Kampala University Gears Up For Second It Hackathon To Showcase Student Innovations

Kampala University’s IT Faculty, under the leadership of Ms. Brenda Nakirya, is preparing to host the second edition of the IT Hackathon at Ggaba Main Campus, bringing together IT students from all five campuses to showcase their innovations.

The event will draw participants from Ggaba Main Campus, Luweero, Jinja, Mutundwe and Masaka. The date will be communicated soon as preparations progress.

The hackathon will provide a platform for students to present their IT innovations, share ideas and demonstrate how they can apply classroom knowledge to practical challenges. It will also offer participants an opportunity to learn from one another and explore collaboration across campuses.

Under Ms. Nakirya’s leadership, the IT Faculty is coordinating preparations for an event that encourages creativity, problem-solving and teamwork. Students will have the opportunity to explain their projects and demonstrate the thinking behind their proposed technological solutions.

The second edition builds on the University’s efforts to provide practical opportunities for students to develop and showcase their abilities. It highlights the IT Faculty’s commitment to helping learners turn classroom knowledge into innovations with potential value beyond the University.

As preparations continue, IT students across the five campuses are encouraged to develop their projects and prepare to represent their campuses. Further details will be communicated by the University.

By Ssekatawa Julius Abubakar
Public Relations Officer, Kampala University