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Week 7 Newsletter
by Cameron Alsop 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Hello All, This week brings us our termly LAN party. Please note there is no event this Wednesday. We also have some announcements for a few external events LAN Night<https://www.facebook.com/events/788232744639309/> Undergraduate Social Area - 7:00pm Friday (7th week) Bring your laptop (or desktop if you're brave enough!) down to the UGSA for games and refreshments. Past games have included Minecraft, Quake, Artemis, and many others, but feel free to bring anything else! Geek Night 7<https://www.facebook.com/events/410095822512522/> Undergraduate Social Area - 7:00pm Saturday (7th week) Our seventh geek night of term. Come along for the usual chatting, games, coding and refreshments. Hack Cambridge<https://www.hackcambridge.com/> You are invited to an unforgettable hackathon happening on January 30-31 at the University of Cambridge. For 24 hours you will work with 400 of the most passionate and talented students from all over the world. This the perfect opportunity to get involved in something fun, make a lot of like-minded friends, and work on solving some of the most important problems facing the world. You will also have a chance to work along-side mentors from tech firms, hedge funds, and other amazing organisations. Who knows, you might even win thousands of pounds worth of prizes, or found the next hot startup yourself! Apply now at http://www.hackcambridge.com<http://www.hackcambridge.com/>. IN[SCI]TE Undergraduate Conference<http://inscite.co/speakers/> Are you looking to give a talk at a conference? We have just the right opportunity for you - we are still accepting applications for speakers! The deadline is Friday 8th Week. Go to inscite.co/speakers/<http://inscite.co/speakers/> to find out what the ideal talk looks like and submit an application, or send the facebook page a message if you have any questions. This a great opportunity to develop your presentation skills and will look really good on your CV. All speakers will be offered training on how to give a talk by the Careers Service; presenting is an invaluable skill! What is IN[SCI]TE? IN[SCI]TE is a new interdisciplinary science, technology, and engineering conference, which will take place on Monday and Tuesday of 0th Week Trinity Term 2016. IN[SCI]TE is run by undergrads, and the talks will be both delivered by and aimed at undergrads. The aims for IN[SCI]TE are to broaden the knowledge and awareness of science undergrads outside their field of study, to provide a setting for undergrads to give a talk at a scientific conference during their degree, and to inspire future scientists to enter areas of work that cross the boundaries in science. To keep up to date with the conference, like us on facebook.com/insciteco<http://facebook.com/insciteco>, and follow us @insciteco. Bank of America Merrill Lynch - Technology Opportunities<http://campus.bankofamerica.com/> Technology drives change that keeps us ahead of the competition, so join our world class programme and fulfill your need for a rewarding career. Be part of that change. Whether you graduate in 2016, 2017 or 2018 we have numerous career opportunities for you in London, Dublin and Chester. Graduating in 2018 – Insight Programmes. Did you know that you can accelerate your career by participating in a pre-internship insight programme? By taking part in an insight programme during your first year of a three year degree, or second year of a four year degree, you have the opportunity to be fast-tracked and earn a place on our summer internship programme the following year. Deadline: 7 January 2016 Graduating in 2017 – Summer Internships/Industrial Placements A 10-week internship or longer fixed term placement is your opportunity to gain an insight into working life at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, to network with our employees and develop your skills. You’ll work alongside colleagues of all levels and participate in project work that has a real impact on our business. Deadline: 26 November 2015 Graduating in 2016 – Full Time programmes Technology drives change, so join our world class programme and begin a rewarding career. Deadline: 26 November 2015 [cid:part4.07070707.01010209@ox.compsoc.net] Cameron Alsop President - Oxford University Computer Society president(a)ox.compsoc.net<mailto:president@ox.compsoc.net>

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Week 6 Newsletter
by Cameron Alsop 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

Hello All, Please note that this weeks Tech Talk by metaswitch has been postponed until 8th week. We also have a message from our sponsor Ensoft. Geek Night 6<https://www.facebook.com/events/1021752624542145/> Undergraduate Social Area - 7:00pm Saturday (5th week) Our sixth geek night of term. Come along for the usual chatting, games, coding and refreshments. Learn to Code<http://goo.gl/forms/XT80krMLjR> The Committee are looking into the feasibility of restarting Learn to Code next term (Hilary), and so we've put together a short survey to gauge interest. You can find the survey here:http://goo.gl/forms/XT80krMLjR If you're at all interested in coming along to Learn to Code, please fill it in! Completing the survey is by no means an obligation to attend - we just want to get an idea of how many people might be interested, and when people might have time to attend. If you have any questions, you can contact the Committee at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net. Ensoft - Software Development Careers and Internships<http://www.ensoft.co.uk/careers> Are you looking to start a career next September in technology? Or looking for an internship next summer? Interested in a small company with a great culture, that's also very successful and offers a graduate starting salary of £35,000, or £20,000 pro-rata for interns? Ensoft develops software that connects the world. The Internet depends every day on the code we write - it's challenging work that matters. It’s also fun - being really good at writing complex software is what we enjoy. We've grown by taking a few of the best Oxbridge graduates each year, and investing heavily in their training. It's an ideal environment for bright, creative people who want to develop rapidly. If you bring the computer science knowledge and coding skills needed to tame Internet-scale complex systems, you can solve challenging problems as part of a world-class software engineering team. Our application process is very simple: * Email a CV to <mailto:recruitment@ensoft.co.uk> recruitment(a)ensoft.co.uk<mailto:recruitment@ensoft.co.uk> by midnight on Tuesday 24th November * Interviews (lasting no more than 2 hours) are held the following Tuesday at The University Club, Mansfield Road, Oxford. * If successful, you'll have a firm offer quickly. You can find more details on www.ensoft.co.uk/careers<http://www.ensoft.co.uk/careers>, or get reminders by following us on Twitter (@ensoftuk) or Facebook (ensoftuk). But I would encourage you to apply soon. Whilst everything is designed to take up as little of your time as we can, it is still very competitive for places. Thanks for your time, Jon Turnbull Chief Executive Officer, Ensoft [cid:part4.07070707.01010209@ox.compsoc.net] Cameron Alsop President - Oxford University Computer Society president(a)ox.compsoc.net<mailto:president@ox.compsoc.net>

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Week 5 Newsletter
by Cameron Alsop 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

Hello All, This week we're having our Termly General Meeting instead of our usual Tech Talk. Termly General Meeting<https://www.facebook.com/events/169605013384588/> UGSA - 7:00pm Wednesday (5th week) Our termly general meeting is the chance for the committee to report our progress to members, and for members to vote and submit motions to influence the direction of the society. All are welcome to attend but you must be a member to submit or vote on actions. Please submit any questions or motions to the committee at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net. If you are unable to make the meeting, you are still able to have your vote counted by proxy. Let one of the committee know if you wish to do this, or if you know someone else attending they can vote on your behalf. Food and drink will be provided. Geek Night 5<https://www.facebook.com/events/714034468698174/> Undergraduate Social Area - 7:00pm Saturday (5th week) Our fifth geek night of term. Come along for the usual chatting, games, coding and refreshments. Learn to Code<http://goo.gl/forms/XT80krMLjR> The Committee are looking into the feasibility of restarting Learn to Code next term (Hilary), and so we've put together a short survey to gauge interest. You can find the survey here:http://goo.gl/forms/XT80krMLjR If you're at all interested in coming along to Learn to Code, please fill it in! Completing the survey is by no means an obligation to attend - we just want to get an idea of how many people might be interested, and when people might have time to attend. If you have any questions, you can contact the Committee at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net. Bank of America Merrill Lynch - Technology Opportunities<https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?owner=5028110&ownertype=fair…> Technology drives change that keeps us ahead of the competition, so join our world class programme and fulfill your need for a rewarding career. Be part of that change. Whether you graduate in 2016, 2017 or 2018 we have numerous career opportunities for you in London, Dublin and Chester. Graduating in 2018 – Insight Programmes. Did you know that you can accelerate your career by participating in a pre-internship insight programme? By taking part in an insight programme during your first year of a three year degree, or second year of a four year degree, you have the opportunity to be fast-tracked and earn a place on our summer internship programme the following year. Deadline: 7 January 2016 Graduating in 2017 – Summer Internships/Industrial Placements A 10-week internship or longer fixed term placement is your opportunity to gain an insight into working life at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, to network with our employees and develop your skills. You’ll work alongside colleagues of all levels and participate in project work that has a real impact on our business. Deadline: 26 November 2015 Graduating in 2016 – Full Time programmes Technology drives change, so join our world class programme and begin a rewarding career. Deadline: 26 November 2015 Apply now at baml.com/campusEMEA [cid:part4.07070707.01010209@ox.compsoc.net] Cameron Alsop President - Oxford University Computer Society president(a)ox.compsoc.net<mailto:president@ox.compsoc.net>

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Week 4 External Events
by Cameron Alsop 04 Nov '15

04 Nov '15

Hello Everyone, In order to avoid spamming your email with all the events we're informed about, we're going to start doing a weekly digest of all the external events we think you might be interested in, as well as a quick reminder about some of our own events. There will be a similar weekly email for job opportunities on the compsoc-jobs mailing list - go to our website to find out how to sign up. Netcraft - Stealing App Credentials for Fun & Profit<https://www.facebook.com/events/409242325937808/> Lecture Theatre A - 7:00pm Wednesday (4th week) Netcraft are running a workshop where you can learn how to find networking vulnerabilities in apps used by millions of people. Bring your own laptop, phone or tablet to take part. Netcraft has discovered a large number of Android & IOS apps which do not implement SSL certificate validation correctly – allowing an attacker to carry out a ‘man-in-the-middle attack’, where they place themselves between the app and the real server. We will give a short tutorial outlining and illustrating the concept, followed by a hands-on competition to see who can MitM the apps used by the largest number of people in the time available. Netcraft staff will be available when you want help. Food & drinks will be provided. IN[SCI]TE Undergraduate Conference<http://inscite.co/speakers/> Are you looking to give a talk at a conference? We have just the right opportunity for you! IN[SCI]TE is a new interdisciplinary science, technology, and engineering conference, which will take place on Monday and Tuesday of 0th Week Trinity Term 2016. IN[SCI]TE is run by undergrads, and the talks will be both delivered by and aimed at undergrads. The aims for IN[SCI]TE are to broaden the knowledge and awareness of science undergrads outside their field of study, to provide a setting for undergrads to give a talk at a scientific conference during their degree, and to inspire future scientists to enter areas of work that cross the boundaries in science. We are now accepting applications for speakers! Submit an application at inscite.co/speakers/<http://inscite.co/speakers/>, or send the facebook page a message if you have any questions/to express interest. To keep up to date with the conference, like us on facebook.com/insciteco<http://facebook.com/insciteco>, and follow us @insciteco. Palantir Tech Talk Lecture Theatre A, Wolfson Building - 1:00pm Tuesday (5th week) Palantir is a company of individual who are passionate about building world-class data integratuin and analysis software. If you want to work on the global problems you read about on the front page of the newspaper, we want you to come work with us. Pizza will be provided! Qubit Lecture Theatre A - 1:00pm Thursday (4th week) Based out of our super swanky Covent Garden office and founded by four ex-Googlers who met before Google was Google, we are leading digital innovation in customer experience. At Qubit you’re a pioneer from day one and the emphasis is on you from day one to voice it, own it, do it: and now we’re looking for our superstar graduates of tomorrow. If you’re creative, trustworthy and driven we want to hear from you! We’re also bringing pizza 🍕🍕 and techie treats! Speaker: Suga graduated from Oxford in 2014 with a Maths degree and is now our Big Data Analyst. See why she she chose to come back to Qubit after spending her summer as an intern in the Client Services team. OxFEST Application Booster Workshop – 40min skill practice sessions offered by Shell, BlackRock & Morgan Stanley<https://www.facebook.com/events/1643215585950392/1646133995658551/> St Johns College, 2:00 - 4:00pm, Friday (4th Week) OxFEST has invited 3 of our sponsors, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock & Shell, to co-host this event. Each of the sponsors will lead a session on a particular skill essential to a good result for internship or job applications. For example, Shell is offering an interactive session on how to build an outstanding CV to guarantee passing onto the next round, while BlackRock and Morgan Stanley are focussing on interviews and presentation. Each skill session is 40 minutes long. There is a limited number of spaces (15 participants per session), with places reserved for those who sign up in advance. Please choose the relevant session(s) at this link: http://oxfest.simplybook.me/sheduler/manage/event/1/ Each participant is allowed to book up to two skill sessions. Representatives from all sponsors will be around for you to talk to in reception if you’re not in the signed up sessions. Food and drink will be provided. [cid:part4.07070707.01010209@ox.compsoc.net] Cameron Alsop President - Oxford University Computer Society president(a)ox.compsoc.net<mailto:president@ox.compsoc.net>

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Week 4 Newsletter
by Cameron Alsop 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Hello All, Netcraft are doing a talk and workshop on vulnerabilities in apps this Wednesday, as well as our usual geek night. We also have advanced notice about our TGM in 5th week, and an external talk from Ensoft. Netcraft - Stealing App Credentials for Fun & Profit<https://www.facebook.com/events/409242325937808/> Lecture Theatre A - 7:00pm Wednesday (4th week) Netcraft are running a workshop where you can learn how to find networking vulnerabilities in apps used by millions of people. Bring your own laptop, phone or tablet to take part. Netcraft has discovered a large number of Android & IOS apps which do not implement SSL certificate validation correctly – allowing an attacker to carry out a ‘man-in-the-middle attack’, where they place themselves between the app and the real server. We will give a short tutorial outlining and illustrating the concept, followed by a hands-on competition to see who can MitM the apps used by the largest number of people in the time available. Netcraft staff will be available when you want help. Food & drinks will be provided. Geek Night 4<https://www.facebook.com/events/483961018443397/> Undergraduate Social Area - 7:00pm Saturday (4th week) Our fourth geek night of term. Come along for the usual chatting, games, coding and refreshments. Termly General Meeting<https://www.facebook.com/events/169605013384588/> UGSA - 7:00pm Wednesday (5th week) Our termly general meeting is the chance for the committee to report our progress to members, and for members to vote and submit motions to influence the direction of the society. All are welcome to attend but you must be a member to submit or vote on actions. Please submit any questions or motions to the committee at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net. Ensoft Technical Lecture Lecture Theatre A - 1:00pm Tuesday (6th week) Saving the world one handset at a time: mobile phones and building the Internet The mobile phone is transforming lives across the planet, and is becoming the primary gateway to the Internet for billions of people. Beyond the handset, this evolution poses daunting technical challenges for the construction of the Internet infrastructure, and the complex software that brings the network itself to life. This talk is an accessible introduction to large-scale mobile networking today, from both real-world and computer science perspectives. The presenter is Director & CTO of Ensoft, whose experience includes helping to bring into existence the Guinness Book of Records' "World's Highest Capacity Internet Router". Free food and drink will also be provided. [cid:part4.07070707.01010209@ox.compsoc.net] Cameron Alsop President - Oxford University Computer Society president(a)ox.compsoc.net<mailto:president@ox.compsoc.net>

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