Jan 26, 2026โ€ขStaff KCL Techโ€ข2 min readโ€ข407 words

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KCL Tech Semester 2 Kick-Off - Welcome Back!

*Happy New Year and Welcome Back to KCL Tech Society! ๐ŸŽ‰*

We hope you had a restful break and are ready to kick off Semester Two with more energy! Weโ€™ve got a packed calendar this semester, to get your coding skills sharpened and ready for interview prep, as well as some fun events to help with stress :)

Here's our highlights for January and some exciting news on Hack London 2026!

โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ’ป* WORKSHOPS *

*Competitive Programming Workshops:* Perfect for brushing up your algorithmic skills. Weโ€™ve already had one session on 22nd January, with another coming up on *29th January*. Whether youโ€™re a beginner or a leetcode addict, thereโ€™s something for everyone.

*Technical Interview Prep Workshops:* Nail those interviews with our hands-on sessions. The first one ran on 21st January, and the next is on *28th January*. Get ready to ace your interviews with confidence!

โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐ŸŽฎ* POST-EXAM FUN: CLASH ROYALE *

*Clash Royale Tournament : * After all that exam stress, we hosted a fun-filled gaming session on 22nd January. A perfect way to relax, compete, and catch up with friends.

โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ‘‹ WELCOME TO OUR NEW FIRST-YEAR REPS

A huge shoutout to *Anvi Shah, Franco Rossi, and Sahil Basumatary* โ€” our fantastic new first-year reps! ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re thrilled to have you on board, helping us make KCL Tech even more welcoming, fun, and innovative this semester.

โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿš€ * HACKLONDON 2026 IS COMING *

๐Ÿš€* HackLondon 2026 * โ€“ Save the Date!

Itโ€™s official โ€” HackLondon 2026 is back, and weโ€™re teaming up with UCL to bring you 24 hours of building, learning, and chaos (the good kind!).

Expect a weekend packed with real-world tech challenges, collaboration, and creativity. Whether youโ€™re a beginner or a seasoned hacker, thereโ€™s something for everyone to dive into.

๐Ÿ—“ 21โ€“22 February ๐Ÿ“ Kingโ€™s College London, Bush House, WC2B 4BG ๐Ÿ† Prizes, themes, & challenge details coming soon!

Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready for an exciting semester full of learning, hacking, and tech-fueled fun!

โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ’› THANK YOU

To everyone whoโ€™s attended workshops, competed, helped out, or just popped by to say hi โ€” thank you for making KCL Tech the vibrant, supportive, and fun community it is.

Semester Two is just getting started, and we canโ€™t wait to see what you all build, hack, and create in the coming months. Letโ€™s make it an unforgettable one!

โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐Ÿ”— STAY CONNECTED Find all our socials here: https://linktr.ee/kcltech