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Introduction

SciDev.Net in collaboration with Wellcome is organizing a virtual hackathon event to undertake fast-paced, collaborative analysis of datasets published by Wellcome, GALLUP, and other sources. The hackathon will include the latest data from the Wellcome Global Monitor – the world’s largest study into how people around the world think and feel about science and major health challenges.

During the two-week event, hackathon participants will undertake an intensive analysis of the data, uncovering novel insights from a local or regional perspective in Africa and stimulating future research ideas. 

The hackathon, funded by Wellcome and hosted by SciDev.Net, will run from 1 December to 17 December 2021, with a formal launch event scheduled for 1 December 2021 (13:00 – 14:30 UK time; 16:00– 17:30 Kenyan time). Participants will then work collaboratively in pre-assigned groups, and receive support from a dedicated facilitator.

The groups will present their results during a first session of the virtual closing event on 17 December 2021. Prizes and certificates will be presented during a second session, once judging is complete.

All events will be available to watch on this page.

Questions?

If you have any questions please feel free to email [email protected]

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Important dates and Time:

Virtual launch event: 1st Dec 2021

Time: 13:00 – 14:30 UK time (16:00 – 17:30 Kenyan time)

Virtual closing event: 17th Dec 2021

Session 1: 7:00 – 9:15 UK time (10:00 – 12:15 Kenyan time)

Session 2: 10:15 – 10:45 UK time (13:15 – 13:45 Kenyan time)

Opening Ceremony

Closing Ceremony(Fri 12/17/2021 10:00 AM – 1:45 PM)

Click on link to view live stream of the hackathon closing event.

(Videos will be uploaded once they are available)

Winners

To be announced

Partners

Wellcome Trust