
On behalf of the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), we are pleased to share an invitation for secondary schools to take part in our Imagination to Innovation Hackathon, taking place in February 2026. This is a one-day, on-campus experience designed specifically for S3 pupils, supporting the development of:
Creativity and problem-solving
Teamwork and communication
Confidence in new environments
Early exposure to university and career pathways
The event aligns with Curriculum for Excellence and Developing the Young Workforce priorities.
Campus: UWS Dumfries Campus
Date: Wed 11th Feb
Proposed Time: TBC
Location: University of the West of Scotland
Thanks to external funding, we intend to support travel arrangements for participating schools where possible. Full details about the Imagination to Innovation Hackathon, can be found here: https://www.uwsignite.co.uk/imaginationtoinnovationhackathon.
Please get in touch at enterprise@uws.ac.uk to register interest, and we will be in touch.
11th February 2026 (5hrs 30mins)
At our location
Bankend Road
UWS Dumfries Campus
Dumfries
DG1 4FD
Creative
Education
Experience
Secondary S1 to S3 (11-14 year old)
Dumfries & Galloway