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.