about this event
Dive into creativity and collaboration at Research Hackathon—where ideas turn into breakthroughs face-to-face!
Join the CTSS Research Hackathon! Want to get into research but don't know where to start? Spend a day turning an idea into a real research project, with mentors guiding you through every step.
Saturday 17 October 2026 · Hodgkin Building, Guy's Campus.
Morning talks: how to develop a research idea and check whether it's valid. Panel: Q&A with students and doctors who've published. Afternoon hackathon: work in teams with mentors to build your project. Judging: present to the mentors, with prizes. Next steps: how to take your project to publication.
Medical students of all years and all speciality interests - NOT JUST CARDIOTHORACICS! No research experience needed. Last year's hackathon drew 120+ attendees. Don't miss out!
Bring: a laptop and your ideas.
Highlights: 8 hours, in-person. Refund Policy: no refunds.
Agenda: 09:00 - Registration & Refreshments 09:30 - Welcome talk 09:45 - Research panel 10:30 - Introduction & Team Briefing 12:00 - Lunch 13:00 - Abstract Development Time & Judging 16:00 - Oral presentations 16:30 - Closing ceremony
when
Research Hackathon
Full-day in-person hackathon: registration, welcome talk, research panel, team briefing, lunch, abstract development time and judging, oral presentations and closing ceremony.
◍ King's College London Guy's CampusRegistration & Refreshments
Registration and refreshments.
◍ King's College London Guy's CampusWelcome talk
Welcome talk.
◍ King's College London Guy's CampusResearch panel
Research panel.
◍ King's College London Guy's CampusIntroduction & Team Briefing
Introduction and team briefing.
◍ King's College London Guy's CampusLunch
Lunch.
◍ King's College London Guy's CampusAbstract Development Time & Judging
Abstract development time and judging.
◍ King's College London Guy's CampusOral presentations
Oral presentations.
◍ King's College London Guy's CampusClosing ceremony
Closing ceremony.
◍ King's College London Guy's Campustickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | £7.00 | TBA | Available | Ticket for the Research Hackathon. Sales have ended. No refunds. |
prizes
| # | PRIZE | price |
|---|---|---|
| Judging | Prizes for teams presenting their projects to the mentors | TBA |