From June 2nd to 5th, 2025, our university hosted the AI / No-Code Hackathon — a three-day marathon of creativity and innovation, during which UTA students had the opportunity to design modern solutions supporting academic life.
The event brought together interdisciplinary teams working on ideas based on artificial intelligence and no-code technologies, creating tools aimed at improving learning processes, communication, and university application systems.
The hackathon began with a joint kickoff session, where participants were introduced to project topics and formed their teams. The following days were filled with intensive work and consultations with mentor MSc. Eng. Piotr Brudny. The event culminated in a grand finale, during which teams presented their projects and the best solutions were awarded.
Below, we present the outcomes of the participants’ work — the projects developed during the AI / No-Code Hackathon.
1st place: UFAA Team
Authors: Feyza Balaban, Ümmü Bozdemir, Ahsen Nimet Elmas, Ayşe Selma Tufan
Project Description: Academiata University Assistant – a comprehensive smart platform where students, professors, and deans can share information and ask questions.
On a clear and user-friendly main screen, users can choose their role — student, professor, or dean — as well as the language (English, Turkish, or Polish). They also gain quick access to e-learning platforms and university announcements. Professors can easily publish updates and communicate with students. Deans manage the university through an advanced panel and can collect feedback and data from students via built-in surveys. Students benefit from a friendly interface offering a chatbot with motivational messages, access to schedules, useful links, and support for daily academic tasks.
Academiata fills a gap in university communication. It’s fast, multilingual, and role-adaptive — not just a chatbot but a bridge connecting the entire academic community.
Simple. Smart. Human.
2nd place: 404 Gang
Authors: Zeynep Bicerbay, Kayra Celikoglu, Eylül Kılagöz, Ada Dilara Ozgurel
Project Description: Boosti is a modern learning system — an AI-powered assistant that revolutionizes lecture engagement.
Introducing a virtual university mobile app designed to transform the academic experience for everyone on campus.
Boosti for students:
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AI-generated learning support
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Access to a virtual university environment
Boosti for professors:
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Lecture Pulse to monitor student engagement
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Access to detailed student profiles
Boosti for deans:
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Schedule generator for efficient planning
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Academic reports for data-driven decision-making
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Comprehensive student overviews
Are you ready to discover more about Boosti? Check it out:
3rd place: DJM Team
Authors: Mariia Bahlaieva, Jakub Obłękowski, Daria Stepanenko
Project Description: Nathan is an AI-powered assistant that helps you choose the study program that’s right for you. Using Holland’s RIASEC model, Nathan identifies your core personality type.
Our goal: To make self-discovery engaging, personalized, and actionable. “Nathan doesn’t just ask questions — he listens. Using Holland’s RIASEC model, he decodes your core personality type: Are you a problem-solver? A creative visionary? A natural leader? Then, Schein’s Career Anchors reveal your deepest values: Do you seek autonomy? Stability? Impact? Here’s the magic: every question adapts to your previous answer. It’s career psychology that feels like chatting with a wise friend.” We used n8n automation to build our AI agent. We chose Gemini 2.5 Turbo instead of other models because Google provides the fastest responses. We’ve already tested the bot for handling conversations across multiple devices simultaneously without any issues. n8n can be hosted for free on a local server. We hosted our template website using Lovable.
Check it out: https://preview–akademia-nexus-chat.lovable.app/
3rd place: Jable Team
Authors: Mabel Witikani, Jane Machigere
Project Description: JBL is a social media platform designed specifically for education — a vibrant space where students and teachers connect.
Imagine your favorite social media platform created entirely for learning. With JBL, sharing updates, asking questions, and celebrating education becomes interactive and engaging. On your personal dashboard, you can browse trending memes to make learning fun, connect with classmates, join study groups, and stay organized using your schedule while customizing your experience. In your personal learning hub, you can update your bio, track your study progress, and showcase your interests. Your profile also highlights your activities, like shared memes, joined groups, and posted tips. On the platform, you can share school updates, educational memes, and participate in quizzes — blending learning with fun. Your achievements page lets you celebrate milestones, earning badges not only for academic success but also for community engagement — from sharing helpful content to supporting others in study groups.
Check it out: https://id-preview–573adc88-7016-41ce-9918-8a86e131ad7e.lovable.app/
Honorable mention – Reynu Team
Authors: Reccy Asingwa, Nusura Niyomukiza
Project Description: Campus Connect Hub — where studying meets social life, all in one place!
Campus life can be overwhelming: too many portals to check, no central schedule, limited communication between students and professors, teachers struggling to share resources, scarce library materials, and scattered administrative announcements.
Introducing UTA Campus Hub: All Things Academic & Awesome — one place to study, plan, and enjoy student life.
Key features:
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Campus Schedule – Auto-generated class schedules with room numbers and times.
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Social Garden – A mini social network for clubs, study buddies, and mood sharing.
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Teachers’ Portal – Quick updates, lecture uploads, and smooth communication.
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Your Mood Today – Clickable moods to express your day and share with friends.
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Virtual Library – Easy access to materials, readings, and notes.
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Admin Connect – Direct contact with university administration — no more long queues!
Check it out:
https://ata-campus-connect-hub.lovable.app/
Honorable mention – Ritual TEAM
Author: Alirza Taghizada
Project Description: Ritual is a smart app designed to help you regain control of your time and daily habits. Instead of endless scrolling, it helps you focus on what truly matters by combining time tracking with building productive routines.
What does Ritual offer?
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Precise tracking of work and projects with various timers and the ability to run multiple timers simultaneously.
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Habit building through an intuitive tracker and visual progress tools like a heatmap.
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Detailed statistics showing where your time really goes.
Why choose Ritual?
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Helps improve focus and daily organization.
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Motivates you through progress tracking and streaks.
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Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone seeking better time management.
With Ritual, learning, working, and maintaining daily rituals becomes easier and more intentional.
Check it out: https://preview–ritual-time-keeper-pro.lovable.app/
During this three-day marathon, UTA students demonstrated remarkable creativity, dedication, and teamwork skills, developing innovative solutions based on artificial intelligence and no-code technologies. Their projects not only address real needs within the academic environment but also set new directions for the development of education, communication, and the organization of university life.
We extend our sincere thanks to all teams for their tremendous effort, inspiring ideas, and professional presentations during the hackathon finale. We are proud that our academic community includes such talented young people who passionately create solutions with a real impact on the future of education.
Congratulations to the winners and distinguished teams. We wish you continued success in developing your projects and tackling new technological challenges!
