Get real world sustainability experience

The LSE Waste Hackathon is a hands-on innovation and design competition focused on a real sustainability challenge at LSE.

About this event

Date: 4 February 2026

Time: 10am-5pm (please note: you must be available for the full day!)

Price: Free

Location: Bankside House

How does it work?

Students will work in teams to create a design brief for a behavioural change campaign for the LSE Sustainability Team. This event provides practical experience applying creative thinking, research, and communication skills to a live challenge with real-world impact.

Get involved for

• Experience in sustainability and campaign design
• Free food
• The opportunity for the winning team to see their campaign featured across LSE
• A “dinner for two” voucher at @Mildreds for each member of the winning team (ideal for Valentine’s or Palentines!)
• A digital LSE certificate for LinkedIn

Event Schedule

Please note: you must be available for the full day!

• 10:00 – 11:30 Introductions & information session
• 11:30 – 12:00 Brainstorming
• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
• 13:00 – 15:00 Campaign design
• 15:00 – 16:15 Presentations
• 16:15 – 16:40 Voting & deliberation
• 16:40 – 17:00 Winner announcement & photos

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