LeedsHack 2026
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Saturday, February 7, 2026
to Sunday, February 8, 2026
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1 day long
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in person
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All about LeedsHack
LeedsHack is the student hackathon at the University of Leeds, now returning for its second iteration. It's rapidly growing with even more participants and another batch of wonderful sponsors and partners joining to connect with our student community, and this year we're also proud to be a Major League Hacking event! It's an incredible opportunity for all students, from beginners to experienced hackathon-goers, to learn new skills, work on an exciting project, meet new people and network. Our theme will be revealed on the day, but as always, we are encouraging you to challenge yourself to explore new areas and applications of computer science, develop your skills and interests, and further your career aspirations through networking with sponsors.
Schedule for the day
| Time | Event | Location |
| Sat 10:00-10:45 | Registration | Atrium |
| Sat 11:00-12:00 | Opening talk | Rhodes lecture theatre |
| Sat 12:00 | Hacking begins | GR.18, GR.25, 2.05, 2.07, 2.15 |
| Sat 12:30-13:30 | Lunch | Atrium |
| Sat 14:00-14:30 | IMDb challenge Q&A | 2.37 lecture theatre |
| Sat 15:00-16:00 | Intro to Google AI Studio workshop with MLH | 2.37 lecture theatre |
| Sat 17:00-18:00 | Intro to Agent Mode on GitHub Copilot workshop with MLH | 2.37 lecture theatre |
| Sat 18:30-19:30 | Dinner | Atrium |
| Sat 20:00-21:00 | Quiz | 2.37 lecture theatre |
| Sat 21:15-22:15 | Mario Kart tournament | 2.37 lecture theatre |
| Sun 00:00-01:00 | Midnight meal | Atrium |
| Sun 08:15-09:00 | Breakfast | Atrium |
| Sun 12:00 | Hacking ends (submission deadline) | GR.18, GR.25, 2.05, 2.07, 2.15 |
| Sun 12:30-13:00 | Lunch | Atrium |
| Sun 13:00-14:30 | Judging | GR.18, GR.25, 2.05, 2.07, 2.15 |
| Sun 15:00-16:00 | Closing talk | Rhodes lecture theatre |
Venue map
The number at the start of a room name indicates the floor - GR means ground floor, 2 means second floor, 3 means third floor.
| Room | Description |
| Atrium | This is where you will register, sponsors will set up their tables with merchandise, and we'll have a table staffed with a volunteer for help and support. It's also where we'll give out food at mealtimes, as well as snacks and drinks (hot and cold) in between meals. |
| GR.18 | This is where hacking will take place - you'll have a table with your team. |
| GR.25 | This is where hacking will take place - you'll have a table with your team. |
| 2.05 (labs) | This is where hacking will take place - you'll have a table with your team. |
| 2.07 (labs) | This is where hacking will take place - you'll have a table with your team. |
| 2.15 (labs) | This is where hacking will take place - you'll have a table with your team. |
| 2.37 lecture theatre | This is where the workshops and activities (quiz, Mario Kart) will take place. |
| Rhodes lecture theatre (in Electrical Engineering) | This is where the opening and closing talks will take place. It's in Electrical Engineering which is connected to Bragg, we will have volunteers taking people over before the talks so just follow one if you are unsure how to get there! |
| 2.08 | This is the women and non-binary quiet area - anyone identifying as female or non-binary is welcome to spend some time here if they want a break or to sleep. |
| 2.10 | This is the mixed-gender quiet area - anyone of any gender identity is welcome to spend some time here if they want a break or to sleep. |
| 2.03 | This is a prayer space - please only use this for prayer, and please be respectful and mindful of people of all faiths sharing this space. |
| 3.24 | This is a prayer space - please only use this for prayer, and please be respectful and mindful of people of all faiths sharing this space. |
Please use the lifts and stairs located at the back of the atrium behind the TV screen.
Male, female, gender-neutral and accessible toilets are located on the ground floor, and male, female, and gender-neutral toilets are also on the second floor. Please look for signs or ask a volunteer if you need help finding them.
Water refill stations are located at:
Second floor, on the wall outside 2.11, left hand side of building.
Second floor, on the wall outside 2.25, right hand side of main stairs.
Unfortunately there are not any on the ground floor, but please ask a volunteer if you have any problems getting to them. All other snacks and drinks will be on tables in the atrium, including a kettle with coffee and tea to make hot drinks.
For more information on access visit the AccessAble website or speak to a volunteer.
Getting started
Teams are of up to 4 participants, and each team can submit to as many sponsor challenges as you wish as well as to the overall challenge. Team building will happen in the cafe area of the atrium at the start of hacking time for anyone looking to join a team or add extra team members. Once you have formed a team, start thinking about what you would like to build - check out the 'resources' section at the top if you are unsure. Once you have decided on the challenge you want to submit to, get thinking about a project idea. We recommend you spend a bit of time brainstorming ideas - think about the different skills of your team members, what you want to learn, and what is feasible with the 24 hours. We will have experienced mentors on-hand to help talk through your ideas, and feel free to ask our sponsors any questions about their challenges - it's a great way to get chatting to them...
