Are you eager to contribute to positive change in global health and conflict resolution? We invite sixth form and university students of any level to participate in the Global Health & Conflict Hackathon—a unique event that involves no coding at all! This is an inclusive opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds to brainstorm, collaborate, and devise innovative solutions to the challenges at the intersection of health and conflict.

❕After an incredible start to our Global Health Hackathon series last year with a focus on Sustainability, this year we are excited to present you with scenarios related to Global Conflict and the multitude of health and healthcare issues that accompany dispute of any kind.

🌍 Why Participate?

✨ Creative Problem Solving: Harness your creativity and problem-solving skills to address pressing issues that impact the health and well-being of individuals in conflict zones.

🤝 Global Collaboration: Connect with a diverse community of students—enthusiasts, and advocates—working together to find practical solutions that can make a real difference.

🙅‍♀️No coding required: Explore new ideas and approaches to solve pressing issues. Unlike traditional hackathons, this event does not involve any coding!

👥 Expert Judging Panel: The judging panel comprises world-leading experts in the field of global humanitarian health. Your ideas will be evaluated by professionals with extensive experience, ensuring the solutions developed are not only innovative but also grounded in real-world impact. Judges will be revealed shortly on our instagram!

🏆 Recognition: Showcase your unique perspectives and ideas for a chance to win exciting prizes! The team with the most innovative and best solution to our scenarios will be rewarded for their outstanding contributions. Prizes to be announced shortly on our instagram!

🍔 Lunch Provided: Enjoy a free lunch during the event, ensuring you have the fuel needed to engage in collaborative problem-solving!

📅 Event Details:

📆 Date: 2/03/2023

🕒 Time: 10am - 4pm

📍 Location: University College London (UCL), Gower St, London WC1E 6BT

🎟️ Registration:

Secure your spot by purchasing a ticket and registering with us on Medall at https://app.medall.org/c/student-medaid-london. Once registered, we will be in touch to request more information and provide additional details about the day!

🌟 Hackathon Day Overview:

1. Briefing Session: Participants will be briefed on the day's activities, including the scenarios they will be working on. No prior knowledge is required! We provide all the necessary information, materials, and resources to ensure everyone is on the same page.

2. Team Formation: Participants will be placed into teams that are pre-decided and balanced with a mix of experience and background. This diversity ensures a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives.

3. Collaborative Work: Teams will collaborate to devise innovative solutions to the presented scenarios, utilising the knowledge and insights gained during the briefing session.

4. Solution Presentations: Each team will have the opportunity to present their solutions and ideas to a panel of judges—world-leading experts in the field of humanitarian and conflict medicine. This esteemed panel brings a wealth of experience to evaluate and appreciate the impact of your collaborative efforts!

5. Prize Announcements: Exciting prizes will be revealed soon! Stay tuned to our social media @studentmedaidlondon for the big reveal, along with the announcement of our distinguished panel of judges.

🌐 Connect with Us:

Please get in touch with us at communicationssmal@gmail.com with any questions! Also, make sure to follow us on social media for updates, inspirational stories, and to be the first to know about our exciting prizes and judge reveals. Join us at the Global Health & Conflict Hackathon—where every idea matters! 🌍✨

Summary

The Global Health and Conflict Hackathon offers a unique opportunity for students of any level, from diverse backgrounds, to contribute towards global health and conflict resolution. Unlike traditional hackathons, no coding is required. Participants will collaborate on ideas and present their solutions to a panel of experts in global humanitarian health. Showcasing creativity and critical thinking skills to resolve pressing health issues in conflict zones, the event offers exciting prizes and a free lunch. The event takes place on 2/03/2023 at the University College London. For those interested in positive change, this hackathon presents a chance to interact with like-minded individuals and possibly lead tangible change in healthcare amidst conflict.

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Learning objectives

Understand the major global health challenges faced in scenarios related to global conflict.
Develop and refine creative problem-solving skills to address key issues impacting global health and conflict resolution.
Learn how to effectively collaborate with a diverse team to devise innovative and practical solutions, ensuring that the solutions developed are not only innovative but also grounded in real-world impact.
Gain experience in presenting and defending ideas and solutions to a panel of world-leading experts within the sphere of humanitarian health and conflict medicine.
Apply the knowledge gained from the briefing session and the team's collective insights to the development of proposals for health and conflict scenarios.

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