Welcome to CSESoc's Flagship Hackathon 2025!

Come in person to the opening ceremony at Ainsworth G03 at UNSW! The theme and problem statement will be released on Friday, July 11th, 5:30PM! The theme is Education!

PROBLEM STATEMENT

In a world where knowledge is more available than ever, the way we learn and teach is still catching up. Traditional classrooms are evolving with the growth of AI, but there are barriers that technology alone can’t solve.  

What if we could rethink learning from the ground up? What does education look like when it actually sparks curiosity and supports personal growth? Whether it’s helping students understand difficult concepts, connecting teachers with better tools, or creating new spaces for collaboration, the opportunity to transform education is in your hands.

 

Your Task: Develop a technical (or non-technical) solution to that reimagines how people learn, teach, or collaborate.

Example Projects

  • Spaced-Repetition App: Uses proven memory techniques to boost vocabulary and math skills

  • Offline Content Packager: Bundles videos, slides and quizzes into a single downloadable module that works without internet access.

  • Interactive Video Lecture: Platform Lets instructors sprinkle in pop-up questions, polls or code challenges at specific timestamps and tracks completion.

Requirements

What to Build

Any software project that addresses the problem statement! There is no restriction on what form your software project should be like and what technologies are used to build it. See the rules for a more detailed breakdown. 

Project submissions for all groups will be due on the 13th of July at 12:00 PM.

What to Submit

Your code on a public repository, screenshots of your project and a brief description of what it does. 

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Prizes

$1,225 in prizes
First Place - Code Stream
$300 in cash
1 winner

Second Place - Code Stream
$225 in cash
1 winner

Third Place - Code Stream
$150 in cash
1 winner

First Place - Non-Code Stream
$150 in cash
1 winner

Second Place - Non-Code Stream
$50 in cash
1 winner

People's Choice
$150 in cash
1 winner

Majority Non-Male Team
$50 in cash
1 winner

First Years Prize
$50 in cash
1 winner

Raffle
$50 in cash
2 winners

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

CSESoc

CSESoc

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation and Creativity
    Is the idea novel and unique? Has it been done before? Does the solution approach the problem in an innovative way? Does the project have the potential to make a significant impact or change?
  • Technical Complexity and Completeness
    Are there bugs? Are edge cases considered? How well is the technology implemented? Are there any advanced technical elements? Are all features implemented properly? Does it function across different devices? Is it responsive?
  • User Experience and Design
    Is the project easy to use and navigate? Is the user interface intuitive? How visually appealing is the design? Is the design cohesive and professional? Is the project accessible to users of varying abilities?
  • Practicality and Feasibility
    Can the project be realistically implemented? Are the resources required available? Can the solution be scaled up? Does it handle increasing amounts of work well? Is there a clear market need for this solution? Who is the target audience?
  • Presentation and Pitch
    Is the presentation clear and concise? Does it effectively communicate the project? Does the team engage the audience and judges during their pitch? How well does the team respond to questions? Are they knowledgeable about their project?
  • Team Collaboration
    How well did the team work together? Did they utilise each member's strengths? Did all team members contribute significantly to the project? How effectively did the team communicate during the hackathon?

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