compsoc-freshers February 2024

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CompSoc Newsletter Week 7!
by Charlotte Bridges 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [6th Week] HT7 Newsletter: Wine & Painting, AGM, Competitive Programming + More!! Good day, Esteemed Correspondent, Dear Members, we are delighted to announce an exciting week ahead! Join us for an evening of creativity and camaraderie at our upcoming Wine and Paint Night! Additionally, mark your calendars for our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, where we'll gather to discuss important matters, including the election of our new committee. We look forward to seeing you there! And don't forget to stay tuned for the following week, as we'll be hosting a week-long online competitive programming heuristic contest! - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Upcoming CompSoc Elections On Saturday 2nd March will be the CompSoc Annual General Meeting, where we'll be holding committee elections. So we're seeking candidates to join the next iteration of the CompSoc committee! The different positions available are: • President • Vice-President • Secretary • Treasurer • Social Secretary • Talks Officer • Learn To Code Officer • Competitive Programming Officer • Cybersecurity Officer • IT Officer To find out more, including what each role entails, check out our election guide here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mAhesJnZ7bGFG6h3NsWtucGYKwzIEn8C/view?usp=…>. To apply for one of the roles above, please fill out this form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA-asoFC6MOkhX9P3dg-_gZsMbSwOX0Lx…>. 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] Wine and Canvas Painting with OxArt and OUCB [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/8g5ux258/qm1/gje/ysr/OxArt.jpeg] Come join us on Wednesday evening for a relaxing late night event after your contact hours! Everyone is welcome to come for free whether or not you’re a member of one of the societies! 🎨🍷💫🌌 Tix available from https://fixr.co/event/wine-and-canvas-painting-x-compsoc-oucbsoc-tickets-33…, grab them quick before they sell out :) FREE wine and food, all painting supplies provided ❤ When: 9-10:30PM, Wednesday 28th February Where: Corpus Christi auditorium, Merton St, Oxford OX1 4JF Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1XU3Pf7oW CompSoc Annual General Meeting [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for our Annual General Meeting, where we discuss YOUR suggestions on how to make the society better... and more importantly, choose/vote in our new committee! Voting is members-only, but we'll appreciate any and all feedback. We'll hear from everyone running and get a solid team together! Please send your motions via the dedicated channel on our Discord and run for roles using the form below before Friday 12pm! Most roles are pretty specialised and not too big of a termly commitment, but would look fancy on a CV and are a great way to show your dedication to CS and tech and be a part of something cool Our Discord (members only - not one yet? Hit the big button at the top of this newsletter, it's only £1!): https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6<https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6?fbclid=IwAR2bVfQe1btEWENvqEbG1FX3XPjj…> We'll round off our last Saturday Social of term with some pizza, fun games and classic CompSoc chaos! DESCRIPTION OF ROLES HERE!!<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mAhesJnZ7bGFG6h3NsWtucGYKwzIEn8C/view?usp=…> APPLY FOR COMMITTEE ROLES HERE!!<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA-asoFC6MOkhX9P3dg-_gZsMbSwOX0Lx…> When: 8PM, Saturday 2nd March Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/6PcMBQpBx Competitive Programming: Heuristic Contest [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for a week-long online heuristics contest running from Saturday 2 March to Sunday 10 March! There will be one problem in the contest, and you will be scored based on how close you can get to the optimal answer. More information and instructions on how to participate can be accessed here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KgNgSSLGQbqNyyScRxnJcbISYaUt7u9qFpWuMv1…>. When: Saturday 2nd - Sunday 10th March Where: https://codeforces.com/group/WfpD43Y7Ig/contests Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1oMLudmNs [And More...] Graduate Analyst Role from TPP We are looking for bright and driven graduates from all disciplines to work on exciting projects in our Analyst team. You will work across a range of healthcare settings to understand requirements, and then collaborate with Software Developers to design new functionality. The role combines aspects of business analysis, systems analysis, and project management. The variety of projects means that you will always have something new to learn. Your first project could be working on functionality to help a hospital manage patient flow in a busy emergency department. On the next, you could be designing and deploying an app for patients in rural communities in China. To apply, please visit https://tpp-careers.com/roles/business-analyst/ 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] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [TPP] [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 6!
by Charlotte Bridges 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [6th Week] HT6 Newsletter: Drink and Destress + Jazz Night!! Greetings chums, This week, prepare to unwind with two exciting events: "Drink and Destress" with OxWoCS and a captivating Jazz Night presented in collaboration with OUCB and Jazz Soc! Join us for a night of relaxation and rhythm, where you can sip, socialize, and sway to the smooth sounds of jazz. - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Upcoming CompSoc Elections On Saturday 2nd March will be the CompSoc Annual General Meeting, where we'll be holding committee elections. So we're seeking candidates to join the next iteration of the CompSoc committee! The different positions available are: • President • Vice-President • Secretary • Treasurer • Social Secretary • Talks Officer • Learn To Code Officer • Competitive Programming Officer • Cybersecurity Officer • IT Officer To find out more, including what each role entails, check out our election guide here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mAhesJnZ7bGFG6h3NsWtucGYKwzIEn8C/view?usp=…>. To apply for one of the roles above, please fill out this form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA-asoFC6MOkhX9P3dg-_gZsMbSwOX0Lx…>. 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] OxWoCS x CompSoc Drink and Destress [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/8g5ux258/cn0/jsj/441/OXO.png] Join OxWoCS and CompSoc on Tuesday 6th February at Oxobar for an evening of drinks and destressing! It's a great way to meet other students from across the university studying Computer Science and related courses. We’ll be there from 8pm onwards, with a limited tab (first come first served!), so this isn't an evening to miss! When: 8PM, Wednesday 21st February Where: Oxo Bar, George St, Oxford OX1 2AQ Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/4cYiPWBUn CompSoc x OUCB x JazzSoc Jazz Night [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/8g5ux258/mbl/20d/amr/Jazz%20Night%2…] Step into a world of jazz at the Mad Hatter this Friday! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring live performances by bands from Jazz Soc. Let the music sweep you off your feet as you enjoy a selection of delightful beverages and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. When: 8PM, Friday 23rd February Where: The Mad Hatter, Iffley Rd, Oxford OX4 1EA Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1UZ1lDGym [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. [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] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [TPP] [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 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [5th Week] HT5 Newsletter: Gavin Lowe Talk, Bar Night, EngSoc Social, Competitive Programming + More!! Hello all, Are you ready to beat those fifth-week blues? We've got some exciting events lined up to lift your spirits! First up, we a talk from Gavin Lowe that I know you've all been waiting for. Next up, we have our bar night with OxWEST and PhysSoc. If you're looking for something a little more chilled out, then head along to our Saturday Social with EngSoc. And finally, we have a competitive programming mashup contest. There's definitely lots to get stuck into this week! - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Upcoming CompSoc Elections On Saturday 2nd March will be the CompSoc Annual General Meeting, where we'll be holding committee elections. So we're seeking candidates to join the next iteration of the CompSoc committee! The different positions available are: • President • Vice-President • Secretary • Treasurer • Social Secretary • Talks Officer • Learn To Code Officer • Competitive Programming Officer • Cybersecurity Officer • IT Officer To find out more, including what each role entails, check out our election guide here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mAhesJnZ7bGFG6h3NsWtucGYKwzIEn8C/view?usp=…>. To apply for one of the roles above, please fill out this form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA-asoFC6MOkhX9P3dg-_gZsMbSwOX0Lx…>. 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] Discovering And Correcting A Deadlock In A Channel Implementation with Gavin Lowe [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/8g5ux258/x2x/sp1/0t4/Concurrent_3.p…] Speaker: Gavin Lowe Abstract: A few years back, when I was preparing an example for the Concurrent Programming course, I discovered a deadlock in my program. I tracked the cause down to the implementation of a channel in the API we used; but I couldn't spot the bug itself by staring at the code. This talk will describe how I used model checking to find the bug: I modelled the channel implementation using the process algebra CSP, and then used the model checker FDR to find the cause of the deadlock. There was a straightforward fix to the bug, which I then verified using CSP and FDR. The talk should be accessible to people with no knowledge of concurrent programming or CSP. When: 5-6PM, Thursday 15th February Where: Lecture Theatre B, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/4SOguHeI7 Bar Night with OxWEST and PhysSoc [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/8g5ux258/1kt/9hr/qbw/Bar%20Night%20…] Come along to our Bar night this Friday with the Oxford Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology and the Oxford University Physics Society !!! We’ll be there from 8pm onwards, with free pizza and a limited tab (first come first served!) — we look forward to seeing you there! When: 8PM, Friday 16th February Where: Christ Church College Bar, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1S608hT8G CompSoc x EngSoc Social [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] What better way to combat the 5th week blues than by joining us and the Oxford University Engineering Society for a chill social. Whether you're looking to hang out with friends or complete some last minute problem sheets, they'll be a ton of sweets, pastries and pizza to keep you going. When: 8PM, Saturday 17th February Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/4kzxXf6uk Competitive Programming: Mashup Contest [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for a classic mashup contest at the UGSA! There will be problems aimed at both beginners and experienced competitors, and of course lots of free snacks. There will also be an opportunity after the contest to discuss some problems and socialise with fellow competitors! When: 7-9PM, Monday 19th February Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/6kI1sdbzJ [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. [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] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [TPP] [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 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [4th Week] HT4 Newsletter: Dessert Night, David J. Malan Talk, Study Social + More!! Greetings all, 4th week is definitely gonna be an action-packed one with all the events we have going on. Starting off the week, we have a competitive programming talk on wavelet trees, as well as a dessert night in collaboration with OUCB! Later on in the week we have a cybersecurity talk from Harvard Professor David J. Malan and a study social in collaboration with OxWEST! - 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: Wavelet Tree Talk [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for an introduction to the Wavelet Tree, an advanced and powerful data structure that can be used to solve many competitive programming problems! There will also be an opportunity to socialise and discuss with other competitive programmers afterwards in the Undergraduate Social Area. Free snacks are of course provided! When: 7-9PM, Monday 5th February Where: Lecture Theatre A, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1nqeyVCBJ OUCB x CompSoc Dessert Night [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us and the Oxford University Chemistry and Biochemistry Society at G&Ds for a chill social with £6 off your chosen dessert!! When: 7PM, Tuesday 6th February Where: George & Davis, Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HS Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1QTy0ANtm Cybersecurity Talk From David J. Malan [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] About The Speaker: David J. Malan is a Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science at Harvard University, and is best known for teaching the course CS50. Abstract: A brief introduction to cybersecurity. Last year, the most common password, by one measure, was 123456. And the fourth-most common password was ... password. Suffice it to say we can do better, but there are trade-offs. Learn how you can keep your own computer and phone (more) secure. Just how private are your emails and texts? What's end-to-end encryption? And just what does incognito mode do? All this and more. When: 5-6PM, Thursday 8th February Where: Lecture Theatre B, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2K4M5sFuz Cafe Study Date With OxWEST [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Mark your calendars to join us and the Oxford Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology for a cafe (study) social! We’ll be in New Ground Coffee, Ship Street between 3-5pm next Saturday 10th February. Free coffee and pastries will be available on a first come, first serve basis ☕️🥐 hope to see you there! When: 3-5PM, Saturday 10th February Where: New Ground Coffee 6, St Michael's Mansion, Ship St, Oxford OX1 3DE Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1RUO9PUCZ [And More...] Vanderbilt School of Engineering Event [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] RSVP at https://apply.vanderbilt.edu/register/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. [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] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [TPP] [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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