FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a Discord server?
Yes! We have a Discord server where you can find a team and discuss the event.
You can access the server by booking a
ticket.
Who can attend HackNotts?
Anyone who is over 18 and currently a university student or has graduated in the past
year is welcome to
attend, regardless of skill level or degree course.
What happens at HackNotts?
As well as creating your project, you can take part in a workshop and join in on some
of our
activites, including Karaoke, Chess, Cup Stacking, and more
:)
Do I get food?
Absolutely! We will be providing all attendees with a dinner on Saturday, as well as a
breakfast and lunch on Sunday. We will provide some snacks, but you are more than welcome to bring your own
packaged food.
How does the judging work?
When you've finished your project submit it to Devpost
and enter into as many categories
that suit your project. A winner is selected for each prize category, either by ourselves or for our sponsored
prizes,
our sponsors. Each team will demonstrate their project after hacking ends to the judges. If you've never even
heard of
Devpost before, we will cover this during the hackathon and how to submit your project using the site.
How large can my team be?
We limit our team sizes to a maximum of 4. If you don't
have a team then don't panic, you can still
participate on your own. If you want to find a team however, then closer to the time we will be opening our
Discord server with
a #find-a-team channel where you can discuss preliminary ideas along with finding
possible team mates.
How do I get to HackNotts?
HackNotts takes place on the University of Nottingham's
Jubilee Campus. We advise you get public transport
as there is limited parking. Jubilee Campus is well connected to Nottingham's city centre via bus and tram,
there will be more
information on the discord server.
When can I start my project? How long do I have?
You can start working on your project at 12PM on Saturday, when hacking begins. You
will have 24 hours, with
hacking ending at 12PM on Sunday. You are welcome to discuss project ideas with your team beforehand, but we ask
that you do not develop
anything until the 24 hour period begins.
I would like to volunteer!
If you are interested in contributing to the running of HackNotts, please read the
final section of the
about page and follow the links there to apply :)
I still have a question!
Have a read through the
home and
about page just in case it has been mentioned there, if not then
feel free
to
email us or get in touch on Discord
when the server is live! Invitations to the server will be emailed to you with your ticket confirmation.