Urban Foundry joins the judging panel at the Pan Wales Future Generations Hackathon, where students put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test.
What could you do with four hours to come up with an idea that helps build a better future for Wales?
That was the challenge facing students from across the country at the Pan Wales Future Generations Hackathon, held at Swansea University as part of the Big Ideas Wales programme.
Tasked with developing innovative solutions inspired by Wales’ Well-being Goals, students had just four hours to turn their ideas into proposals and pitch them to a panel of judges.
Urban Foundry was delighted to be part of the judging panel, helping to recognise and encourage the next generation of creative thinkers and changemakers.
Fresh Thinking, Positive Change
As one of Wales’ first certified B Corps, and having worked with the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, we’re passionate about finding practical ways to create positive social, economic and environmental impact.
The hackathon was a great opportunity to see those same ambitions reflected in the ideas and enthusiasm of young people.
The quality of thinking, creativity and ambition on display was impressive, with students demonstrating how fresh perspectives and collaborative problem-solving can help tackle some of the challenges facing our communities.
Supporting the Next Generation
At Urban Foundry, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere. Creating opportunities for people to develop those ideas, build confidence and turn them into action is an important part of building stronger communities and a more sustainable future.
The winning team will now have the opportunity to develop their proposal further ahead of the Pan Wales Hackathon Final in April.
A big thank you to Samantha Burvill and Beth Cummings for the invitation, and to fellow judges Kelly Jordan and Sophie Mullins for an inspiring session.
Photography: Amy Lloyd, third-year student at Swansea University.
