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HYPED is a team of students at the University of Edinburgh dedicated to developing the Hyperloop concept and inspiring future generations about engineering. We are the best Hyperloop team in the UK, having received awards from SpaceX, Virgin Hyperloop One and Institution of Civil Engineers.

Hyperloop is a proposed network of near-vacuum steel tubes to transport humans and cargo in magnetically levitating pods.

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HYPED strives to provide an innovation-centred ecosystem for university students to develop the necessary skills for their professional careers and generate value towards Hyperloop development. Through engaging with the public about our initiatives, HYPED aims to inspire future generations about STEM and expand the Hyperloop and high-speed transportation community.

We strive to achieve ambitious goals that set us apart from other student societies at the University. We trust the elected Committee to set goals for the season that reflect the interest of all the members.

As a large society, we strive to integrate all teams of HYPED so every member recognises the society goals we want to achieve in the year. We hold regular TeamSyncs, where the society meets to update members on the developments of the teams, in addition to regular society-wide updates at meetings and through our newsletters. We rely on our members’ engagement and curiosity to seek to learn more about other society projects.

Our Committee members are responsible for managing society workflows to keep the society on timeline towards its goals. The Committee meets weekly to evaluate the progress of each team and mitigate project risks. They are entrusted to make decisions that reflect the goals of the society. They work closely with our members to gain feedback about our workflow, so we can adapt accordingly while still achieving our goals.

Workflows across the different teams require varying levels of commitment, where there is not a “one size fits all” solution for any member. We pride ourselves in the flexibility of work: working around other University commitments while being considerate of others’ time.

We want our members to understand the tangible outputs of a year’s work. These outputs have associated timelines according to which we shape week-to-week tasks for our members to complete on time. We use good judgement to accomplish our weekly tasks with respect to deadlines and the schedules of our members and external collaborators. We want our members to feel a sense of belonging where they share the same drive to achieve the society's goals and feel like their contribution is valued and celebrated by teammates.

The University of Edinburgh's multi-cultural and interdisciplinary student-led Hyperloop team. We encourage students from all academic backgrounds to get involved as we believe everyone has something valuable to contribute.

Meet our teams

Our teams are divided into:

1) The Committee

2) Dynamics

3) Electronics

4) Propulsion

5) Simulations

6) Software

7) Static

8) Research

9) Outreach

10) European Hyperlook Week

11) Marketing

12) Sponsorship

We're so glad you are interested in joining our team!

Click here to fill out our enquiry form and our team will get back to you as quickly as possible.

HYPED endeavours to contribute to the betterment of humanity, through promoting awareness of Hyperloop technology and its sustainable effects. To stay true to our mission and further our vision, we hold members to uphold our core values:

Sustainability - Hyperloop is all about sustainable transportation, and that is what we, as a society, want to bring to the world. It is an important balance to further innovation and human progress while also being conscious of environmental impact.

Innovation - Our members reshape what we know into new ideas that challenge the status quo.

Curiosity - Each member takes on the mission of HYPED because they are intrigued and motivated by what the future of Hyperloop and high speed transportation will hold. They are challenged by their task, but are determined to find the optimal solution.

Engagement - Working together is how we are able to achieve our society goals. Our members are ambitious and focused, trusted to exercise their judgement to make decisions. Most importantly, we enjoy the work we do for the society and those we work with. We collaborate together, teach each other, and learn from each other to better each member.

Respect - For any group of people to work well together, there needs to be a base layer of respect for each other and the work each person does. It is understood that our members will work at different levels and that mistakes will happen. These mistakes are addressed in a constructive manner.

Responsibility - Each member takes on the responsibility of delivering tasks that they take on to the best of their ability, and to work with their team in a way that abides by these values. 

Accountability - As a student team, we are still learning. We admit our mistakes and develop a plan on how to move forward and improve by learning from these situations.

It is our focus at HYPED to ensure that all members feel a sense of belonging within the society and enjoy the work they do. We recruit University students disregarding one’s academic background or personal identity. We not only respect the differences among our members, but we ensure an environment in which everyone can feel comfortable, heard and included. We do not discriminate in recruitment, society initiatives, partners, or members of our community. We strive to foster an environment where our members can progress in their professional careers through helping them achieve their personal goals and be an active, collaborative member in our community.