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The British Council Cyprus, in collaboration with CYENS Centre of Excellence, and with the financial support of Microsoft, is organising the Stronger Together through the Power of Artificial Intelligence for the Common Good hackathon.
When/Where
16-18 December 2022 in Nicosia.
On Friday 16 December it will take place at The Classic Hotel in Nicosia, on 17–18 December it will take place at the Nicosia Municipal Polydynamo Centre.
Language
English
Who we are looking for
Applicants must be aged 18–35, have a good understanding of English and a background in one of the following fields:
· Computer science/engineering/mathematics/life sciences etc. – people who have a background in sciences. Can be basic knowledge of what AI is and how machine learning works but there is no need to be an AI expert. We will guide you through the process.
· Climate activism/environmental or social sciences – people who support social justice, are proponents of environmental/human rights and know what the Sustainable Development Goals are.
· Social innovation or entrepreneurship – people who design solutions that aim to improve the welfare and well-being of individuals and communities. We are looking for people who can be creative and think outside of the box.
How it works
Participants will form teams and receive training from a UK expert on how they can use artificial intelligence to design solutions to contemporary critical challenges. There is no need to be an expert on AI or climate change/social justice topics to participate as the hackathon will involve training on AI fundamental principles. Mentors will support each team through the process.
The teams will then try to generate creative ideas and design a solution through AI tools to respond to the challenges of the global climate crisis, create an original idea and present it in front of the jury committee. The winning team will win a study visit to a relevant institution in the UK in March 2023.
Participation is free. For more information and how to apply click: https://www.britishcouncil.com.cy/programmes/education/stronger-together/artificial-intelligence
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