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CompSoc Newsletter Week 7!
by Declan Osborne 05 Jun '24

05 Jun '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [6th Week] Trinity Term Week 7 Newsletter Termly General Meeting! Hello, Kindly Traveller, Welcome to Seventh Week... okay, it's a bit late in the week to say that. Apologies. As the elders amongst us hurtle towards the ever-wonderful end of exams and the freshers prepare for the turbid waters of prelims, my job is but to inform you of our final major event of Trinity Term — the Termly General Meeting! Held every term, the TGM is your chance to influence CompSoc's policies, by-laws and regulations. Any member can submit a motion for consideration — all you have to do is join our Discord server. If the tedium of bureaucracy doesn't interest you, we'll end the term as we started after with pizza and board games. Details are below. — Declan, CompSoc Secretary Fun Computing Fact: If you sat the Computer Architecture exam this week, you're probably (hopefully) familiar with Intel's x86 instruction set — it's the one used in all your desktop processors. What you probably don't know is that the architecture is so complex that even the simple mov instruction is Turing complete! With some clever usage of addressing modes and processor faults, the M/o/Vfuscator project can compile C code to binaries using only mov. You can even compile (a very slow version of) Doom! 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] Termly General Meeting — Trinity Term 2024 [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/zzs/bp4/pa4/PNG%20TT24%20T…] It's almost the end of the term, and it's time for us to consider your suggestions for the future of CompSoc! Come along to our Termly General Meeting this Saturday, where all members can vote on your motions! You'll also hear from our Committee members on what they've been doing this term and what we plan to do for the future. After all that tiresome bureaucracy, we'll close out the term in true CompSoc style with pizza and board games. Make sure to come along to catch up with friends and relax for one last time before the end of the academic year! If you'd like to submit your own motions, you'll have to be a member! Motions can be submitted in our Discord server, which you can join with the following link: https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6. Please submit all motions by 11:59 pmon Friday 7th June. Please note that the TGM is at 7pm. Not 8pm. Don't believe the lies of the termcard. When: 7pm, Saturday 8th June Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://www.facebook.com/share/4KYpZYAXmU4G5yRM/ [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. Trinity Term 2024 Termcard [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/wlg/dj2/5u1/Trinity%20Term…] [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 [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 Declan Osborne 21 May '24

21 May '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [6th Week] Trinity Term Week 5 Newsletter Problem Sheet and Panic! Bonjour and Bienvenue, Benefactor, Welcome to Fifth Week! As we continue to rumble on right through the half-way point of the term, we have a quieter week in store for you after last week's double whammy of fun drinks events. Are you cautiously eyeing your looming exam timetable? Come on down to the Undergraduate Social Area for Problem Sheet and Panic 2: Electric Boogaloo this Saturday! We'll help you beat the pangs of procrastination and get through that workload with the classic CompSoc combination of snacks and pizza1. Finally, as we don't have any events planned for next week, we want to hear about cool things you're working on for next week's newsletter! If you have something you've made that you'd like to see showcased, feel free to email me or reach out through Discord, and we may well include it in our next issue! — Declan, CompSoc Secretary 1 And maybe some ice cream like last time? You'll have to come along to find out... Fun Computing Fact: Let's return once more to the theme of semaphores and telegraphs from last week; did you know the first cyberattack actually happened in France all the way back in 1834? Back then, the French telegraph system was used to speed up the transmission of the latest financial data. However, it still wasn't fast — the data took three days to send! Brothers François and Joseph Blanc took advantage of this by bribing operators between the terminus points of Bordeaux and Paris to reveal the information early through secret details hidden in normal-looking messages, and thus effectively play the market to their advantage. 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] Saturday Social: Problem Sheet and Panic [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/jxc/030/l02/PNG%20Problem%…] For our last social before the (tragic) onset of exam season, we're back down in the Undergraduate Social Area for Problem Sheet and Panic 2: Electric Boogaloo! We'll be on hand with the traditional CompSoc combo of pizza and snacks to help push you through all that revision. If you're looking for a relaxed environment to get on with some work or a chance to chat to some friends, make sure to come along! When: 7pm, Saturday 25th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1356531134996990/<https://fixr.co/event/cocktail-making-at-the-alchemist-tickets-412289916> [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. Trinity Term 2024 Termcard [https://3f02beb114.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/jofz1jq9/wlg/dj2/5u1/Trinity%20Term…] [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 [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 Declan Osborne 14 May '24

14 May '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [6th Week] Trinity Term Week 4 Newsletter STEM Social, Cocktail Making Night and TikTok! Warmest Welcome, Computer Aficionado, My calendar reliably informs me that it's Fourth Week, so it's time for yet another weekly newsletter! We've got two exciting events coming up this week... and a new social media account? If you were lucky enough to nab a ticket in time, we have our cocktail making night at the Alchemist coming up tonight! A reminder is below. If you missed out on the cocktail making night, fear not! Tickets have gone live for our STEM social at the Varsity Club this Friday! As of the time of writing, tickets are still available, so if you fancy a night of drinks and scintillating conversation, look below for the event link! And to round it all off, we now have a TikTok account! Follow us at @ox.compsoc.net<https://www.tiktok.com/@ox.compsoc.net> for some fun CompSoc videos — we already have two up, with more on the way! - Declan, CompSoc Secretary Fun Computing Fact: If I say the word 'semaphore', what comes to mind? A neat little concurrency primitive? Well, today's fun fact concerns the rather older type of semaphore — the ones where moving physical parts are used as long-distance visual signals. If you think that's a horribly antiquated technology with no use in the modern world besides railways... well, you'd be right, but that didn't stop the Internet Engineering Task Force from writing RFC 4824<https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc4824> in 2007. Otherwise known as the Semaphore Flag Signalling System, RFC 4824 describes a proposed method to transmit Internet Protocol (IP) packets over semaphore. Somehow, I'm not sure it'll catch on... 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] Varsity Club Social with PhysSoc — Tickets LIVE! [A poster for a science event Description automatically generated] Feeling ground down by studying and looking for a break? Or perhaps you’re just bored? It’s time to take a step back and indulge in a night of drinks and chatter at our STEM social! Hosted jointly by Oxford University Physics Society and yours truly, come along and meet some fellow STEM students from across the university while taking advantage of some free drinks on us! We'll have two drinks tokens available on entry for those who come and tickets are free, so if you're interested, make sure to sign up now with the link below! When: 8pm, Friday 17th May Where: The Varsity Club 9 High St, Oxford OX1 4DB Sign up here: https://fixr.co/event/cocktail-making-at-the-alchemist-tickets-412289916 Cocktail Making Night [A poster for a cocktail making night Description automatically generated] Were you lucky enough to get a ticket to our cocktail making night at the Alchemist? If so, get ready to join us tonight for a vibrant cocktail making masterclass! You'll craft your very own magical cocktail and have the chance to meet fellow Computer Science enthusiasts! With a venue known for its funky, sophisticated cocktails, this event isn't to be missed! When: 7pm, Tuesday 14th May (a ticket is required) Where: The Alchemist, Westgate Shopping Centre Westgate, Bonn Square, Oxford OX1 1TR [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. Trinity Term 2024 Termcard [A screenshot of a calendar Description automatically generated] [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] [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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Cocktail Making Night - Sign Up Tomorrow!
by Declan Osborne 07 May '24

07 May '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] Cocktail Making Night Sign up tomorrow to brew some cocktails! Greetings of the Season, Weary Traveller, You thought you'd seen it all with this week's newsletter? You've seen nothing yet! Fancy an evening with some alcohol-fuelled spice? Get ready to sign up for next week's cocktail making night! Hosted at the Alchemist, you'll have the opportunity to mix up your very own cocktail. Tickets for the cocktail making night will be dropping at 9 am tomorrow, so be prepared! Details are below. And finally, I'd like to clarify that, contrary to what the haters and losers may tell you, this is not a correction. I am (mildly) infalliable. (Sorry for the second email, though.) - Declan, CompSoc Secretary Fun Computing Fact: You want another free fun fact? In this economy? We're not a charity, you know! Cocktail Making Night at the Alchemist [A poster for a cocktail making night Description automatically generated] Join us for a vibrant cocktail making masterclass at The Alchemist where you will craft your very own magical cocktail and have the chance to meet fellow Computer Science enthusiasts! Known for its funky, sophisticated cocktails, this event is not to be missed! Ticket prices are just £4 and will become available at 9 am tomorrow. Spaces are limited, so be quick! When: 7pm, Tuesday 14th May Where: The Alchemist, Westgate Shopping Centre Westgate, Bonn Square, Oxford OX1 1TR Sign up here: https://fixr.co/event/cocktail-making-at-the-alchemist-tickets-412289916 [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] [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 3!
by Declan Osborne 07 May '24

07 May '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [6th Week] Trinity Term Week 3 Newsletter Post Office Talk and Saturday Social! Welcome Back, Old Friend, The time just keeps rolling on by... welcome to Third Week! As your loyal envoy, it is my privilege to tell you about the two fun events we have planned for you this week. First, some quick amendments to the termcard; the Jazz Night and Junkyard Golf events planned for this week will unfortunately not be able to go ahead. But let's pretend that didn't happen and move swiftly on to what we have planned instead... Tomorrow, we have an exciting talk brought to you by two former CompSoc members! David North and Stephen White from CoreFiling will be appearing to give a talk on what the IT industry can learn from the now infamous scandal surrounding the Post Office's Horizon IT system. On Saturday, we're back down in the UGSA once more for our Saturday Problem Sheet and Panic social! Come along and enjoy plenty of free CompSoc-funded snacks... and, of course, your weekly hit of pizza. Details, as always, are below. - Declan, CompSoc Secretary Fun Computing Fact: When the iPod debuted in 2001, it changed the way we listen to music forever. When the iPhone showed up on the scene in 2007, it happened again for our phone calls. But did you know how close we came to neither of these products existing? In the mid-90s, Apple faced dire financial issues while searching desperately for a successor to the aging Mac OS 7. Numerous contenders were named - including Windows NT! Be Inc's BeOS was a strong option, but it wasn't to Be™. Instead, Apple decided to rehire the previouly fired Steve Jobs by acquiring his NeXT company, which developed the NeXTSTEP operating system - NeXTSTEP became Mac OS X and Steve Jobs launched the iMac, revitalising the company and allowing it to make the iPod. The rest is history! 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] Post Office Horizon Talk [A group of people standing on a sidewalk Description automatically generated] We'll be meeting two former CompSoc members this week to hear about the Post Office Horizon scandal! We'll be joined tomorrow by David North and Stephen White from CoreFiling, who are dropping in to give a talk in which we'll be taking a look at what the IT industry should learn from what is now the largest miscarriage of justice in British history. This talk is not being held in the Department of Computer Science. Do not go to the Department of Computer Science. You will look silly and you will feel silly. When: 6-8pm, Wednesday 8th May Where: Ship Street Lecture Theatre SSC Lecture Theatre, Ship St, Oxford OX1 3DW Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/4q7BIYxR1 Problem Sheet and Panic [A screen shot of a cell phone Description automatically generated] It's Saturday, and in true CompSoc fashion, we're back down in the Undergraduate Social Area for another social! Join us this week for our Problem Sheet and Panic social. Snacks are guaranteed1 and we will, of course, have an ample supply of pizza to save you from your cravings. 1 Honestly. We're telling the truth this time. When: 7pm, Saturday 11th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/4oLO1fAwF<https://fb.me/e/4q7BIYxR1> [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. Trinity Term 2024 Termcard [A screenshot of a calendar Description automatically generated] [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> or, contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net<mailto:committee@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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Correction for the Lunch Social
by Declan Osborne 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] Lunch Social with MathsSoc - Correction Drinks Night, MathsSoc Social and... hang on, didn't we do this bit already? Dear Prize Winner, Guess who's back? It appears I erred slightly in my description of Saturday's lunch social - £7.50 of costs are covered by us. There is no entry fee. Corrected details of the event are below. - Declan, CompSoc Secretary Taylors Lunch Social with MathsSoc [A poster for a concert Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Come on down to Taylors this Saturday to join us for a calmer lunch! We'll be joined by the Oxford University Mathematics Society for some charming conversation in a more relaxed atmosphere over a bite of lunch. If you're stressed out from all that revision, come along to catch your breath and chill out. You'll be able to spend up to £7.50, covered by us! When: 1pm, Saturday 4th May Where: Taylors Woodstock Road 1 Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6HA Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1rMsI78oJ [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> or, contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net<mailto:committee@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 2!
by Declan Osborne 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [6th Week] Trinity Term Week 2 Newsletter Drinks Night, MathsSoc Social and More! Salutations, Valued Customer, Whew! It's Second Week already? How the time flies... anyway, we're back again with some new events through the week, along with the announcement of a talk for next week! After the return of our Competitive Programming Mashup Contest earlier today, we have a fun drinks event planned for Thursday! We'll be down at the Oxo Bar with a huge drinks tab! If you're interested in a spot of socialising while drinking as your heart desires on our budget, read the details down below! On Saturday, it'll be time to break with CompSci tradition and venture out in daylight hours for our social with the Oxford University Mathematics Society! We'll be hanging out at Taylors for a relaxed afternoon social. Finally, we can announce a new talk with former CompSoc members! David North and Stephen White from CoreFiling will be dropping by to give a talk on what the IT industry can learn from the widely publicised scandal surrounding the Post Office's Horizon IT system next week. Check out the details below! - Declan, CompSoc Secretary Fun Computing Fact: If you've ever watched Jurassic Park, you may remember that one dramatic scene towards the end<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOeY07qKU9c> where the girl exclaims 'it's a Unix system!' and instantly understands how to navigate through the weird 3D representation of the park's files. Funnily enough, that outlandish Hollywood-esque 3D file viewer is real - it's called fsn, and was written for Silicon Graphics' IRIX operating system (which, yes, was a Unix system). You can even run it today! A port to Linux and other modern Unix-like systems called fsv (File System Visualiser) is available to install online, so now you too can slowly zoom through your files like you're under raptor attack in 1993. 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] Drinks Night at Oxo Bar [A bar with chairs and a bar counter Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Come down to Oxo Bar to join us for a fun-filled, stress-free evening! Catch up with your friends and get entangled in enthralling conversations, all whilst enjoying more than your fair share of free drinks on us! We have a big tab, so make sure to hop on down and join in the fun! When: 8pm, Thursday 2nd May Where: Oxo Bar 48 George St, Oxford OX1 2AQ Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/6cnpZSJpf Taylors Lunch Social with MathsSoc [A poster for a concert Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Come on down to Taylors this Saturday to join us for a calmer lunch! We'll be joined by the Oxford University Mathematics Society for some charming conversation in a more relaxed atmosphere over a bite of lunch. If you're stressed out from all that revision, come along to catch your breath and chill out. There will be a cost of £7.50 per person for this event. When: 1pm, Saturday 4th May Where: Taylors Woodstock Road 1 Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6HA Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1rMsI78oJ Post Office Horizon Talk [A group of people standing on a sidewalk Description automatically generated] We'll be meeting two former CompSoc members next week to hear about the Post Office Horizon scandal! Next Wednesday, we'll be joined by David North and Stephen White from CoreFiling, who are dropping in to give a talk in which we'll be taking a look at what the IT industry should learn from what is now the largest miscarriage of justice in British history. This talk is not being held in the Department of Computer Science. Do not go to the Department of Computer Science. You will look silly and you will feel silly. When: 6-8pm, Wednesday 8th May Where: Ship Street Lecture Theatre SSC Lecture Theatre, Ship St, Oxford OX1 3DW Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/4q7BIYxR1 [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. Trinity Term 2024 Termcard [A screenshot of a calendar Description automatically generated] [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> or, contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net<mailto:committee@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 1!
by Declan Osborne 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [6th Week] Trinity Term Week 1 Newsletter Trinity Termcard, STEM Social, Game Night and More! Greetings, fellow CompSoc-ers, Welcome back, one and all! After a relaxing vacation, it's time to get stuck into some exciting events in Trinity Term. We have plenty of things in store for your delectation, kicking off with a STEM Social this Wednesday at All Bar One, in which we'll be joined by Oxford University Physics Society and Oxford University Engineering Society. If late night pizza and procrastination are more your style, join us for our Traditional™ pizza and board game night on Saturday. Snacks guaranteed! We also bring some opportunities from beyond CompSoc, including hackathons and more! - Declan, CompSoc Secretary Fun Computing Fact: Linux and other Unix-like operating systems feature a rather amusing error message: 'lp0 on fire'. While this message, claiming that the user's printer is on fire, may at first seem to be purely a joke, it's actually a legacy error dating back to the early ages of printing, when cathode ray tubes were used as the lasers in laser printers, and a paper jam could cause a fire! 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 2024 Termcard [A screenshot of a calendar Description automatically generated] We present our termcard for Trinity Term! We have a range of activities kicking off this week and going through into Fifth Week, after which we've left you with some ever-important time to cram in that last bit of revision and sit those darned exams. We haven't specified a time yet for some events - check our socials or the newsletter for that week to get the newest information. As always, events are subject to change. When: All term round! Where: Everywhere! STEM Social with PhysSoc and EngSoc [A restaurant with tables and chairs Description automatically generated] Join us at All Bar One this Wednesday for a STEM social! We're joined by Oxford University Physics Society and Oxford University Engineering Society to kick off Trinity Term in style. Come along to relax and indulge in some free drinks on us! When: 7pm, Wednesday 24th April Where: All Bar One 124 High St, Oxford OX1 4DF Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/7xg6hshQw Pizza and Game Night [Close-up of a chess board Description automatically generated] Join us on Saturday for our traditional termly game night, complete with CompSoc's staple dietary item - pizza! Come along and play some board games into the night, while catching up with friends over a nice hot slice of pizza. When: 8pm, Saturday 27th April Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/3BEUvkvdJ [And More...] Contract Assistant Role from TPP We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to work alongside TPP’s Commercial Team, assisting them with reviewing legal documents, checking for accuracy and identifying risks. The role involves careful examination of written documents and proposing alternative or additional drafting. You will also assist with bidding for new contracts, executing agreements and providing ongoing contract management, ensuring that TPP is delivering an excellent standard of service to its customers and that its suppliers are meeting their obligations. This will involve contracts at all levels – from agreements with individual organisations to high value national contracts. To apply, please visit https://tpp-careers.com/roles/contract-assistant/ Update on Europe Regional Terminal During the vacation, we sent out an opportunity from Correlation One and Citadel to join the Europe Datathon and Terminal events. There's been some slight date changes on the Terminal event - the updated version is included below. Citadel and Correlation One are inviting students to compete in this Spring season’s Europe Terminal<https://www.citadel.com/careers/students/terminal/?utm_source=correlationon…>, where participants will virtually compete for $15,000USD in our competition for students across Europe! Terminal Live is an online game where software engineers and computer scientists (or anyone else interested in coding!) build an algorithm to play a tower defense game in a team-based setting. Watch this video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4IvvWmrPX8&t=3s> to see Terminal in action! When: May 13 - 20 Where: Virtual Who: Undergraduate students Prizes: $15,000 USD + Exclusive recruiting opportunities with Citadel and Citadel Securities APPLY FOR EUROPE TERMINAL<https://www.citadel.com/careers/students/terminal/?utm_source=correlationon…> The National Museum of Computing - Hack the Museum Below are details on a hackathon hosted by the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park. We're hosting a 12-hour hackathon at The National Museum of Computing in partnership with Particle and Intelligent Industries. Participants are invited to unleash their creativity and tailor their inventions to our unique categories, including Sustainability, Emerging Technologies, and Museum-specific solutions. Tickets are free thanks to our partnership with Particle. We will have mentors onsite throughout the whole day from Particle, Intelligent Industries and the Museum to assist participants, as well as providing a fabulous networking opportunity. If you'd like to learn more, click here<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hack-the-museum-tickets-859330680197> for information on the event. Tech Meetups by Humand Humand are a talent company in Oxford hosting regular tech meetups, workshops and networking events! They hold occasional meetups for languages including PHP and Java, along with events on entrepreneurship and video game development. Events are held at various locations in Oxford City Centre. If you'd like to learn more, follow this link<https://humand.co.uk/events/> to view details on future events. 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> or, contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net<mailto:committee@ox.compsoc.net> [Our Sponsors] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [TPP] [TPP] Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo>. 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Europe Terminal and Europe Datathon: Sponsor Opportunities
by Declan Osborne 24 Mar '24

24 Mar '24

[A white text on a blue and purple background Description automatically generated] Europe Terminal and Europe Datathon: Competitive Programming and Data Science Opportunity from Our Sponsors Greetings, Looking for a competition opportunity over the vac? In collaboration with our sponsors at Citadel, Correlation One are hosting two events. Europe Terminal is a games-based competitive programming AI challenge, while Europe Datathon is a data science competition battling with social challenges in the real world. If you’re interested, you can find the details for both events below – both boast $15,000 prize pots and are looking for talented STEM students! The deadline to apply for the Datathon is tomorrow, so make sure to take a look if you’re intrigued! – Declan, CompSoc Secretary Europe Regional Terminal Terminal Live is an online game where software engineers and computer scientists (or anyone else interested in coding!) build an algorithm to play a tower defense game in a team-based setting. Watch this video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4IvvWmrPX8&t=3s> to see Terminal in action! The final application deadline is April 9th. When: April 23 - 30 Where: Virtual Who: Undergraduate students Prizes: $15,000 USD + Exclusive recruiting opportunities with Citadel and Citadel Securities Click here to apply for Europe Terminal!<https://www.citadel.com/careers/students/terminal/?utm_source=correlationon…> Europe Regional Datathon Datathons are data science competitions that challenge students from the world's best universities to tackle real-world social challenges in topics such as urban traffic, renewable energy, and education. The final application deadline is March 25th. When: April 8 - 15 Where: Virtual Who: Undergraduates and graduate students Prizes: $15,000 USD + Exclusive recruiting opportunities with Citadel and Citadel Securities Click here to apply for Europe Datathon!<https://www.citadel.com/careers/students/datathons/?utm_source=correlationo…> [A white letter on a blue and pink background Description automatically generated] [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> or, contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [A white letter on a blue and pink background Description automatically generated] [A logo with white text Description automatically generated] [A white text on a black background Description automatically generated] [A white letter on a black background Description automatically generated] [A black and white logo Description automatically generated] Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo>

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New Venue For CompSoc Committee Handover Event
by Charlotte Bridges 06 Mar '24

06 Mar '24

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] Committee Handover Event Location Change [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/pub/bfra/8g5ux258/ltq/vdl/0md/Black%20Tie_2.…] Join us as we big farewell to the previous CompSoc committee and welcome the new committee for 2024-2025!! When: 7PM, Wednesday 6th March Where: OXO BAR, George St, Oxford OX1 2AQ Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/3e78TsZiu [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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