Impact Case Studies Learning & Teaching

Reimagining problem-based learning through hackathon pedagogy

Competitive collaboration in action: a structured, industry-facing learning experience that combined teamwork, voluntary participation, authentic assessment, and staged competition.

20th March 2026

University of Chester Business School

Our students' future careers are our greatest priority. Strong industry links help us to bring the real world into the classroom and offer unrivalled employment-related opportunities alongside professional skills development.

Students flourish as business professionals at the University of Chester. Study with us and step into your future career with a business school which really cares about its students. We offer outstanding teaching in a world-class environment and provide impactful research to serve the international business community and contribute to society.

We have a dedicated business school situated at the Queen's Park in Chester, offering state-of-the-art business facilities in an idyllic setting. It is right on the banks of the River Dee and just a few minutes from the centre of Chester.