FAQs
What is a case competition?
It is a situation-based competition where participants, as a team, will work for the best solution pertaining to a case study, either in the field of business, technology, legendary mythical creatures, or anything else, within a given time-frame.
What will I do in it?
As a participant, you will first be introduced (or have prior knowledge) to the relevant topics pertaining to the case study.
Then, the case study will be released and you can digest, process, take a recess, and progress to piecing together your brilliant solution to said issue!
Finally, you will go head to head against other competitors and pitch to the judges why your solution is the best.
Where does the UN SDGs come in?
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) comes in to tie with this competition by being the backbone of our case studies. Our case studies were greatly inspired by elements from the SDGs because we feel that the UN SDGs is one of the most urgent and important efforts that humanity as a whole is currently undertaking in terms of global progress towards a better future.
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Join us in contributing and be a part of this historic movement!
Must I know about the SDG beforehand?
Not necessarily!
Although knowing about it beforehand would give you a better insight into the SDGs and will allow you to make a more thorough and holistic solution, we will give you the necessary information and suggested readings after you have been selected as a participant!
Will NICOT be just a case competition?
Of course not!
One of the main goals of NICOT is to create networks between Newcastle University students that transcends geographical limitations. Hence, in NICOT sports, socialising, and entertainment awaits to accompany you in creating the best solution for the given case studies.