FirstYearHack 2025
BUILD, PITCH, WIN
FirstYearHack is BACK, the ultimate hackathon for first-year students! Winning teams receive £400 in prizes.
Choose your track
First Year Hack is split into beginner-friendly tracks. Pick one that excites you - mentors and workshops will guide you.
Web Innovation Track A (Technical)
Build a full web application around a theme (TBD).
Web Innovation Track B (Technical)
Build a full web application around a different theme (TBD).
Social Impact Track - Education (Non-Technical)
Led by Enactus KCL, design a socially impactful initiative around the theme of Education.
Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated based on:
- Creativity
- Impact
- Feasibility
- Presentation
- Technical Execution (for web tracks)
Food & Refreshments
- Lunch provided (pizzas, incl. vegetarian options)
- Soft drinks and snacks
- Plates, cups, and napkins provided
- Vegan & gluten-free options (TBC)
Event Platforms
- RegistrationLuma
- Project SubmissionsDevpost
- Resources & ScheduleNotion workspace
- Community & UpdatesDedicated Discord server
Links for Devpost/Notion/Discord will be shared via registration email and on the day.
Prizes (TBC)
No settled prizes yet, but a budget of £800 is allocated.
How to Get Involved
We're welcoming first-year students from universities across the UK - no prior experience required! Come with a team of four, or join one on the day.
Expect a day full of
- Hands-on creation & teamwork
- Mentorship & guidance
- Cross-university networking
Schedule Overview
- 10:00Registration
- 10:30Kickoff & Team Formation
- 11:00Hacking Begins
- 13:00Lunch Break
- 18:00Project Submissions & Presentations
- 19:00Winners Announced
- 19:30Event End
Location
Bush House, 30 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BG, UK
Event will commence at Bush House Floor 6 and 7. Intro at Lecture Theatre 1 (BH (S)1.01)