Welcome to the Joint International Bioinformatics Hackathon – Cambridge!
Join us at the Downing Site, University of Cambridge for an exciting in-person event where bioinformatics enthusiasts come together to collaborate, innovate, and hack away! Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting out, this hackathon offers a unique opportunity to network, learn, and have fun.
This is the third edition of our joint International Bioinformatics Hackathon – now featuring 3 venues.
Join us for an exciting event that will bring together computational scientists across Belgium and the UK in the field of life sciences and technology. The Joint VIB-UAntwerp - Babraham Institute – Newcastle University Hackathon is your chance to collaborate and innovate in a vibrant stress-free space!
Starting on Monday September 8th, 2025 this 3-day in-person event will take place simultaneously at
- University of Cambridge, UK (Downing site)
- Newcastle University, UK
- Campus Groenenborger of the University of Antwerp, Belgium
Whether you're an advanced coder or a beginner, this hackathon is open to everyone! Lead on your own project or join a team, and tackle challenges that span a wide range of topics, including genomics, bioinformatics, data analysis, and more. The hackathon will run for ~8h a day, includes evening social activities and will include a special prize challenge!
We will publish project summaries as hackathon proceedings in f1000.
Be sure to register for the venue you will attend in person! This listing is for Cambridge, UK.
More information, other venues, and also a sign-in to access projects at: https://2025.biohack.live
