops and challenges are beginner-friendly.

I want to participate alone, is that possible?

Though we highly recommend taking part in a team, participating alone is allowed.

What software tools will be provided?

We will send a list of instructions, rules and software tools at your disposable before the hackathon, so don't worry about the logistics!

Will there be mentors present to help struggling teams during the hackathon?

Yes! Mentors will be present throughout the event for any help or guidance.

Is there anything that I need to prepare for?

Nothing specific needs to be done before the hackathon, but if you would like to get a headstart you can attend some of our workshops!

Will there be prizes?

You bet!

Where can I register as a participant or a volunteer?

You can register as a participant here. You can register as a mentor here.

Couldn't find an answer to your questions? Please contact us on edinburghhoppers@gmail.com to find out more!

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