A One-Day Hackaton Event (for a sustainable future) – May 25, 2022

Would you like to attack a real-world challenge with your scientific knowledge?

Do you want to see if “Innovation” is something that you as a physicist/astronomer can also do?

At this Hackathon event, sponsored by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, you will spend an intense day putting your skills to work in cooperation with other researchers and students from the Natural and Technical Sciences at Aarhus University. Together with the other participants you will work with ideas and solutions for a sustainable future.

The focus of the Hackathon is Circular Economy – you will use your competences to discover and develop ideas and solutions for products that can be shared, reused, repaired, or recycled to minimize the environmental impact on our planet.

What will I get out of it?

The Hackathon will supplement your “Scientific Method” with a “Discovery and Design Process” tool, which can be applied in your more basic university research. You will be given the opportunity to pitch your ideas to experienced innovators from local startups and hear their input on how your ideas could be tested in the real world.

What should I bring?

We will provide everything you need for the Hackathon – just bring yourself and your skills/stamina.

Information

When: May 25th 2022 at 8.00 to 20.00

Where: The Kitchen, Innovation Hub, Universitetsbyen 14, 8000 Aarhus

Who: All students and researchers from Natural and Technical Sciences

Program May 25, 2022

8.00: Arrival and registration, The Kitchen

8.30: Welcome, kick-off and Icebreaker

9.15: Inspiration and group discussions

10.15: Ideation and group formation

10.45: Go!

12.00: Working Lunch

12.30: Continue working on your ideas

16.30: Pitching

18.00: Dinner and award ceremony

20.00: Optional – Drinks @ Studenterbaren