Developers Society
- Campus to Colosseum ASTRX Lab, Northern Design Centre, Baltic Business Quarter, Gateshead, NE8 3DF Monday 09-03-2026 - 10:00 until Friday 20-03-2026 - 15:00
Campus to Colosseum
Welcome to the official kick-off of the Campus to Colosseum Hackathon - a 2-week inter-university innovation sprint bringing together students from Durham, Teesside and Sunderland universities.
This is where it all begins.
Join us at ASTX Lab in Gateshead to form teams, meet fellow builders and dive into the world of blockchain and Web3 development. Whether you're a coder, designer, business student or just curious, there's a place for you here.
What to Expect
Team Formation: Find your crew for the 2-week build period.
Track Introductions: Overview of the 5 competition categories (Consumer Apps, DeFi, Infrastructure, DAOs, AI Integration).
Networking: Connect with students across three universities.
Mentor Meet & Greet: Chat with industry experts from Superteam UK.
Why Join?
Build real-world projects with students from across the North East
Win cash prizes: £300 £200 £100 for top teams
Pathway to global stage: Top teams get support to enter Colosseum international hackathon
Develop skills in coding, design, pitching and entrepreneurship
Connect with mentors from the blockchain and Web3 space
Who Can Attend
Any undergraduate or postgraduate student from:
Durham University
Teesside University
University of Sunderland
No blockchain experience? No problem. We welcome beginners and experienced builders alike.
Venue/Timing
Venue : ASTRX Lab, Northern Design Centre, Baltic Business Quarter, Gateshead, NE8 3DF
Type: Your Societies
Start Date: Monday 09-03-2026 - 10:00
End date: Friday 20-03-2026 - 15:00
Contact Details
bi91wk@student.sunderland.ac.uk
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