On November 22nd, 2025, join the International Programming Proggy-Buggy Contest from DataArt. This year it’s teams only. You and your teammates will face 13 algorithmic problems, some simple, some that’ll make you think twice. Choose any programming language you like, code from anywhere (online or one of our offline hubs. All you need is a laptop and a stable internet connection. Whether you’ve been coding for years or are just starting out, it’s a fun way to test your skills, learn something new, and see how far you can go in 42 minutes. Proggy-Buggy Contest 2025 November 22nd, 2025. 10:00 UTC Register How to Register a…
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The purpose of the competition is to intensify the research efforts of students, stimulate interest in science and technology among young people, as well as to help solve problems and tackle practical tasks in the area of artificial intelligence. Students (trainees) who are pursuing higher education at the bachelor’s and master’s degree level (referred to as students) in higher education institutions of Ukraine, regardless of ownership and subordination, including foreigners and stateless persons studying in these educational institutions, students of higher education institutions of other countries, may participate in the Competition. The Organizing Committee oversees the organization, conduct, and compliance…
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The Ultimate Question and the Contest Inspiration The concept of a 42-minute time limit is derived from “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” a book by Douglas Adams. In the story, a unique computer named Deep Thought is programmed to answer the “Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything” and provide the key to solving all the problems in the universe. After seven million years of continuous calculations, the computer finally revealed the answer: “42.” Another concept inspired by the book is the name of our Spring competition. It’s called the Towel Contest and is held on Towel Day,…
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Mark your calendars for May 25, 2024, and don’t forget to take a towel! We invite you to participate in the annual informal International Programming Proggy-Buggy Towel Contest. Why a towel? The concept of a Proggy-Buggy Contest is derived from Douglas Adams’s book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. As you know, we are fans of this novel (42 minutes, towels, traveling, etc.). Spring Contest is called the Towel Contest and is held on Towel Day. It is celebrated worldwide every year on May 25th as a tribute to the author Douglas Adams by his fans. The towel is the…
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Maker Faire is a large-scale event that brings together makers, inventors, and scientists to open new horizons in technical creativity and innovation. The event was created for everyone who has long wanted to improve their knowledge in science and technology, communicate with like-minded people and present their achievements. ⏰ When: March 2 at 11:00 a.m. 📌 Where: KPI Scientific and Technical Library 📝️️️️️ Entry is free with prior registration. https://2event.com.ua/events/1867703#/ ‼️ You can place your works at the fair. To do this, you need to register by February 27 inclusive. https://kyiv.makerfaire.com/call-for-makers/ 📋️️️️️ Learn more about the festival. https://kyiv.makerfaire.com/
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The Graduate Scholarship Scheme for Ukraine Refugees offers full financial support to pursue graduate study at Oxford for those who have been displaced within or outside Ukraine. Thanks to the generous support of the University and its colleges, as well as donors and funding partners, up to 20 graduate scholarships for one-year full-time postgraduate courses (master’s) will be awarded for the 2022-23 academic year. The scholarships are open to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria below and have been selected for a place on one of the eligible master’s courses (see the Eligibility section of this page for further details). Courses are…
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Want to become a professional developer in the trending crypto industry? Then we invite you to the start of the next Hackademy stream, which is already on Monday, February 21! What do you need? • fill in the form; • pass the HackerRank exam; • be a motivated student, ready to immerse yourself in the study of 12 (full-time) or 24 weeks (part-time) in the world of coding, cloud-native technologies and Blockchain. Training takes 6-8 hours a day if it’s full-time, and half as long if it’s part-time; Taught in English; Training takes place online and is completely free. Course…