Constructor University & BMW hackathon draws record-breaking interest

Press Release, 27 November 2024

Legacy automotive brand BMW is partnering with Bremen, Germany’s Constructor University for an exclusive Hackathon—with the winning team set to put their career into overdrive. The event, the first of its kind in Germany, surpassed expectations, completely filling up shortly after the registration phase began.

From November 29 to December 1, a team of BMW experts will be on hand to guide some 200+ Constructor University students during the Causal Machine Learning hackathon. The Hackathon offers a unique opportunity to tackle real-world challenges using advanced analytics and causal machine learning techniques for a leading global player in the automotive sector: BMW. The event is further proof of CU’s dedication to advancing the local education and economic landscape of Bremen through its continued outreach beyond the academic sector.

In teams of up to 4, participants will work closely with BMW experts and Constructor University faculty (supported by “INDEED – Data Driven Collaborative Decision Making in Complex Industrial Systems”) for the duration of the event. Although primarily geared towards Computer Science, IT and engineering students, anyone with an interest in programming was permitted to apply. After reaching the finish line on December 1, the winner’s circle will be announced the next day as submissions are presented and judged on December 2—and the grand prize will be awarded—a chance to interview directly with BMW and skip the technical screening process. Furthermore, the winners will receive a personalized letter of recommendation on BMW letterhead and be featured on BMW Group’s official social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Facebook, with a combined reach of over 3 million followers.

About Constructor University:

Founded in 2001, Constructor University is a top-ranked, English-language, private university, with a campus in Bremen, Germany. With its interdisciplinary approach, advanced digital learning tools and accredited programs, it equips students with fundamental knowledge, critical thinking and practical skills to build their professional career and address the world’s most pressing challenges.

The University emphasizes a synergetic and entrepreneurial spirit, offering program mentoring from top-tier professors and industry experts. Partner collaborations include the Constructor Institute in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Carnegie Mellon, the National University of Singapore, the University of Geneva, and industry references such as JetBrains and ChemDiv.

Internationality and diversity lie at the heart of Constructor University, with more than 110 nations at its vibrant and close-knit campus community in Bremen. There, students enjoy active campus life, with access to clubs, professional networks and academic counselling, essential to their personal and academic growth.

Research-centric faculty projects at the University are funded by the German Research Foundation, the European Union’s Framework Program for Research and Innovation, and globally leading companies.

The greater Constructor Knowledge ecosystem includes Constructor University in Bremen, Germany, and Constructor Institute in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. It is a provider of education services with education tools, worldwide traditional and online educational services, as well as advisory and strategic services to education customers in the fields of student recruitment, communications, and marketing support.