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CompSoc Newsletter - Week 4!
by Chun Cheung 18 May '26

18 May '26

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [4th Week] Trinity Term Week 4 Newsletter Halfway Through Trinity: Contests, Ice Cream, Talks! program greetings print *, 'heeey CompSoc!' end program We're halfway through Trinity! Sadly, this also means it's almost time to bid our goodbyes to event-packed weeks (and hello to our upcoming exams; or goodbye if you're done already, good for you). Let's mark this halfway checkpoint with a blast of events: a Competitive Programming Contest on Monday; a talk by our sponsor Jump Trading on Tuesday; a G&Ds social (nom) on Wednesday; a talk by one of our former presidents and SWAG officers Hera Brown on Thursday; nothing on friday somehow; and a Learn-to-Code session, a CTF Night, AND a Module Info Session on Saturday! Good luck on your exams / thesis / projects; and check out an event from our friends over at FLOSS (at the bottom of this newsletter)! — Acie/Amos, CompSoc Vice President Fun Computing Fact: Want to build a simple, graphical, working machine that can basically act as a computer and run it on your laptop / desktop / tablet / whatever? Look no further than everyone's (possibly not) favourite slideshow tool: PowerPoint! Yes, PowerPoint (and actually most slideshow / presentation tools supporting animations on click) is Turing complete*! In fact, there's even a SIGBOVIK<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNjxe8ShM-8> entry about this.<https://tomwildenhain.com/PowerPointTM/Paper.pdf> Now you know what to make in your free weekends :) * not guaranteed to be efficient or simple or painless to build a computer in though Slide from the SIGBOVIK presentation: [PowerPoint Turing Machine] Still not a member? How?! 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…> [Term Card] [Term Card Graphic] [Events] Competitive Programming: Week 4 Contest [Ice Skating with the Invariants] Get ready for the finale of this academic year's competitive programming contests on Monday at 7pm! As usual, we'll have a roster of snacks and pizza to accompany you in the UGSA as you conjure up your algorithmic solutions. When: 7pm, Monday 18th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click “Going” here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1503738336701976586 Talk from Sponsor: Jump Trading [https://d09868d84b.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/1f2mcots/53j/zry/51d/PNG_TalkJump.p…] This Tuesday, we’ll be joined by our sponsor Jump Trading, who will be giving a talk in LTBR from 5pm! If you’re interested in trading or finance, remember to sign up through the forms link (or the QR code), and don’t miss it! When: 5-6pm, Tuesday 19th May Where: Bill Roscoe Lecture Theatre, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/NbnBbYYpjK Click “Going” here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1503738540431773737 [Jump Trading RSVP QR Code] G&Ds Ice Cream Social [https://d09868d84b.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/1f2mcots/e60/l6s/qzf/PNG_G%26Ds.png] What’s a better way to cool off during a sunny day than ice cream (well it might be slightly chilly but ice cream is welcome any day)! Head on down to G&Ds on St Aldate’s on Wednesday from 5pm to enjoy a scoop of ice cream (or waffles, or coffee, or whatever else they serve there)! When: 5-6pm, Wednesday 20th May Where: George & Danver, 94 St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1BT Click “Going” here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1503738683759656960 Talk by Hera Brown [https://d09868d84b.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/1f2mcots/d80/x27/wo7/PNG_Talk2.png] This Thursday, we’re joined by our lovely member and ex-President/SWAG-officer/IT-officer Hera Brown, who will be giving a talk on a result from her thesis on Hardy Field functions and Presburger Arithmetic! Come to LTBR from 5pm and don’t miss it!!! When: 5-6pm, Thursday 21st May Where: Bill Roscoe Lecture Theatre, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click “Going” here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1503738860272881826 Learn to Code: Week 4 [https://d09868d84b.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/1f2mcots/968/z59/utk/PNG_LTC_Week4.…] We’ll be closing off this year’s Learn-to-Code sessions with a banger: Gamedeving in Godot! Join us on Saturday from 5:30pm in Seminar Room 051 for our last LTC session of the academic year. If you liked Slay the Spire (1 and 2) or Buckshot Roulette and wonder how they’re made, this session is for you! When: 5:30-6:30pm, Saturday 23rd May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click “Going” here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1503739030557167626 CTF Night [https://d09868d84b.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/1f2mcots/h5t/584/5iz/PNG_CTF4.png] Yet another event on Saturday is our fortnightly Capture-the-Flag night! If you’re planning on doing Computer Security next year; or like poking around with Burp, nmap, nikto; or just want an excuse to pull an all-nighter solving problems, join us from 7pm on Saturday in the UGSA! When: 7pm, Saturday 23rd May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click “Going” here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1503739221578612837 SaturNight Social: Module Info Night [Module Info Night] If you’re an upcoming second/third/fourth year who’s unsure about what options to choose next year, join us from 7pm on Saturday in the UGSA! We’ll be holding our totally-original-and-not-Invariants-ripoff Module Info Night, where you’ll hear members who have survived / thrived through certain courses rant about their suffering (or enjoyment, if they’re lucky)! When: 7pm, Saturday 23rd May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click “Going” here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1503739380039290950 [And More...] [meme] hi yes does anyone actually read this far? good job for checking out what our collaborating societies / sponsors are saying <- meme of the week as i slowly lose my mind in revision hell Event from Our Friends at FLOSS [FLOSS talk] For the next event in our Free, Libre, and Open-Source Software group, Audrey Tang will be giving a talk on Friday 22 May, from 15:30 to 16:30 UK time, in Oxford and online. You're welcome to join (should also be recorded)! https://ox.ogeer.org/event/good-enough-ancestor-software-freedom-as-civic-c… The topic is "Good Enough Ancestor: Software Freedom as Civic Care across Generations". It will connect the software freedom movement to Audrey's and Caroline Green's framework for local, community-governed, more caring AI systems rather than reliance on centralised systems. Tang and Green work in the local University of Oxford Institute for AI Ethics. Tang is also first Digital Minister of Taiwan, and 2025 Right Livelihood laureate. Before ministership and research, Tang was a prolific FLOSS programmer, and since has for example helped persuade Pol.is to adopt the AGPL license. 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. A TPP Opportunity A message from our sponsors at TPP: We are currently looking for bright graduates to join our close-knit technical team, this diverse role will allow you to kick start your career in the tech industry. Don’t be put off by the breadth of this role as on the job training will be provided in all areas listed below! SQL Server DBA – optimisation, upgrading & managing Cyber Security & Networks – research & implementation Hardware – projects to test & upgrade both hands on & remotely Scoping and building global infrastructure for our mobile patient apps Windows & Server Administration – patching & performance testing You will actively participate in the designing, maintaining and upgrading of services that are critical to the NHS and many healthcare organisations around the world. You will be working as a team to address the current challenges such as the rapid expansion of our mobile Apps and AI as we scale on an international level. To apply, please visit https://tpp-careers.com/roles/graduatetechnicalengineer/ and send your CV. Perplexity Pro A message from our sponsors at Perplexity: Students get free Perplexity Pro and exclusive student features like flashcards and quizzes when you verify your student status. Sign up at perplexity.ai/students [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> [TikTok] <https://www.tiktok.com/@ox.compsoc.net> or, contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net<mailto:committee@ox.compsoc.net> [Our Sponsors] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [QRT] [Jump Trading] [Quantco] [Hudson River Trading] [Incident.io] [Perplexity] [Visa] [OxAM] [TPP] Manage your email preferences here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo>. 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CompSoc Newsletter Week 3!
by Chun Cheung 12 May '26

12 May '26

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [3rd Week] Trinity Term Week 3 Newsletter Icy Week with a Chance of Web, Code, and Movies <?php echo "Hiya CompSoc!!!"; ?> Hope everyone found the Week 2 Hackathon and events fun; let's get active in week 3 with our long-awaited ice-skating event with the Invariants! On Monday, we'll be having our joint ice-skating session; Wednesday, a talk on web development; finishing the week with Saturday: our regular Learn-to-Code session followed by our social with a twist: it's movie night!! — Acie/Amos, CompSoc Vice President Fun Computing Fact: Quick DAA/ADS revision check: what's the complexity of the most efficient algorithm for multiplication you can give? O(n2)? (yikes, go revise!) O(nlog23)? (ohhh Karatsuba, getting there) O(n (log n) (log log n))? (Strassen! Good job!) What if I told you it's actually possible to do it in O(n log n)? In 2019, David Harvey and Joris van der Hoeven published a paper<https://hal.science/hal-02070778v2/file/nlogn.pdf> that described an algorithm for multiplication in O(n log n) time. The catch? The constant is so large that the algorithm is basically impractical! These asymptotically fast algorithms with huge impractical constants are called Galactic Algorithms.<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galactic_algorithm> For all of your (practical/exam) uses, just stick to Karatsuba/Strassen's algorithm... :3 [https://d09868d84b.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/1f2mcots/jmu/n5y/i2k/Screenshot%202…] ^ The size of the constant for which Harvey/van der Hoeven's algorithm begins to run faster than Strassen's (Source: Wikipedia<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplication_algorithm#Further_improvements>) Still not a member? How?! 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…> [Term Card] [Term Card Graphic] [Events] Ice Skating with the Invariants [Ice Skating with the Invariants] Make sure you don't slip up on the ice - sign up now to our joint Ice Skating Social with the lovely Oxford Invariants on Monday Week 3 from 6-7:15pm at the Oxford Ice Rink. Hurry - we'd love to have everyone there, but spots are limited. We'll let you know via a confirmation email if you've successfully got a place at the rink with us. When: 6-7:15pm, Monday 11th May Where: Oxford Ice Rink, Oxpens Rd, Oxford OX1 1RX Sign up here: https://forms.gle/sNWtHYTnnLbpk55C7 Click "Going" here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1501042317904187502 <title>Web Development Talk</title> [https://d09868d84b.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/1f2mcots/bwh/jmm/w0v/PNG_WebDevTalk…] <html><title>Web Development Talk</title> <body> Cool, you know a bit of HTML/CSS/JS/whatnot, what now? On Wednesday from 5pm, you can come on down to the LTB to learn more about the journey of web development in a talk! Given how poorly formatted this html joke is, I probably need this @_@ </body></html> When: 5 - 6pm, Wednesday 13th May Where: Bill Roscoe Lecture Theatre, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click "Going" here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1501045044327747865 Learn to Code: Week 3 [https://d09868d84b.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/1f2mcots/k0b/83r/ol1/PNG_LTC_Week3.…] Yippee, a better programming lecture / practical session*! This Saturday, we'll be having our weekly Learn-To-Code session on Automation Scripting in the Seminar Room 051 from 5:30pm! If you want to learn more about how to make your life easier (i.e. turn a 20 minute repetitive task into a 6 hour automating session); or if you like Factorio, don't miss this event (and the upcoming LTC sessions)! *hopefully, we are watching you, LTC Officers (jk no pressure, i know you guys will do well) When: 5:30-6:30pm, Saturday 16th May Where: Seminar Room 051, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click "Going" here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1501046245546918018 Saturday Night Social: Movie Night [https://d09868d84b.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/1f2mcots/zks/d4j/txm/PNG_MovieNight…] Popcorn buckets, soda cups, snacks, pizza, and the snuggly embrace of the favourite sleeping spot of the LTA chairs* - it's movie night! Join us on Saturday from 7pm to enjoy a movie and take your minds off the looming exams! There will be the usual roster of snacks, pizza, and social after the movie, so stick around (or go revise, it's up to you)! *CompSoc does not explicitly encourage treating 9/10am lectures as extra sleep sessions When: 7-9pm, Saturday 16th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click "Going" here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1501046419233181787 [And More...] [https://d09868d84b.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/1f2mcots/ofp/6g5/7w4/thousandyardme…] hello there does anyone actually read this far? good job for checking out what our collaborating societies / sponsors are saying perhaps i can hide little memes / easter eggs here (this may become relevant in later events idk) to encourage people to check this section out >:3 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. A TPP Opportunity A message from our sponsors at TPP: We are currently looking for bright graduates to join our close-knit technical team, this diverse role will allow you to kick start your career in the tech industry. Don’t be put off by the breadth of this role as on the job training will be provided in all areas listed below! SQL Server DBA – optimisation, upgrading & managing Cyber Security & Networks – research & implementation Hardware – projects to test & upgrade both hands on & remotely Scoping and building global infrastructure for our mobile patient apps Windows & Server Administration – patching & performance testing You will actively participate in the designing, maintaining and upgrading of services that are critical to the NHS and many healthcare organisations around the world. You will be working as a team to address the current challenges such as the rapid expansion of our mobile Apps and AI as we scale on an international level. To apply, please visit https://tpp-careers.com/roles/graduatetechnicalengineer/ and send your CV. Perplexity Pro A message from our sponsors at Perplexity: Students get free Perplexity Pro and exclusive student features like flashcards and quizzes when you verify your student status. 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CompSoc Newsletter Week 2!
by Chun Cheung 05 May '26

05 May '26

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [7th Week] Trinity Term Week 2 Newsletter What a Week - One Event Per Day!! (*on average) fn main() {println!("hi compsoc :D");} After an exciting week of talks and socials to kickstart the term, we're moving on to week 2, where CompSoc events are in full swing! Thanks to our lovely Social Secretaries and Officers (˶ˆᗜˆ˵) On Monday, we get our first Competitive Programming Contest and STEM Drinks. A Hardware Design talk on Thursday; and a triple: Learn-To-Code, CTF Night and a Hackathon, on Saturday! A special message from our friends at FLOSS about a meet-and-greet on Tuesday is also attached at the end of our newsletter, as well as some from our sponsors. Don't forget to sign up for our next joint ice-skating event on Monday Week 3 as spots are limited! A Past Papers and Panic session at Common Ground was also planned, with the date and time to be announced later this week. (it's my first newsletter, please be nice (╥﹏╥) ) — Acie/Amos, CompSoc Vice President Fun Computing Fact: (Kudos to Oliver Geer for telling me this) If you check the user agent of your browser (anything Chromium / Safari-based, not Firefox though), you would see "KHTML" listed there. Why is that? It's because the free software organisation KDE (the ones behind tools like Krita and the Plasma desktop environment you may have heard of) are also the ones who developed the HTML engine that most engines use! Apple and then Google both forked this engine and its LGPL license, which is why you see KHTML listed! (for more info, check out KDE's site<https://kde.org/anniversaries/30/#kde-built-the-html-engine-that-powers-mos…>; it's their 30th anniversary!) [cid:part3.N8GuNM16.3Pg2ktiD@stcatz.ox.ac.uk] [cid:part4.7p7wOF0V.vuQBJGMh@stcatz.ox.ac.uk] Still not a member? How?! 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] [cid:part7.yhkeLpvr.dGe3cDoW@stcatz.ox.ac.uk] [Events] Competitive Programming: Week 2 Contest [cid:part9.iWpVkmkX.wSWmATAs@stcatz.ox.ac.uk] Ready for an impromptu DAA / ADS revision session? Head on down to the UGSA on Monday for the first of our biweekly* competitive programming contest! Regardless if you're new to Codeforces or an IOI / ICPC participant, you're always welcome to join! *once per 2 weeks, not the other definition When: 7pm, Monday 4th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click "going" here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1500582791157514361 STEM Drinks [cid:part10.wArR5G0X.7b0ezEwg@stcatz.ox.ac.uk] On Monday, we'll be joined by PhysSoc, the Invariants, EngSoc, and Mirzakhani Society for a drink at 8pm in Oxo bar. Sign up if you haven't since space is limited! When: 8-10pm, Monday 4th May Where: Oxo Bar, 48 George St, Oxford OX1 2AQ Sign up here: https://forms.gle/GFKya16yn3YaK5kY7 Click "going" here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1500583129658953749 Past Papers & Panic @ Common Ground (RESCHEDULED) Oh dear, oh heavens, oh the humanity - it's Trinity! With exams, project/thesis deadlines, revision classes looming, it's bound to be a stressful term. Buuuuut there'a always the saying "Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled", and while we're not sure about happiness*, we hope that our next study / past papers grind session over hot drinks at Common Ground on Wednesday would take some work and stress off everyone's minds. *ok if you enjoy past papers that's cool too When: TBA (Rescheduled, expect to be Where: Common Ground, 37-38 Little Clarendon St, Oxford, OX1 2HU Click "going" here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1500584482871312554 Hardware Design Talk [cid:part11.0wKPkcGm.n74000k2@stcatz.ox.ac.uk] Mike Spivey fans, this is for you (jk, this is for everyone) On Thursday, we'll be having our second guest talk of the term on hardware design. Join us in LTB at 5pm if digital systems and computer architecture are your favourite courses, or least favourite (we don't judge), or if you're interested in hardware design. When: 5 - 6pm, Thursday 7 May Where: Bill Roscoe Lecture Theatre, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click "going" here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1500585697638219796 Learn to Code: Week 2 [cid:part12.xDnrpnM6.mIpj2bJq@stcatz.ox.ac.uk] Another first event of its kind in Trinity(!?), it's Learn-To-Code! If you wanna brush up on your coding knowledge, this is the perfect event! Even if you consider yourself knowledgeable, there's always room to learn more. Join us on Saturday at 5:30pm in the UGSA for our first Learn-To-Code session with our new LTC officer (applause)! When: 5:30-6:30pm, Saturday 9th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click "going" here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1500587024426598410 CTF Night [cid:part13.Ipreavyx.gKmRylSk@stcatz.ox.ac.uk] Like poking around cybersecurity vulnerabilities? Wanna try feeling like a hacker (with less lawyers and legal issues)? Come to our first Capture-The-Flag Night of the term on Saturday in the UGSA! The event lasts the entire night, so you'll have plenty of time to discuss, learn from and collaborate with fellow CTF players! When: 7pm, Saturday 9th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click "going" here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1500587873886408909 Saturday Night Social: Hackathon [cid:part14.oX0uOZjR.ED0wO9MM@stcatz.ox.ac.uk] This Saturday's social will be an interesting one: it's Hackathon time! Have your ideas wacky, your keyboards / IDEs ready, and your code spaghetti*! From Saturday evening to Sunday morning, you'll be working with fellow CompSoc members (or alone) on a themed project in the UGSA (or at home, or elsewhere) which you will then present in the LTA and receives votes for. If your project is GOATed (and receives the most votes, but that's besides the point), your team will even win a prize! SO JOIN US; we know you won't disappoint. *or maybe not if you believe in "good dev practices" and "easy debugging" When: 7pm, Saturday 9 May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click "going" here: https://discord.com/events/493582175506268191/1500590074591449249 FLOSS @ Oxford: Free Software and Open Source meet-and-greet social [cid:part15.VE0jH9in.ITP8hni8@stcatz.ox.ac.uk] Our local group's first event after the break is a meet-and-greet social<https://ox.ogeer.org/event/free-software-and-open-source-meet-and-greet-soc…>. It's in-person only but free and open to everyone in the city of Oxford! This is your chance to discuss, chat, or learn more about any technical or non-technical aspect of free, libre and open-source software (FLOSS). Already interested in FLOSS? You're very welcome to come. Don't know what FLOSS is? This link is a great introduction to its various aspects<https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/index.en.html> and benefits. If that intrigues you, come see us to discuss more! Date: Tuesday 5 May 2026 Time: 18:00-19:30 Location: Sarah Sheppard Room, Magdalen College (meet at the Porters' Lodge). More information<https://ox.ogeer.org/event/free-software-and-open-source-meet-and-greet-soc…>. A range of refreshments will be available. More Information, Map, Add to Calendar: Event webpage <https://ox.ogeer.org/event/free-software-and-open-source-meet-and-greet-soc…>Our code of conduct<https://ox.ogeer.org/p/code-of-conduct> applies to organisers and attendees alike. Ice Skating with the Invariants - Sign-up Link [cid:part16.X6nCsLrs.04CDKJBs@stcatz.ox.ac.uk] Make sure you don't slip up on the ice - sign up now to our joint Ice Skating Social with the lovely Oxford Invariants on Monday Week 3 from 6-7:15pm at the Oxford Ice Rink. Hurry - we'd love to have everyone there, but spots are limited. We'll let you know via a confirmation email if you've successfully got a place at the rink with us. When: 6-7:15pm, Monday 11th May Where: Oxford Ice Rink, Oxpens Rd, Oxford OX1 1RX Sign up here: https://forms.gle/sNWtHYTnnLbpk55C7 (Thanks to our Publicity Officer Penny for this reminder ^^) [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. A TPP Opportunity A message from our sponsors at TPP: We are currently looking for bright graduates to join our close-knit technical team, this diverse role will allow you to kick start your career in the tech industry. Don’t be put off by the breadth of this role as on the job training will be provided in all areas listed below! SQL Server DBA – optimisation, upgrading & managing Cyber Security & Networks – research & implementation Hardware – projects to test & upgrade both hands on & remotely Scoping and building global infrastructure for our mobile patient apps Windows & Server Administration – patching & performance testing You will actively participate in the designing, maintaining and upgrading of services that are critical to the NHS and many healthcare organisations around the world. You will be working as a team to address the current challenges such as the rapid expansion of our mobile Apps and AI as we scale on an international level. To apply, please visit https://tpp-careers.com/roles/graduatetechnicalengineer/ and send your CV. 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CompSoc Newsletter Week 1!
by İhsan Baydar 28 Apr '26

28 Apr '26

Oxford CompSoc banner graphic 1st Week Trinity Term Week 1 Newsletter Termcard, Presentations, Bubble Tea, a Talk, and More! Greetings humans, Welcome back everyone, for the last and most stressful term of the year. We have an event packed first half of the term waiting for you starting with three this week. This *Thursday*, we're starting off with a talk on bug bounty hunting and other real world cybersecurity opportunities, head on to *LTBR *at*5pm* for an exciting talk if you want to join the world of cybersecurity, or if you're just interested. *Friday* has a familiar Bubble Tea Social waiting for us, join us from *5-6pm*, as we chill out with some bubble tea at CompSoc's expense, relax and forget about the approaching examinations for a brief moment. And this *Saturday*, we're gonna have this term's presentation night, make sure to sign up here <https://forms.gle/DL4HAnKcBd5mWDWL7> if you want to go on stage *—* it can be any topic you want! Come down at *7pm* to listen to each other's presentations, you don't have to give one to join. Our CompSoc continuation overflow seems to have caused a crash! Join us this *Saturday* for a continuation-less social while we figure out how to continue. — İhsan, CompSoc Secretary *Fun computing fact: *The earliest documented case of spam was a message advertising a new model of computers sent by Gary Thuerk to 393 recipients on ARPANET <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARPANET> on May 3, 1978, which is almost a quarter of the users connected at the time! People got so mad that it took an entire decade until others realized the potential for advertisement and another 5 years when it was named as what we all know and hate. Still not a member? How?! 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 Trinity term 2026 term card Events Cybersecurity Talk This *Thursday*, we're starting off with a talk on bug bounty hunting and other real world cybersecurity opportunities, head on to *LTBR* at *5pm* for an exciting talk if you want to join the world of cybersecurity, or if you're just interested. *When: *5-6pm, Thursday 30^th April *Where:* Bill Roscoe Lecture Theatre, Department of Computer Science /7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG/ Bubble Tea Social This *Friday* has a familiar Bubble Tea Social waiting for us, Join us from *5-6pm*, as we chill out with some bubble tea at CompSoc's expense, relax and forget about the approaching examinations for a brief moment. Come along to relax and indulge in some free drinks on us! *When: *5-6pm, Friday 1^st May *Where:* Fantastea /36 High St, Oxford OX1 4AN/<https://fb.me/e/4cO4ZB7T7> Saturday Social: Presentation Night This *Saturday*, we're gonna have this term's presentation night, make sure to sign up if you want to go on stage *—* it can be any topic you want! Come down at *7pm* to listen to each other's presentations, you don't have to give one to join. *When: *7pm, Saturday 2^nd May *Where:* Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science /7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG/<https://fb.me/e/4cO4ZB7T7> *Sign up here:* https://forms.gle/DL4HAnKcBd5mWDWL7 STEM Social — Sign up NOW! Next *Monday* we'll be joined by *PhysSoc*, *the* *Invariants*, *EngSoc*, and *Mirzakhani Society* for a drink at 8pm in Oxo bar. Sign up now since space is limited! *When: *8-6pm, Monday 4^th May *Where:* Oxo Bar, 48 George St, Oxford OX1 2AQ *Sign up here:* https://forms.gle/GFKya16yn3YaK5kY7 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. A TPP Opportunity *A message from our sponsors at TPP:* /We are currently looking for bright graduates to join our close-knit technical team, this diverse role will allow you to kick start your career in the tech industry. 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CompSoc Newsletter Week 1!
by İhsan Baydar 28 Apr '26

28 Apr '26

Oxford CompSoc banner graphic 1st Week Trinity Term Week 1 Newsletter Termcard, Presentations, Bubble Tea, a Talk, and More! Greetings humans, Welcome back everyone, for the last and most stressful term of the year. We have an event packed first half of the term waiting for you starting with three this week. This *Thursday*, we're starting off with a talk on bug bounty hunting and other real world cybersecurity opportunities, head on to *LTBR *at*5pm* for an exciting talk if you want to join the world of cybersecurity, or if you're just interested. *Friday* has a familiar Bubble Tea Social waiting for us, join us from *5-6pm*, as we chill out with some bubble tea at CompSoc's expense, relax and forget about the approaching examinations for a brief moment. And this *Saturday*, we're gonna have this term's presentation night, make sure to sign up here <https://forms.gle/DL4HAnKcBd5mWDWL7> if you want to go on stage *—* it can be any topic you want! Come down at *7pm* to listen to each other's presentations, you don't have to give one to join. Our CompSoc continuation overflow seems to have caused a crash! Join us this *Saturday* for a continuation-less social while we figure out how to continue. — İhsan, CompSoc Secretary *Fun computing fact: *The earliest documented case of spam was a message advertising a new model of computers sent by Gary Thuerk to 393 recipients on ARPANET <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARPANET> on May 3, 1978, which is almost a quarter of the users connected at the time! People got so mad that it took an entire decade until others realized the potential for advertisement and another 5 years when it was named as what we all know and hate. Still not a member? How?! 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 Trinity term 2026 term card Events Cybersecurity Talk This *Thursday*, we're starting off with a talk on bug bounty hunting and other real world cybersecurity opportunities, head on to *LTBR* at *5pm* for an exciting talk if you want to join the world of cybersecurity, or if you're just interested. *When: *5-6pm, Thursday 30^th April *Where:* Bill Roscoe Lecture Theatre, Department of Computer Science /7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG/ Bubble Tea Social This *Friday* has a familiar Bubble Tea Social waiting for us, Join us from *5-6pm*, as we chill out with some bubble tea at CompSoc's expense, relax and forget about the approaching examinations for a brief moment. Come along to relax and indulge in some free drinks on us! *When: *5-6pm, Friday 1^st May *Where:* Fantastea /36 High St, Oxford OX1 4AN/<https://fb.me/e/4cO4ZB7T7> Saturday Social: Presentation Night This *Saturday*, we're gonna have this term's presentation night, make sure to sign up if you want to go on stage *—* it can be any topic you want! Come down at *7pm* to listen to each other's presentations, you don't have to give one to join. *When: *7pm, Saturday 2^nd May *Where:* Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science /7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG/<https://fb.me/e/4cO4ZB7T7> *Sign up here:* https://forms.gle/DL4HAnKcBd5mWDWL7 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. 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CompSoc Newsletter Week 8!
by Declan Osborne 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [7th Week] Hilary Term Week 8 Newsletter Hellos and Goodbyes, Competitive Programming and Bubble Tea! Greetings, fellow CompSoc-ers, The final week of term has dawned. Five days remain. Fear not, however — there's still time to get stuck into some CompSoc events before we all run away for the vacation! We have two events this week for your delectation, kicking off today with a competitive programming contest! Join us in the Undergraduate Social Area from 7:30-9:30pm tonight for the final competitive programming contest of the term. Finally, on Wednesday, we'll round off a hectic term with a spot of bubble tea! Join us from 5:30-6:30pm as we head off down to Fantastea to chill out with bubble tea and lively conversation. In addition, FLOSS@Oxford are this Thursday hosting a talk on GNU Emacs. If computing in freedom interests you, head on down to find a link to join the video call! The call will run from 6-7pm. Everything that begins must someday end, and the sun has finally begun to set upon my tenure as CompSoc's newsletter writer. I hope you've enjoyed the riveting prose and the captivating fun facts, and are looking forward to a new dawn of (possibly less verbose) newsletters. That's all from me — see you around! :) — Declan, CompSoc Secretary Fun Computing Fact: In my first ever CompSoc newsletter, I told you all about the amusing 'lp0 on fire' error message used in Unix-like operating systems, which originally alerted an operator to a printer physically catching fire (something that could and did happen!) However, did you know that, in some Linux kernels, a thermal failure in the CPU can result in the appropriate error message 'CPU#<n>: Possible thermal failure (CPU on fire ?)'? Given that some earlier CPUs actually could go up in smoke without sufficient cooling before thermal throttling at high temperatures became common (see it happening!<https://youtu.be/Xf0VuRG7MN4?si=1gEEncsM4sjPTqK7&t=57>), this error message is actually quite appropriate! New CompSoc Committee At last Saturday's Annual General Meeting, members elected the new Committee to lead CompSoc through 2026/27. Please welcome the following individuals! * President – Adhish Kancharla (Magdalen, he/him) * Vice-President – Amos Cheung (St Catherine's) * Secretary – İhsan Baydar (Keble) * Treasurer – Elliot Anurag (St John's, any/all) * Social Secretaries * Pramiti Sriram (Hertford, she/her) * Arnav Sharma (New, he/him) * Talks Officer – Asfur Malik (Jesus, he/they) * Learn to Code Officer – Peter Li (Hertford, he/him) * Competitive Programming Officers * Çağan Ahmet Yanmaz (Univ, he/him) * Andrew Park (Jesus, he/him) * CTF Officer - Natasha Ershova (Univ) * IT Officers * Peter Jones (Mansfield, he/him) * Raphael Darley (Balliol, he/him) * Publicity Officer - Penny Choy (St Hugh's, she/her) * Branding Officer - Declan Osborne (Christ Church, he/him) * Hackathon Officers * Peter Li (Hertford, he/him) * Esh Kolli (St Hilda's) * Senior Member - Alex Rogers (St Anne's) * Welfare Officer - Pramiti Sriram (Hertford, she/her) * Legal Counsel – Parul Sinha (Brasenose) Still not a member? How?! 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When: 7:30-9:30pm, Monday 9th March Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/9nUv0DJ3C Bubble Tea Social [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/n3z/c67/lew/PNG%20Bubble%2…] This Wednesday, we're headed down to Fantastea for our final event of the term! Join us from 5:30-6:30pm, as we chill out with some bubble tea at CompSoc's expense and say hi and goodbye to everyone one last time before we retire for the vacation. Come along to relax and indulge in some free drinks on us! When: 5:30-6:30pm, Wednesday 11th March Where: Fantastea 36 High St, Oxford OX1 4AN Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/4cO4ZB7T7 FLOSS@Oxford: Computing in Freedom with GNU Emacs [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/pki/su2/qco/FLOSS%40Oxford…] An event hosted by FLOSS@Oxford: "In this presentation I will tell you how to do much of your computing with the help of GNU Emacs. Emacs is a programmable text editor that can be used to do programming, manage your agenda, write emails, read the news, and more. All of this is done in an integrated and coherent way, while respecting your freedom." - Prot Attending Open to anyone, technical or not, whether a free software expert or newbie. Just follow this videocall link<https://ogeer.org/ox/meet/emacs/>; no registration required! Speaker Bio Protesilaos Stavrou<https://protesilaos.com/> (any pronoun<https://protesilaos.com/commentary/2022-07-31-preferred-gender-pronoun/>) is a philosopher living in the mountains of Cyprus at a house they built themself which they affectionately call “the hut.” They spend their free time programming on GNU Emacs, writing essays on a wide range of life issues, and doing infrastructure work around their house. They are also a self-taught programmer who enjoys learning by doing. They maintain more than 20 Emacs packages and continue to make contributions to the benefit of the Emacs community and free software at-large. Find all the relevant projects here: https://protesilaos.com/emacs. On 2022-03-19 the Free Software Foundation awarded Prot the 2021 Award for Outstanding New Free Software Contributor. They received it in their mail in late August 2022. Here is the announcement, which also includes all links to the backstory, as well as a video of Prot showing the physical item: https://protesilaos.com/codelog/2022-09-01-emacs-fsf-award/ (pictures too!). In May 2023 they received the Google Open Source Peer Bonus Program award for their Emacs modus-themes package: https://opensource.googleblog.com/2023/05/google-open-source-peer-bonus-pro…. Prot's relevant essay on Accessibility and software freedom: https://protesilaos.com/codelog/2023-05-11-accessibility-software-freedom/. 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CompSoc Newsletter Week 7!
by Declan Osborne 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [7th Week] Hilary Term Week 7 Newsletter Annual General Meeting, Competitive Programming and More! Salutations, Old Friends, It's the penultimate week of term — oh, how time flies by. But, even as the biblical floods cease and the sun emerges once more, CompSoc ploughs fearsomely on. Your events this week are... This evening, we're back in the Undergraduate Social Area (again) for our final competitive programming advanced bootcamp of the term! Come along from 7:30-9:30pm to get some training in. We close off this Saturday with a triple header. We'll kick off first with our final CTF contest of the term! Head on down to the UGSA from 5-7pm to work on it in person — details to be announced in our Discord server on the day. Somewhat contemporaneously, through the power of quantum superposition, we also plan to hold our final specialised Learn to Code session of the term. The topic is yet to be revealed — stay tuned for details. Later in the day on Saturday, we'll be holding our Annual General Meeting! Join us in the Undergraduate Social Area from 7pm as we elect each of the members for the 2026-27 Committee and vote on your motions. If you're interested in running for CompSoc's Committee at the AGM, check out our election guide<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rvJy3CJcY9n-vwpFHdiV0Duyelh2YBdi> and register your interest<https://forms.gle/LrhUHwFL5rrRAwEd7>. Our motions channel is also open — if you'd like to submit a motion, join our Discord server<https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> and make a post in our motions channel. — Declan, CompSoc Secretary Fun Computing Fact: Running elections online may sound like a horrible idea. How do you handle all of the new opportunities for tampering and fraud? Well, the International Association for Cryptologic Research thought they'd resolved some of this with their favourite technology — cryptography! The Association last year held elections for its leadership, with a system that required three trustees to combine parts of an encryption key to access the final results. However, this quickly hit a snag when one of the three trustees 'irretrievably' lost their part of the key. The results were deemed inaccessible, and the elections were cancelled. Upcoming CompSoc Elections On Saturday 7th March, we'll be holding CompSoc's Annual General Meeting to elect a new Committee! We're seeking candidates to fill the fourteen roles up for grabs in the brand new incarnation of the Committee. Those positions are: * President * Vice President * Secretary * Treasurer * Social Secretary * Talks Officer * Learn to Code Officer * IT Officer * Competitive Programming Officer * Cybersecurity (CTF) Officer * SWAG Officer * Publicity Officer * Branding Officer * Legal Counsel If you'd like to learn more, including what each position entails, check out the guide written by two of our former Presidents (and edited by yours truly!) here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rvJy3CJcY9n-vwpFHdiV0Duyelh2YBdi>. If you're interested in standing for election, please fill out this form<https://forms.gle/LrhUHwFL5rrRAwEd7>. Still not a member? How?! 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! 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When: 7:30-9:30pm, Monday 2nd March Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/79o7iTf06 Capture-the-Flag Night: Seventh Week [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/gfd/cqd/oh6/PNG%20CTF%20Ni…] This Saturday, we're back one last time for a good old CTF contest! This week, we'll be in the Undergraduate Social Area from 5-7pm for some in-person participation on a cybersecurity contest. As usual, more details will be announced in our Discord server on the day! When: 5-7pm, Saturday 7th March Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/3vEM0rkz8 CompSoc Annual General Meeting [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/29q/sqo/1e8/PNG%20HT26%20A…] This Saturday, it's time for a scarcely-seen event — CompSoc's Annual General Meeting! We'll convene at 7pm in the Undergraduate Social Area to discuss your suggestions and vote on your motions to improve the governance of the society. Most importantly, we'll also be electing a brand new Committee to take the society through to 2027! Afterwards, we'll relax with a classic Saturday Social. If you're a CompSoc member and you're interested in running for a role on Committee, take a look at our election guide<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rvJy3CJcY9n-vwpFHdiV0Duyelh2YBdi>! After having a read, you can register to stand for election by filling out our (very basic) form here<https://forms.gle/LrhUHwFL5rrRAwEd7>. There's plenty of positions up for grabs, and experience on a society committee is both a great way to pad out your CV and also very fun! We'll hear speeches from the candidates for each role and then hold a secret vote to determine the victors. Voting on motions and CompSoc's next Committee is restricted to members of the society. If you're not a member yet, hop on over here<https://buy.stripe.com/bJe5kE4os0FzgbF79J48001> to sign up — membership is only £1 for life! Registered members may propose motions in our Discord server<https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6>'s motions channel. Please note that you must be present at the AGM to propose a motion. When: 7pm, Saturday 7th March Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/9TBhI5xnh [And More...] Sponsor Opportunity: Europe Terminal Correlation One, in partnership with Citadel and Citadel Securities, are inviting students across Europe to compete in this Spring season’s Europe Terminal<https://t.yesware.com/tt/0bda146ffcb58e98b0f749f421532787adb1dc6a/7b8f50461…>, where participants will virtually compete for $15,000USD in our competition! 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CompSoc Newsletter Week 6!
by Declan Osborne 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [6th Week] Hilary Term Week 6 Newsletter Competitive Programming, SIGSEGV and More! Guten Tag, Wisened One, Welcome back to another week of CompSoc! We have three events for you this week — one old, one familiar and one rather new! Today, we're headed to the Undergraduate Social Area again for our penultimate competitive programming contest of the term. Join us from 7:30-9:30pm for problems, pizza and honour. On Saturday, we have a double header again for your delectation. From 5:30-6:30pm, we'll be in Seminar Room 051 for a specialised Learn to Code session on Rust. If memory safety is the object of your desires, make sure to come along! Later in the evening, we'll retire for SIGSEGV, a brand new satirical conference. Join us from 7pm on Saturday in the Undergraduate Social Area as we prepare for a night of debate and papers, along with the customary pizza. Make sure to fill in our forms if you'd like to submit a paper<https://forms.gle/cBVhaKo5QKPTBtdn6> or give an opinion on your favourite operating system<https://forms.gle/mtQgEdEDt6vfindi8>! Finally, a reminder that we'll be holding our Annual General Meeting on Saturday of Seventh Week (7th March). If you're interested in running for CompSoc's Committee, check out our election guide<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rvJy3CJcY9n-vwpFHdiV0Duyelh2YBdi> and register your interest<https://forms.gle/LrhUHwFL5rrRAwEd7>. Our motions channel is also open — if you'd like to submit a motion, join our Discord server<https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> and make a post in our motions channel. — Declan, CompSoc Secretary Fun Computing Fact: We take the ability of our computers to handle decimal points for granted nowadays, but did you know that, even through to the early 90s, this couldn't be taken for granted? In many older processors, including early Intel x86 processors, floating-point operations were implemented in hardware through separate co-processors which had to be bought separately. The floating-point co-processor for x86 machines was the x87, which boasted a whopping 80 bits of precision, helping maintain accuracy over multiple calculations. The x87 co-processor didn't become part of the main CPU until the introduction of the i486 range in 1989. For i486 CPUs without x87 included, Intel sold the i487SX upgrade, which actually included a full i486 CPU, and which took over all CPU operations when installed. Still not a member? How?! 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! 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When: 7:30-9:30pm, Monday 23rd February Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/blya9PeP5 Learn to Code: Getting Going with Rust [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/j08/zbg/n4m/PNG%20Learn%20…] Getting rusty with memory management? Why not forgo all that and learn a language which puts memory safety first? Join us this Saturday, when we'll be down in the Department's Seminar Room 051 to learn the basics of Rust, a new language taking the programming world by storm — even making it into the Linux kernel! We'll be around from 5:30-6:30pm. When: 5:30-6:30pm, Saturday 28th February Where: Seminar Room 051, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/71UUsUGim SIGSEGV '26: A Satirical Conference [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/2wh/ryp/foh/PNG%20SIGSEGV.…] This week brings something entirely new... the launch of our satirical conference, SIGSEGV! This Saturday, we'll be down in the Undergraduate Social Area from 7pm to engage in a night of silly debates over operating systems and even sillier papers. If you'd like to submit a paper or give an opinion on your favourite operating system (the wackier the better), check out the links below! After the dust has settled, we'll produce printed and bound proceedings for this groundbreaking conference. If silly debates don't titillate you, we'll still be supplying all the usual accoutrements of a CompSoc Saturday Social. Pop along for some pizza, snacks and conversation (probably of the silly variety). 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CompSoc Newsletter Week 5!
by Declan Osborne 16 Feb '26

16 Feb '26

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [5th Week] Hilary Term Week 5 Newsletter Cocktail Making, Eleventy, a Saturday Social and More! Hello There, Valued Customer, Feeling down from Fifth Week blues? May I interest you in the word of our saviour, CompSoc? This week, we bring a swathe of new events for your delectation! Today, we're back down in the trusty Undergraduate Social Area for our penultimate competitive programming advanced bootcamp! Pop along from 7:30-9:30pm if you want to improve your contest skills. On Thursday, we'll be joined from 5pm in the Department by a sponsor, incident.io, for a talk on working at a startup! If you're interested in attending, you can sign up here<https://luma.com/yjqi91oi>. Friday sees the return of a much-loved event... our cocktail making night! We'll be joined by the Physics Society at the Alchemist again from 7:30pmfor a night of mixing and drinking. You can sign up here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVv3-3YQiPEoEzLyCF600Tcc9fqmavB58…> — please only sign up if you can make it. We close off the week with a triple header on Saturday. First, we'll pop down to the Undergraduate Social Area from 5-7pm to partake in a CTF contest. Shortly after, we'll be in Seminar Room 051 from 5:30-6:30pm for a Learn to Code session all about static site generator Eleventy. We'll close off the evening back in the UGSA from 7pm with a good ol' Saturday Social, complete with pizza and snacks. Finally, we'll be holding our Annual General Meeting on Saturday of Seventh Week (7th March). If you're interested in running for CompSoc's Committee, check out our election guide<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rvJy3CJcY9n-vwpFHdiV0Duyelh2YBdi> and register your interest<https://forms.gle/LrhUHwFL5rrRAwEd7>. It really is great fun. We're also open to motions — if you'd like to submit a motion, pop over to our Discord server<https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> and make a post in our motions channel. That's all, folks! — Declan, CompSoc Secretary Fun Computing Fact: The recent resurgence of Windows on ARM has shaken up Windows' reputation as a specifically-x86 operating system. Windows hasn't always been so tightly wedded to x86, however — did you know that the early versions of Windows NT, the foundation for modern Windows, actually supported up to four different architectures? Windows NT 3.5 through 4 supported the x86, Alpha, MIPS and PowerPC architectures. On these platforms, 16-bit x86 programs could be run under the Windows on Windows (WoW) translation layer. Unfortunately, however, a lack of support for 32-bit x86 applications and other factors limited the utility of the various Windows NT ports, and all three non-x86 platforms lost support in Windows 2000. Aside from a brief flirtation with Intel's Itanium, Windows would remain x86-dominated until Windows RT's support for ARM32. The Alpha port wasn't entirely in vain, however — it was used to aid development of 64-bit Windows before mainstream 64-bit platforms existed. Still not a member? How?! 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! 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When: 7:30-9:30pm, Monday 16th February Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/6JkRtPP0V Working at Startups — A Talk from incident.io [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/s8n/ga5/mw7/incident.io%20…] This week, we'll be playing host to a talk by one of our sponsors! On Thursday, we'll be joined by our friends at incident.io from 6-8pm to give a talk on the experience of working at a startup. If you're interested, make sure to sign up now<https://luma.com/yjqi91oi>, as spaces are limited! Details are below. Want to found a start-up? Work at one first! Description We’re heading to the University of Oxford, hosted by the Computer Science Society, to give a look at what it’s really like to work at a fast-moving startup. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how companies actually get built- the pace, the trade-offs, and the opportunities you don’t get in more traditional roles. We’ll be diving into what it’s really like to build, ship, and scale at a Series B startup: the wins, the challenges, and everything in between. About incident.io incident.io is the single place you turn to when things go wrong - backed by a $62M Series B and trusted by 1,000+ companies like OpenAI, Lovable, ElevenLabs, and Netflix. We help engineering teams respond to and learn from incidents, minimise downtime, and focus on solving the problems that matter. When: 6-8pm, Thursday 19th February Where: Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Sign up here: https://luma.com/yjqi91oi Cocktail Making with PhysSoc [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/9nm/sn8/k5c/PNG%20Cocktail…] Back by popular demand this term, we present our cocktail making night! This Friday, we'll be joined by the Physics Society for the return of a beloved event. We'll be down at the Alchemist from 7:30pm to mix and imbibe new concoctions. Spaces are limited, so sign up here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVv3-3YQiPEoEzLyCF600Tcc9fqmavB58…>! Please make sure you only sign up if you can attend — we don't want people missing out! When: 7:30-9:30pm, Friday 20th February Where: The Alchemist, Westgate Shopping Centre Bonn Square, Oxford OX1 1TR Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVv3-3YQiPEoEzLyCF600Tcc9fqmavB58…<https://fb.me/e/848A37z3v> Capture-the-Flag Night: Fifth Week [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/7kp/okz/rii/PNG%20CTF%20Ni…] What better way is there to kick off Saturday at CompSoc than a cybersecurity contest? If capture-the-flags are your thing, join our CTF officers down in the Undergraduate Social Area from 5-7pm to work on a contest. The contest we're taking part in will be announced in our Discord server. When: 5-7pm, Saturday 21st February Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/4h54qQ7xz Learn to Code: Exploring Eleventy [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/i54/hof/0so/PNG%20Learn%20…] Want to make a website? No? Too bad — it's time to learn how to make one! This Saturday, we'll descend to Seminar Room 051 for a specialised Learn to Code session on static site generator Eleventy. If you're looking to promote yourself or advertise something with a fancy new site, join us from 5:30-6:30pm to learn all about making sites with Eleventy. When: 5:30-6:30pm, Saturday 21st February Where: Seminar Room 051, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/44wZ6SAHT Fifth Week Saturday Social [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/r8e/l9n/pce/PNG%20Saturday…] After presentations and hackathons, let's settle down with something a little more traditional: a standard Saturday Social! Join us this Saturday down in the Undergraduate Social Area as we kick back and relax in usual CompSoc style. We'll be hanging around from 7pm with food and snacks as usual. If you're stressed out from a week of work, there's no better way to relax! When: 7pm, Saturday 21st February Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/74jSKI0sd [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! 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CompSoc Newsletter Week 4!
by Declan Osborne 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [4th Week] Hilary Term Week 4 Newsletter Lunch, LaTeX, a Hackathon and More! A Warm Welcome, Earthlings, It's Monday, it's the start of Week 4 and you can probably make an educated guess as to what this email contains. Did you guess events? If so, you'd be right! We'll be starting off the week today (revolutionary, I know!) with our second competitive programming contest of the term! If you've been itching to try your hand at some more tricky problems, head on down to the Undergraduate Social Area from 7:30-9:30pm. For Wednesday, we have something rather more relaxed planned — we'll be heading down to Taylors for a bite to eat! If you fancy a free lunch at our expense, come on down and join us from 1:30pm. This Saturday sees a double whammy of events. From 5:30-6:30pm, we'll be popping down to Seminar Room 051 again for a specialised Learn to Code session on LaTeX! Afterwards, we'll adjourn to the Undergraduate Social Area from 7pm to engage in our second mini hackathon of the year. I also share news of a non-CompSoc workshop this Saturday on contributing to FLOSS software by FLOSS @ Oxford — for more details, check out the And More... section below. — Declan, CompSoc Secretary Fun Computing Fact: Have you ever tried to run Windows 95/98 in a virtual machine on modern hardware? If you try it, you may find that they don't work! One reason for this is due to the translation lookaside buffer (TLB). All mainstream computers from the past few decades allow operating systems to map memory for processes through virtual memory. On x86 PCs, this is done through a page table, which is a data structure mapping memory address blocks called pages to physical memory locations. Page table accesses can be slow, so x86 processors implement a cache to speed up the process! The translation lookaside buffer caches mappings from virtual memory addresses to physical memory addresses. This, however, comes with a caveat — on x86, the TLB must be invalidated after any changes to page table entries to prevent cache incoherency. Windows 95 and 98 do not do this correctly, a bug which has only been noticed in recent years with more modern hardware. Still not a member? How?! 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! 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