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CompSoc Newsletter Week 2!
by Charlotte Bridges 30 Apr '23

30 Apr '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [2nd Week] TT2 Newsletter : Competitive Programming Contest + Pi2Go Robot Car Making Hey there! This week, we have two exciting events that you won't want to miss. On Monday, we're hosting a competitive programming lockout contest, and don't forget to mark your calendars for our Saturday social, where we'll be building and programming Pi2Go robot cars. See you there! - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [Events] Competitive Programming: Lockout Contest [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] A fun contest where you only get points for a problem if you solve it before anyone else! There will be problems suited for both beginners and experienced competitive programmers, and we will discuss solutions together after the contest. Snacks will be provided! When: 7-9PM, Monday 1st May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/3Bz7mc0Vu Week 2 Saturday Social: MAKING ROBOT CARS [Pi2Go] Join us at CompSoc to build and program your own robots using Pi2Go. Working in groups, you'll build and program your robots to compete against each other in a series of challenges. And don't worry, we've got you covered with free pizza to keep you fuelled throughout the event. When: 7-11PM, Saturday 6th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/wCcSHBRi [And More...] Check Out OxWoCS! Make sure to join OxWoCS (Oxford Women in CS), a society we're working closely with, if you identify as a woman or woman-adjacent person in CS! They have a host of wonderful events on, including talks, panels and socials. Computer Science is unfortunately a subject with one of the biggest gender gaps in Oxford and worldwide, and addressing this is at the core of OxWoCS. TT TERM CARD [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] [Follow Us] [Web Site]<https://ox.compsoc.net/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/oxcompsoc/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/ox.compsoc/> [Discord] <https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdzpxzUZ2i84x5WyVR36Cg> contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [Our Sponsors] [Bloomberg] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [G-Research] [TPP] Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo> [Designed with BEE]<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…> Designed with BEE<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…>

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CompSoc Newsletter Week 1!
by Charlotte Bridges 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [1st Week] TT1 Newsletter : TT TERM CARD + Video Games Night!! Greetings all, We hope you've all had a relaxing break and are feeling ready for the final term of the year. To help you balance your busy revision schedules and get a much-needed break from your studies, we have an exciting selection of events lined up including competitive programming contests, informative talks, and weekly socials. - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [Events] OUR TERM CARD! [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] We've got an exciting list of events lined up for this term. More details will become available each week via the newsletter and our social media platforms. Week 1 Saturday Social: VIDEO GAMES NIGHT!! [https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency…] To kick off the new term we've got another games night. Come along to enjoy a variety of games, catch up with friends and indulge in some free pizza! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 29th April Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2yWr2E8pF Competitive Programming: Lockout Contest [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] A fun contest where you only get points for a problem if you solve it before anyone else! There will be problems suited for both beginners and experienced competitive programmers, and we will discuss solutions together after the contest. Snacks will be provided! When: 7-9PM, Monday 1st May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/3Bz7mc0Vu [And More...] Career Opportunity From TPP [TPP Artwork] We’re looking for bright and geeky graduates to join our Software Developer team. No experience is required, and many of our successful applicants have never programmed before. If you think logically and enjoy problem solving, then you have the potential to become a great developer. A career at TPP will challenge you every day. In your first few weeks you will be solving real-world problems as you help to develop software used by healthcare professionals and patients across the world. You’ll be part of an agile development team, working on one of the largest real-time databases in the world. You’ll work on a wide variety of projects, ranging from AI assisting clinicians with early diagnosis of cancer to an iOS app helping patients manage their diabetes. Developers at TPP are involved in the full software cycle, and work closely with all teams across the company to scope out new projects and design, develop and deploy our products. To apply, please visit https://tpp-careers.com/roles/software-developer/ News: New Committee Elected in the AGM last term, it is time to welcome the 2023-2024 committee. President: Alex Brown (they/them) Vice-President: Hamzah Qureshi (they/them) Secretary: Charlotte Bridges (she/her) Treasurer: Morgan Banham-Wright (he/him) Social Secretary: Ailin Sadeghian (she/her) Learn to Code Officer: Oscar Mui (he/him) IT Officer: Euan Parr (he/they) Competitive Programming Officers: Leo Lee (he/him) + Yusuf Onur Usumez (he/him) If you have any questions for us, feel free to send us an email to committee(a)ox.compsoc.net (or just reply to this email). Check Out OxWoCS! Make sure to join OxWoCS (Oxford Women in CS), a society we're working closely with, if you identify as a woman or woman-adjacent person in CS! They have a host of wonderful events on, including talks, panels and socials. Computer Science is unfortunately a subject with one of the biggest gender gaps in Oxford and worldwide, and addressing this is at the core of OxWoCS. [Follow Us] [Web Site]<https://ox.compsoc.net/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/oxcompsoc/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/ox.compsoc/> [Discord] <https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdzpxzUZ2i84x5WyVR36Cg> contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [Our Sponsors] [Bloomberg] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [G-Research] [TPP] Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo> [Designed with BEE]<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…> Designed with BEE<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…>

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