About youCode
We’re dedicated to fostering gender inclusivity and challenging traditional norms in tech. Guided by our commitment to Innovation for Equity and Community, we create welcoming spaces for underrepresented genders to innovate, connect, and grow.
Our community is built on support, collaboration, and the belief that when people feel seen and supported, they can create real, lasting impact.
Our values: Inclusivity, Visibility, Community, Wellbeing.
FAQs
youCode is more than a hackathon. It’s a student-run community built around inclusivity, collaboration, and growth. We bring together students of all experience levels to learn, build, and collaborate on meaningful projects, whether it’s your first time coding or your tenth hackathon!
We welcome participants of any gender from all majors and faculties at UBC. You must present a valid UBC student ID to participate at youCode.
youCode aims to provide an equal opportunity to beginner and advanced level students to engage with their technical abilities. Beginner and advanced streams are available for students with different experience levels.
Applications close March 15th. Apply here
All interested youCode participants must register individually. Teams are formed after confirmation.
This event is entirely in-person on the UBC Vancouver campus and spans two days. Participants will not be required to stay overnight.
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