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CompSoc Newsletter Week 6!
by Charlotte Bridges 29 May '23

29 May '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [6th Week] TT6 Newsletter: T-Shirt Design Competition With Art Soc + Competitive Programming Contest!! Greetings everyone We've got an action-packed week ahead with two incredible events that you won't want to miss. Get ready for a week-long remote competitive programming contest, and at our upcoming Saturday Social, you have the opportunity to get creative, no matter your art ability, by designing some t-shirts. 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: Remote Long/Heuristic Contest [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for a week-long online heuristics contest running from Tuesday to Sunday! There will be two problems - one specifically for solving with Haskell and one for all languages. You will be scored based on how close you can get to the optimal answer. Instructions on how to participate can be accessed by the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oIgK04ohhU3BuuGGUWqwnmHxbhGDpQn13ZLioOn… When: Tuesday 30th May - Sunday 4th June Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/3um1ncaPd Week 6 Saturday Social: T-Shirt Design Competition With Art Soc [T-Shirts] Get ready to unleash your inner-artist in our exciting t-shirt design competition, held in collaboration with Art Soc. We'll also be using AI to generate some design concepts. We can't wait to see the incredible designs you'll bring to life! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 3rd June Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/GfQZ3zCy [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 5!
by Charlotte Bridges 23 May '23

23 May '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [5th Week] TT5 Newsletter: Systems Security Talk, College Bar Crawl (Rescheduled) and Competitive Programming Contest!! Hey there Are you ready to beat those fifth-week blues? We've got some exciting events lined up to lift your spirits! First up, we have a Systems Security Research Project Showcase from a past CompSoc member that you won't want to miss. Next up, we have a week-long remote competitive programming happening throughout 6th week. And guess what? The college bar crawl is back this weekend (third time lucky!). - 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] Systems Security Research Project Showcase [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] About our speaker: Jack Sturgess is currently a researcher in the Systems Security group. The group does cutting edge research in malware, authentication and biometrics, mobile payments, IoT, satellites, drones and electric vehicles. When: 5-6PM, Thursday 25th May Where: Lecture Theatre B, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/183sRTJuT Week 5 Saturday Social: COLLEGE BAR CRAWL [Bar] Join us for an exciting college bar crawl this weekend! Come along to checkout the different college bars and try their signature college cocktails. We'll start at Christ Church JCR and move to St Peter's, New, Corpus Christi and more! See you there! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 27th May Where: Christ Church College JCR, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2N0pN10Oj Competitive Programming: Remote Long/Heuristic Contest [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for a week-long online heuristics contest! There will be two problems - one specifically for solving with Haskell, and one for all languages. You will be scored based on how close you can get to the optimal answer. The link will be sent to you on next week's newsletter. When: Week 6 Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1e7oVwVwM [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 4!
by Charlotte Bridges 15 May '23

15 May '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [4th Week] TT4 Newsletter : Competitive Programming Contest + College Bar Crawl (Rescheduled)!! Hi everybody To start off the week, we have a short competitive programming contest followed by a discussion about the problems. But that's not all. Last week's college bar crawl is back on, and we've rescheduled it for this weekend! Make sure to save the date! - 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: Short Contest + Algorithmic Discussion [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for a classic Codeforces-style 1 hour programming contest! There will be problems suitable for both beginners and experienced competitive programmers. After the contest, we will have a discussion session about the problems and how we approached them. Snacks will be provided as always! When: 7-9PM, Monday 15th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2DFKpaqp7 Week 4 Saturday Social: COLLEGE BAR CRAWL [Bar] Join us for an exciting college bar crawl this weekend! Come along to checkout the different college bars and try their signature college cocktails. We'll start at Christ Church and move to Jesus, Hertford, St Peter's and more! See you there! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 20th May Where: Christ Church College, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2x5lUDFDo [And More...] Immers-eXpo: Present and Future of Mixed Reality Research Free in-person event (including refreshments and drinks). Registration required. Curious about virtual/augmented reality or the metaverse? Interested in trying the latest technology and meeting its pioneers? Intrigued to learn how this technology can be harnessed in academic research? Then join us for the Immers-eXpo: Present and Future of Mixed Reality Research, the yearly showcase of immersive technologies in Oxford. This 5th anniversary edition of the event will bring to Oxford industry leaders as well as academics who pioneer the use of this technology in research. The event will feature live demonstrations, stalls, and opportunities to network. Lightning talks given by academic and industry leaders will introduce participants to the use of immersive technologies in a variety of disciplines including education, medicine, robotics, mental health, cultural heritage, performance arts and more. Registration is required and can be completed here: https://immersexpo23.eventbrite.co.uk Programme overview: 13:30-14:30: Registration and Refreshments 14:30-15:30: Academic talks 15:30-16:30: Stalls, live demonstrations and tea 16:30-17:30: Industry and academic talks 17:30-19:00: Networking and drinks The event is organized by the Oxford X-Reality Hub in collaboration with the Jesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub and is kindly sponsored by MPLS Enterprise. For more information, contact v-hub(a)it.ox.ac.uk. When: 1:30-7PM, Friday 19th May Where: Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub at Jesus College, Oxford 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 3!
by Charlotte Bridges 08 May '23

08 May '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [3rd Week] TT3 Newsletter : College Bar Crawl, Competitive Programming Contest + More!! Hello everyone Get ready for an exciting week ahead!. We've got two amazing events lined up that you won't want to miss. This weekend we've organised a college bar crawl, and the beginning of next week, we're holding another competitive programming contest. So whether you're looking to socialise or code, we've got you covered. - 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] Week 3 Saturday Social: COLLEGE BAR CRAWL [Bar] Join us for an exciting college bar crawl this weekend! Come along to checkout the different college bars and try their signature college cocktails. We'll start at Christ Church JCR and move to Jesus, Hertford, St Peter's and more! See you there! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 13th May Where: Christ Church College JCR, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2wrxMufD9 Competitive Programming: Short Contest + Algorithmic Discussion [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for a classic Codeforces-style 1 hour programming contest! There will be problems suitable for both beginners and experienced competitive programmers. After the contest, we will have a discussion session about the problems and how we approached them. Snacks will be provided as always! When: 7-9PM, Monday 15th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2DFKpaqp7 [And More...] Immers-eXpo: Present and Future of Mixed Reality Research Free in-person event (including refreshments and drinks). Registration required. Curious about virtual/augmented reality or the metaverse? Interested in trying the latest technology and meeting its pioneers? Intrigued to learn how this technology can be harnessed in academic research? Then join us for the Immers-eXpo: Present and Future of Mixed Reality Research, the yearly showcase of immersive technologies in Oxford. This 5th anniversary edition of the event will bring to Oxford industry leaders as well as academics who pioneer the use of this technology in research. The event will feature live demonstrations, stalls, and opportunities to network. Lightning talks given by academic and industry leaders will introduce participants to the use of immersive technologies in a variety of disciplines including education, medicine, robotics, mental health, cultural heritage, performance arts and more. Registration is required and can be completed here: https://immersexpo23.eventbrite.co.uk Programme overview: 13:30-14:30: Registration and Refreshments 14:30-15:30: Academic talks 15:30-16:30: Stalls, live demonstrations and tea 16:30-17:30: Industry and academic talks 17:30-19:00: Networking and drinks The event is organized by the Oxford X-Reality Hub in collaboration with the Jesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub and is kindly sponsored by MPLS Enterprise. For more information, contact v-hub(a)it.ox.ac.uk. When: 1:30-7PM, Friday 19th May Where: Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub at Jesus College, Oxford Part-time work available for people interested in ML products A message from Oxford graduate Kyle Duffy: I’m a recent Oxford grad (graduated 2022) and I do some part-time contract work for clients that are building applications with machine learning components. I’m looking to expand my operations by bringing on more people who are interested in working as part-time contractors. The positions are paid by the hour, and are a great way to get professional experience (and some extra money) as a student. I put together this google form<https://forms.gle/KPWLzqXBxSCPgSxs9> for anyone to fill out if they’re interested. 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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