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About the Programme
A short programme to raise awareness on the water-energy nexus (link) and the climate action potential of water efficiency among secondary school students and their teachers.
The programme will provide teachers with the material necessary to brief their students on the topic and students with the knowledge and skills to take climate action.
The programme will culminate in an on-line event in the format of a hackathon, during which participants will ideate solutions to encourage more people to adopt water- efficient behaviours. Out of all the ideas submitted, the one with the best fit to the Dŵr Uisce’s aim of reducing GHG emissions through water efficiency will be featured on the Dŵr Uisce social channels and the team will win a prize. Dŵr Uisce team members will support participating teachers and students throughout the programme and will facilitate the hackathon event.
Interested to participate? We are looking for Expression of Interests!
If you are a post-primary teacher in Ireland and would like to participate click here and express interest using the button below.
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If you are a key stage 4 and 5 teacher in North Wales please register/ express interest in participation using the button below.
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Watch the video to discover more about the programme.
!!!The team of the winning project will be invited to present their idea at Dwr Uisce Final Conference next 07 March 2023 in Trinity College, Dublin (in person or online)!!!!
Why a Hackathon?
Hackathons were originally thought as events for data scientists, software and hardware developers, business developers who come together to develop a piece of software or hardware for a specific purpose under challenging time and resources constraints. In recent times the format has been used in many different fields to attract not only academics, professionals, and experts but also society at large to work collaboratively to innovate and find solutions to pressing issues in our society. Hackathons are inclusive and challenging, creating a sense of unity under a common aim; they drive innovation, collaboration, and offer an opportunity for both sharing knowledge and learning from others. The competitive element of the challenge also adds to the thrill of the event, pushing participants to give the best they can.
By getting involved in an event of this sort, young people develop a variety of skills fundamental for playing an active role in their school, community, and society. Working in a team, being creative, thinking critically and presenting their ideas in a clear and logical way will equip them with what is needed to face complex global issues such as climate change, with a positive and solution-oriented approach. In addition, the opportunity to work with academics during second level studies (15-18) could help instill the interest and willingness to pursue university studies.