Cambridge EduX Hackathon 2025

Co-hosted by Cambridge EdTech Society & Cambridge Asia Forum

X-Series Inaugural Hackathon · Cambridge

Reimagining the Boundaries of Learning

Connecting humanities thinkers and technology builders to co-create the future of education

November 21st – November 28th, 2025

About Cambridge EduX Hackathon 2025

Cambridge EduX Hackathon 2025 is a 7-day innovation sprint co-hosted by Cambridge EdTech Society and Cambridge Asia Forum, supported by In³.

Unlike typical hackathons, EduX focuses on academic-driven creativity, educational integrity, and real-world impact, bridging ideas from research, pedagogy, and technology to reimagine the future of education.

This edition attracted over 220 registered participants, making it the first student-led EdTech hackathon in the UK.

Format & Rules

Participation Format

A 7-day hybrid innovation sprint with teams of 2–5 members.

Open to students and graduates from UK universities
Interdisciplinary collaboration strongly encouraged (Education, CS, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Arts, Humanities, Design, etc.)
Teams may work flexibly throughout the sprint week, with mentor check-ins and support sessions available throughout
At least one team member must be physically present in Cambridge on 28 November for Demo Day to be eligible for prizes

Submission Requirements

Prototype demo video or accessible link
PowerPoint presentation explaining your educational concept and solution

Challenge Setters & Tracks

Four organisations set the challenges for this edition — full details were released at the Opening Ceremony on 21 November

AI Ethics · Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Set by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, this track focuses on the ethical dimensions of AI in educational contexts — exploring how to advance AI-driven education while genuinely safeguarding fairness, transparency, and academic integrity.

AI Oral Assessment · Faculty of Education (Prof. Rupert Wegerif)

Set by Cambridge Faculty of Education advisor Professor Rupert Wegerif, this track explores how AI can enable more effective and equitable oral assessment — moving beyond traditional written examinations to better evaluate language and thinking capabilities.

AI Generated Animation · CurricuLLM (Dan Hart & Team)

Set by CurricuLLM founder Dan Hart and his team, this track explores how AI-generated animation can become a next-generation educational content creation tool — lowering the barrier of production so that both teachers and learners can easily create engaging educational content.

Educational Equality · CU Education Development Trust & JL Venture

Co-set by CU Education Development Trust and JL Venture, this track focuses on educational equity — exploring how technology can close the resource gap and provide more people with access to quality, meaningful learning opportunities.

Participation Details

Prizes & Opportunities

Total Prize Pool: £2,000+
£400–£500 for each challenge winner
Additional £400–£500 for the Grand Champion
Invitation to the Cambridge EdTech Charity Gala (February 2026)
Internship opportunities and mentorship from partners

Who Can Join?

Open to students and graduates from UK universities across all disciplines:

Education, CS, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Arts, Humanities, Design, and more
Team size: 2–5 members
Interdisciplinary mixed teams are strongly encouraged
At least one team member must attend Demo Day in Cambridge on 28 November to be eligible for prizes

Event Timeline

Nov 21

Fri · Opening Ceremony
& Keynote Talks
2:30–5:00 PM · CUP&A

Nov 22

Sat · Team Registration
Deadline
By midnight

Nov 27

Thu · Submission Deadline
Prototype video + PPT

Nov 28

Fri · Demo Day & Awards
1:30–6:00 PM
Homerton College · MAB

Opening Ceremony: Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Demo Day: Homerton College – Mary Allan Building (MAB Auditorium)

Onsite attendance required: At least one team member must be physically present in Cambridge on 28 November for Demo Day to be eligible for prizes.

This Edition Has Concluded

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