Researcher@Library Week: Hackathon for Social Good

Calling all coders, creative thinkers, communicators, and those curious to test out new technology. Come along and be part of the Researcher@Library hack day for social good and make real changes. Help explore, visualise, map and connect a rich collection of social data from library and government including Find and Connect, AURIN, Australian Women’s Register and Trove. Bring a team, or join one on the day – everyone is welcome. 

There is no cost to enter, and catering will be provided by the Sorghum Sisters (a local catering social enterprise specialising in African cuisine) . We will have experts who are familiar with the data available to help you throughout the day and mini workshops.

Prizes donated by the University of Melbourne Library and Find & Connect. Keeping with the social good theme, these will be awarded to the charity of the winner’s choice.

• Hackathon: 9:00am-4:00pm.
• Hackathon winners announced and refreshments: 4:00-5:00pm​

Registrations now open. Deadline for registration is 20 August 2016. Places are limited, so register your interest now.​ Full details and registration here.

The event will be launched by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Jim McCluskey, and facilitated by the “Hackathon Queen” Michelle Mannering (Carlton Connect / MAP).

Location: Lab 14, Carlton Connect, Friday 26 August 2016,  9.00am-5.00pm.