NI Women In STEM Hackathon

​Women in STEM Hackathon: Break the Pattern

​This hackathon is co-organised by: Women in STEM Society at UU Belfast, Women in STEM Society at UU Magee, Women in STEM Society at QUB, and BCS Northern Ireland.

​Headline Sponsor: Allstate

​Prize Sponsors: Kainos, Pytilia, Data Intellect, Liberty IT

​Community Partners: Women Techmakers Belfast, Software NI

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​Women continue to face repeated patterns across education, hiring, career progression, and workplace culture. At the Break the Pattern hackathon, participants will work in teams to identify these patterns and design creative, technology-driven solutions that help build a more inclusive future for STEM.

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​Supported by Allstate, this event is an opportunity to:

• ​Tackle real-world challenges affecting women in STEM

• ​Collaborate with like-minded students from diverse disciplines

• ​Learn from industry mentors and gain insight into tech careers

• ​Build practical solutions with real social impact

• ​Grow your skills in problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork

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​Who Should Apply

• ​University students from all STEM disciplines (no prior hackathon experience required)

• ​Students passionate about technology, innovation, and social impact

• ​Allies are welcome - diversity drives better solutions

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​What to Expect

• ​Team-based hacking and ideation

• ​Mentorship from industry professionals

• ​Workshops and networking opportunities

• ​Final project pitches and prizes

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​Whether you’re exploring your first hackathon or looking to make a difference through tech, this is your chance to see the pattern, break the pattern, and build what’s next.