FirstYearHack 2025.2
FirstYearHack 2025.2 is a one-day hackathon designed exclusively for first-year students across the UK to build, design, and present projects that combine creativity, teamwork, and learning.
Whether you’re a coder, designer, or an aspiring changemaker, this event is your opportunity to collaborate, create, and make something amazing in just one day.
🎯 Tracks
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, participants will 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 is on us!
Pizzas (including vegetarian options)
Soft drinks and snacks
Plates, cups, and napkins provided
Vegan and gluten-free options to be confirmed.
💻 Event Platforms
📋 Registration: Luma
💻 Project Submissions: Devpost
🗂 Resources & Schedule: Notion workspace
💬 Community & Updates: Dedicated Discord server
🏆 Prizes (TBC)
Each track will have one winning team (4 members):
🥇 Web Innovation Track A: 4 × prizes (~£85 each)
🥇 Web Innovation Track B: 4 × prizes (~£85 each)
🥇 Social Impact Track (Education): 4 × £25 Amazon Gift Cards
📣 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 and teamwork
Mentorship from experienced developers and entrepreneurs
Networking with fellow first-years across different universities
⚙️ Schedule Overview
🕙 10:00 AM — Registration
💡 10:30 AM — Kickoff & Team Formation
🕙 11:00 AM — Hacking Begins
🍕 1:00 PM — Lunch Break
🚀 6:00 PM — Project Submissions & Presentations
🏆 7:00 PM — Winners Announced
🎉 7:30 PM — Event End
Organised by KCL Tech, the London tech hub for students and early-career individuals