Hack the Burgh is a yearly hackathon hosted by University of Edinburgh students. It's open to all students, and is a great place to learn or practice programming, with a variety of challenges and talks from our sponsors.
We also offer travel reimbursements.
There'll be plenty of mentors ready to assist you with whatever problem you face.
Don't hestitate to ask for help, we don't bite!
Don't worry if you haven't got a team — you're not alone. We'll help you form a team at the event.
To participate, you need to agree to follow all of the rules listed. This is so we can create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Please get in touch for more information.
We'll be providing snacks and drinks throughout the weekend, but you need to bring your own device (and charger).
You'll probably want to bring a sleeping bag and some spare clothes. Unfortunately, we don't have showers.
This year's hackathon will take place in the Informatics Forum of the University of Edinburgh.
If you're travelling by train, Waverley Station is only a few minutes walk away.
If you are arriving from outside of Edinburgh, we may be able to reimburse your travel. Please note that reimbursements are not guaranteed.
Region | Amount |
Scotland (excl Edinburgh) | up to £20 |
Northern England & Midlands | up to £40 |
Southern England and EU | up to £50 |