Published on 08-01-2025, Last modified on 08-01-2025

Researchers’ Hackathon: The Future of an inclusive city

Join a Researchers’ Hackathon : The Future of an inclusive city

We invite researchers to collaborate and develop innovative solutions for a better Ghent at this unique Hackathon. Exploring rich datasets like the Ghent Health Monitor and City of Ghent Dashboard, participants will investigate key urban challenges related to health, lifestyle, and civic engagement. Through data exploration and group collaboration, the Hackathon aims to generate impact such as research proposals and policy recommendations that could directly benefit the city’s residents. Help us shape a healthier, safer, and more inclusive future for the City of Ghent.

You will have the unique opportunity to
• collaborate in small groups with other researchers
• help build an inclusive City of Ghent
• get familiar with unique datasets such as
The Health Monitor: a new cutting-edge longitudinal study 
and diverse data from The City of Ghent

Work on topics such as: 
o Ageing population, lifestyle, and (mental) health care
o Healthy youth and inclusive policies
o Environmental health determinants and health inequalities
o (In)accessibility of city services
o Health as a human right

Working language of the Hackathon will be English.

When? February 21st 2025 (9-16h30) 
Where? De Krook, Miriam Makebaplein 1, 9000 Gent.

The Future of an Inclusive City: A Researchers’ Hackathon is an initiative of the Ghent University Interdisciplinary Consortia (IDC) together with the City of Ghent and the Health Monitor. For more information contact alexis.dewaele@ugent.be

REGISTER HERE