SoIT Hack4Sustainability Begins with Insightful Orientation

The School of Information Technology, in partnership with Thames IT Club, is gearing up for one of the highly anticipated events of the year — Hack4Sustainabilty. This month-long intra-college hackathon is designed to empower students at Thames International College to develop innovative, technology-driven solutions aligned with selected United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

• SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4 – Quality Education
• SDG 5 – Gender Equality
• SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 13 – Climate Action
• SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

The grand kick-off began with an orientation session on July 1, where participants were introduced to the goals, expectations, and structure of the hackathon. They also received valuable insights on sustainable development, ideation processes, and how to transform their ideas into impactful digital solutions.

Hack4Sustainability is set to be an inspiring journey of collaboration, creativity, and conscious innovation, providing students with a platform to turn their tech skills into meaningful change for a more sustainable future.

(The School of Information Technology (SoIT) embraces the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and offers highly sought-after undergraduate programs like Information Management (BIM) and Computer Application (BCA). SoIT's innovative curriculum integrates cutting-edge technologies like cybersecurity, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.)