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What is the Provost's Sustainability Challenge?
We’re excited to bring back the Provost’s Sustainability Challenge — and as always, it’s all about making a real difference.
If you care about climate change, this is your chance to step up. During one high-paced, fun, creative day, you’ll team up with other curious, impact-driven students to tackle some of the world’s biggest climate and sustainability challenges.
This isn’t just a hackathon — it’s a space to challenge the status quo, share bold ideas, and design solutions that could genuinely improve student life. Whether you're into problem-solving, activism, design, tech, or just passionate about making things better, you’ll find your place here.
Expect:
• A fun, collaborative atmosphere
• Support from mentors
• Space to think creatively and work on solutions to climate problems
• The chance to turn your ideas into real-world impact
And yes — there’s cash for the most innovative solution, with catering provided throughout the day. Come for the cause, stay for the experience — and leave having built something that matters.
The next Provost’s Innovation Challenge will take place on Saturday 24th of October 2026.
You can register at this link https://luma.com/lq22hvnt?tk=t6EmQ3
We know our students want to make a positive impact on their society, and the world around them, and that’s what the Provost’s Sustainability Challenge is all about. Trinity has a long-standing commitment to social innovation, which is crucial to addressing some of the most pressing issues facing society today, and to preventing global crises of the future.
As part of this, the Provost’s Sustainability Challenge will provide a fun and creative environment for teams of students to work on solutions to real-world problems, while competing for a cash prize. This is also a great opportunity to meet new people, and students from different disciplines.
Sign up at https://luma.com/lq22hvnt?tk=t6EmQ3
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a hackathon, which means you’ll think creatively and critically about a global problem. You’ll brainstorm ideas, along with other passionate individuals, that could positively impact on the problem.
The next Provost’s Sustainability Challenge will take place on Saturday 24th of October 2026.
Register at https://luma.com/lq22hvnt?tk=t6EmQ3
Frequently Asked Questions
Current UG or PG students from Trinity
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You’ll be able to sign up at this link https://luma.com/lq22hvnt?tk=t6EmQ3
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You’ll work on one of four challenge areas inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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People & Wellbeing — health, wellbeing, equality, inclusion and education (SDGs 3, 4, 5, 10)
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Sustainable Communities — cities, mobility, housing and inclusive communities (SDG 11)
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Responsible Consumption — food, waste, consumption and circular economy (SDGs 2, 12)
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Climate & Nature — climate action, biodiversity, water and ecosystems (SDGs 6, 13, 14, 15)
What Happens on the Day?
After choosing your challenge area and forming a team, you’ll work through a practical innovation process:
Understand the challenge and identify a problem worth solving
Define the specific problem your team wants to tackle
Ideate and explore possible solutions
Develop your strongest idea
Prototype your solution in a simple, practical way
Refine its potential impact and feasibility
Pitch your solution at the end of the day
This is a hands-on challenge, so expect to spend most of the day creating and working with your team rather than sitting through presentations.
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There will be a cash prize for the top teams!
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Great! You can help mentor and guide a team by getting in touch with Zaur at ZSAMADOV@tcd.ie to volunteer.
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Yes, absolutely.
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You have more ideas than you’d think, but don’t worry – you don’t need to know what your solution will be right now.
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Yes – when you submit your idea for a solution you can list your teammates.
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Saturday October 24th, 2026 on the first floor of Trinity Business School
Register at https://luma.com/lq22hvnt?tk=t6EmQ3
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Get in touch with us by emailing Alison at alison.treacy@tcd.ie