ENHANCE Hackathons

On the 24th to 26th of May, four of our TU Delft students participated in the ENHANCE Hackathons at Warsaw University of Technology. The aim of the Hackathons was to jointly create an innovative solution to one of the major problems facing modern cities, and existing environmental problems. We wish to congratulate all our students for taking part, with a special mention of Lieke Hamoen and Michal Podolinský from TU Delft, who won prizes for their respective work on the recovery of lithium from used lithium-ion batteries using microorganisms, and MyZone, which dealt with minimizing sound pollution in cities. 

Michal Podolinský had the following to say about the experience: "I am very grateful to the ENHANCE Alliance for giving me the unforgettable opportunity to participate in this deeply fascinating and transformative event in Warsaw. Being able to work side by side with students from fellow technical universities in Europe has really showed me their talent and passion to make the world a better place. This year’s theme of the ENHANCE - Smart City Hackathon was particularly relevant to the current global situation and focused on making urban areas more inclusive, sustainable, and mindful of the health of its communities. I am thrilled to say that my team was awarded the 3rd prize for a solution to reduce urban noise pollution, improving public health and productivity while opening public spaces for everyone to enjoy. I am deeply motivated to come back next year, meet even more talented students and show what the Delft University of Technology is capable of achieving!” 

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