Thank you for joining us for the seventh iteration of DurHack, Durham University Computing Society’s annual flagship hackathon.

Students of all experience levels came together in teams of up to five, helping and learning from each other in order to create their own project.

19th – 20th November 2022

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DurHack is all about learning something new

A top down view of 5 students around a table with their laptops

The premise: work together in your team to create something awesome in just 24 hours.

Optional team-formation activity
Mini-events throughout the weekend
Hackathon swag and food included

Four people in front of a whiteboard, writing and designing a progream.

DurHack welcomes students of all experience levels, from all degrees and any university.

Mentors on-hand to help with your project
Workshops to learn new skills
Sponsor-led challenges to shoot for

FAQs

Should I attend DurHack?
If you've thought at all about attending DurHack, yes! DurHack is welcoming to people of all abilities, all that's important is a willingness to get stuck in with your team. DurHack is designed to have an inclusive and encouraging environment, so don't be afraid to ask anyone for help at the event!
DurHack is completely free to attend, and could not run without the generosity of our sponsors. We provide the space, WiFi, meals, snacks, and free swag.
Will I be able to get my travel costs reimbursed?
We are currently unlikely to be able to offer any travel reimbursements.
Do I need to be able to code to attend DurHack?
The most important thing when attending a hackathon is your enthusiasm for technology. DurHack is passionate about being very welcoming and beginner-friendly, and you'll learn loads at the event!
If you want to learn to code but don't know where to start, you should definitely read this blogpost .
We'll also be running several lead-up workshops with CompSoc to prepare people for DurHack.
What can I eat?
We'll provide you with meals, snacks and drinks throughout the weekend, leaving you to concentrate on your projects. If you have special dietary requirements, please let us know when you register.
What should I bring?
All attendees will need to show valid student ID (other photo ID is acceptable for graduates) at registration. You'll also need a laptop and a charger, and you might want to bring toiletries.
What if I don't have a team?
Don't worry! Part of the fun of a hackathon is meeting new people. We'll have a team-forming event before hacking begins for those who want to meet and form new teams.
How large can my team be?
There's absolutely no obligation for you to come to DurHack with a pre-made team. Many attendees won't, and we'll run team-forming exercises at the start to make sure everyone is part of an awesome team
However, if you are already looking for teammates, we'd recommend teams to have roughly 4 people in them, but a maximum of 5 people is allowed per team. Remember that, of course, each member of your team needs to have their own DurHack ticket.
Can I take a break overnight?
You'll have 24 hours to create your project. It's important to take regular breaks, and that's why we'll be providing a relaxation room for attendees to have a rest if they want. Part of the fun of the hackathon is coding through the night!
What can I build and who owns the IP?
Web apps, mobile apps, hardware, anything! Projects will be judged based on their creativity, technical accomplishments, polish and usefulness by our judges.
The IP of your work remains with you, the attendees.
Do you have a code of conduct?
Everybody at DurHack will be expected to abide by the MLH Code of Conduct .
TL;DR: be respectful to each other.
What if I have other questions?
If you're still not sure about something, drop us a line at hello@durhack.com and we'll be very happy to help!

Check out 2022's projects See photos from 2022

Join us in the Mathematics and Computer Science building at Durham University.

Map showing the location of the MCS building in Durham.

Meet the team

hello@durhack.com