TICKETS
Tickets are now available :D
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ABOUT
HackNotts is an annual hackathon held by HackSoc at the University of Nottingham. It's a two-day overnight hackathon for all skill levels taking place on October 25th and 26th 2025.
This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded people and discuss new ideas and projects. Teams are not mandatory and there will be loads of opportunity to find one, including a team building activity on the day and a #find-a-team Discord channel. Aside from developing, workshops and stunning (free!) food, there will also be games and other events to keep you entertained. Check out the Activities page for a list of acitivites! There's something for everyone.
There will be numerous workshops during the event with a variety of topics, from hardware to software and life skills. Our sponsors will also be holding workshops! Check them out in the Sponsors section. All meals and drinks will be provided for free including lunch on both days, dinner on the 25th and breakfast on the 26th. Feel free to bring anything else as well to keep going, just be thoughtful of any possible allergens that people could have (e.g. nuts).
HackNotts is held at the University of Nottingham and will take place in the Computer Science building on Jubilee Campus. More information about direction and travel can be found on the Discord server.
There aren't any rules as to what you can and cannot make - within reason. The only requirement is that it must be done in a 24 hour period. Old code or libraries can be reused but the bulk of the project must be done during the Hackathon.
If you choose something hardware related, please remember that we cannot allow soldering due to lack of ventilation, however you can always use breadboards. We might be able to provide generic components, so let us know if you plan to do something hardware based when ordering your ticket (or afterwards on the discord server) and we will try to accomodate.
Also, it's important to remember that even if you are a beginner, that's okay! Hackathons are a great learning experience and we have some categories specifically for beginners. You can learn about new APIs, coding practices along with a multitude of other skills for your CV or future career.
There have been some very cool projects made in the past and we're certain this year won't be any different! For some inspiration, feel free to check out last year's Devpost! We hope to see you there :)
HackNotts also offers many other opportunities if you are not a coder but still want to be involved. One way is to contribute to a team in a non-coding way! Some examples could be doing art for a project, managing it or pitching in ideas. All contribution counts!
HackNotts also looks for volunteers. With such a big event, the volunteers are the core of running the event. It involves running the Hackathon alongside the organisers, chaperoning people around the building and generally lending a hand. You'll still get all the free food and drinks alongside the hackers!
Please also be aware that as a volunteer you won't be able to submit a project for judging. If you have any questions about volunteering, please email us. Volunteering is a great opportunity to build many skills such as leadership, mentoring and communication.
You can find the volunteer application form here!
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 25th
- 10:00 - Doors Open
- 11:20 - Opening Ceremony
- 12:00 Hacking Begins
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 14:00-18:00 - Workshops & Activities
- 18:30 - Dinner
- 21:00 - Rest area opens
SUNDAY 26th
- 00:00 - Midnight Doughnuts
- 08:00 - Breakfast
- 12:00 - Hacking Ends
- 12:15 - Lunch
- 13:30 - Judging Begins
- 15:00 - Closing Ceremony
- 16:00 - End of HackNotts
MEET THE TEAM
These are the organisers who make HackNotts happen!
LANA VALENTINE
Lead Organiser
ADRIAN VECINA TERCERO
Experience Officer
WILL WRIGHT
Experience Officer
SAMMY SAHNINE
Experience Officer
OLI SHARP
Finance Officer
MAYUKHI PANDA
Finance & Logistics Officer
MAX CARMONA
Logistics Officer
ACTIVITIES
Take a look at some of the activities on offer during the hackathon!
Select an activity!
SPONSORS
Capital One Financial Corporation is a major American bank holding company founded in 1994 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia. It specializes in various financial services, including credit cards, auto loans, and banking products. As one of the largest credit card issuers in the United States, Capital One is recognized for its innovative approach to digital banking and commitment to customer service. The company offers a diverse range of credit card options, personal and business banking services, and financing solutions for vehicles, positioning itself as a significant player in the financial services sector.
Frasers Group provides consumers with access to the world's best Sports, Premium and Luxury brands with a vision to build the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem. As a leader in the industry, Frasers Group is committed to rethinking retail by driving digital innovation and providing unique store experiences to its consumers globally.
HackNotts is facilitated and sponsored by Nottingham's School of Computer Science who have gone above and beyond to make sure that HackNotts is as fun and rewarding for our hackers as always! The school specialise in Functional Programming, Optimisation, Robotics, and AI - we will have a few members of teaching staff at the event helping us judge prizes from different research areas. If you're at all interested in studying one of the many masters specialities at Nottingham, when you come to HackNotts, you'll get a taste of what the facilities and student life is like here. If this is you - we would LOVE to talk to you more at HackNotts :)
SUPPORTED BY
Hackathons UK are a charity who support student Hackathons across the country! Their role is to help us make sure you have the best time possible at HackNotts. We will be joined by two of their lovely representitives at HackNotts who will be their to support our organisers and hackers. You can learn more about HUK in our opening ceremony, where they will tell you everything you need to know! We will be following the Hackathons UK code of conduct, which can be found here
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about HackNotts.
Yes! We have a Discord server where you can find a team and discuss the event. You can access the server by booking a ticket.
Anyone who is over 18 and currently a university student or has graduated in the past year is welcome to attend, regardless of skill level or degree course.
As well as creating your project, you can take part in a workshop and join in on some of our activites, including Karaoke, Chess, Cup Stacking, and more!
Absolutely! We will be providing all attendees with a dinner on Saturday, as well as a breakfast and lunch on Sunday. We will provide some snacks, but you are more than welcome to bring your own packaged food.
When you've finished your project submit it to Devpost and enter into as many categories that suit your project. A winner is selected for each prize category, either by ourselves or for our sponsored prizes, our sponsors. Each team will demonstrate their project after hacking ends to the judges. If you've never even heard of Devpost before, we will cover this during the hackathon and how to submit your project using the site.
We limit our team sizes to a maximum of 4. If you don't have a team then don't panic, you can still participate on your own. If you want to find a team however, then closer to the time we will be opening our Discord server with a #find-a-team channel where you can discuss preliminary ideas along with finding possible team mates.
HackNotts takes place on the University of Nottingham's Jubilee Campus. We advise you get public transport as there is limited parking. Jubilee Campus is well connected to Nottingham's city centre via bus and tram, there will be more information on the discord server.
You can start working on your project at 12PM on Saturday, when hacking begins. You will have 24 hours, with hacking ending at 12PM on Sunday. You are welcome to discuss project ideas with your team beforehand, but we ask that you do not develop anything until the 24 hour period begins.
You can find the volunteer application form here!
Have a read through the home and about page just in case it has been mentioned there, if not then feel free to email us or get in touch on Discord when the server is live! Invitations to the server will be emailed to you with your ticket confirmation.