In-person STACSHack returns! This year bearing the theme of Murder Mystery...
On Saturday 5th of March we will be holding our annual 24 hour hackathon, this time in Jack Cole.
Join us for 24 hours of programming, free food and merch, and not sleeping.
Some of our sponsors - all of whom include NCR, Bloomberg, Jane Street, and IMC - will be sending representatives to tell you about their companies, help out with projects and judging, and to bring merch.
Prizes
1st Place - 5x Sony WH-CH170N Wireless Headphones
The first prize team gets these Sony WH-CH710N Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones.
These come with noise cancelling and a 35 hour battery life.
Perfect for those noisy labs!
2nd Place - STACS™ Custom IoT hacking set.
Each of these sets includes the following
- Arduino style micro board
- Pack of electronic components including breadboard, wires, potentiometer etc.
- 37 in 1 sensor modules kit
Have a chat with Billy on our committee if you want some inspo for different project you can build with these kits (like his patented ring his flatmates doorbell website)
3rd Place - Google ChromeCast
Get a google chromecast! We all know what these are and how great they can be, I use mine when I want to put netflix from my laptop onto the TV without having to get up to find the remote!
Solo Prize - Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse
Prize for the best solo project. Win this Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse, with Bluetooth, a Unifying Mini-Receiver, 1000 DPI Any Surface Laser Tracking and 5-Buttons
NCR - Improve Banking/Retail/Hospitality
For the chance to win a £75 Amazon voucher per team member, create a website/app/platform/something aiming to solve a need in Banking, Retail or Hospitality! Examples include a new experience of shopping or an improved interaction with your bank.
HackathonsUK "Hackiest Hack"
Giant Enter Keys!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Rupert Carr
STACS President
Quinn Stevens
STACS Treasurer
Billy Rooke
STACS Secretary
Judging Criteria
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Theme Relevance
How relevant is your project to the hackathon theme (murder mystery) -
Idea Originality
How original idea is your project, has it been made before? -
Project Complexity
How ambitious was your project and what technical feats did you achieve? -
Project Execution
What did you set out to achieve, and to what extent did you achieve it? -
Presentation
How was your presentation and presenting skills!
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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