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
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.
Supported by Allstate, this event is an opportunity to:
Tackle real-world challenges affecting women in STEMCollaborate with like-minded students from diverse disciplinesLearn from industry mentors and gain insight into tech careersBuild practical solutions with real social impactGrow your skills in problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork
Who Should Apply
University students from all STEM disciplines (no prior hackathon experience required)Students passionate about technology, innovation, and social impactAllies are welcome - diversity drives better solutions
What to Expect
Team-based hacking and ideationMentorship from industry professionalsWorkshops and networking opportunitiesFinal project pitches and prizes
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.
