The Hackathon Series is designed to tackle pressing challenges facing Arqus institutions, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Engaging with these challenges is vital for the Alliance network’s growth and impact. The activity is in cooperation with the Field of Excellence COLIBRI.
PROCESS
We will run two hackathons:
- Hackathon 1: October 2024 (registration already closed).
- Hackathon 2: November 2024 (registration is still possible).
Each Hackathon will provide a set of challenges. The challenges will be defined in collaboration with the representatives of the different participating universities. Participants will get a chance to view the challenges, propose refinements or propose their challenges. Participants will choose their favorite challenge to be working with. The following challenges are proposed for the hackathons and feedback is welcomed for adaptations and additional suggestions:
- Challenge 1: Basic AI Literacy for Faculty
- Challenge 2: Developing Basic Online Collaboration Skills
- Challenge 3: Adapting to Digital Transformation and E-learning
- Challenge 4: Eco-Friendly Campus Practices
- Challenge 5: Improving Student Mental Health and Well-being
- Challenge 6: Ensuring Accessibility and Inclusivity
- Challenge 7: Digital Tools for Administrative Efficiency
- Challenge 8: Addressing Sustainable Development and Environmental Impact
- Challenge 9: Sustainability in Curriculum
- Challenge 10: Enhancing Societal Engagement and Relevance
Each hackathon spans over four weeks, structured as follows:
Week 1: Kick-off Event
- A one-hour synchronous online event (video recorded for later viewing)
- Introduction to the event, challenge selection and team formation
Weeks 2-3: Hackathon
- Teams work in a virtual environment on their chosen challenge
- Preparation of presentations showcasing their innovative ideas
Week 4: Closing & Awards
- A one-hour synchronous online event (video recorded for later viewing)
- Final solution presentations, evaluation and decision by a jury
The hackathon will be supported through Moodle as a platform to house all information and resources for participants and a virtual world that will be used for the actual time spent on working on the hackathon challenge.
REGISTRATION
Please register by sending an email to andrea.holzer(at)uni-graz.at. More information can be found here: Hackathon information sheet
All participants will receive a certificate at the end of the hackathon, detailing:
- Workload and topic of hackathon activity
- Challenge topic chosen by participants, highlighting innovation, collaboration, and creativity aspects.
- The certificate will be signed and dated
Certificates may be eligible at local University for students’ cross crediting (i.e., electives), for the pedagogical training of academic staff, or for general staff training. Please check with your local University.