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CompSoc Newsletter Week 2!
by Charlotte Bridges 15 Oct '23

15 Oct '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [1st Week] MT2 Newsletter : Intro To Competitive Programming, QRT Talk, Discord Bot Night + More!! Hello everyone, I hope you all enjoyed the range of events we had over last week. It's been great to see so many new (and existing) faces at our events so far. We've also got a great selection of events lined up for this week too. To kick off the week we have an Introduction to Competitive Programming Workshop. We've also got our first talk of the term coming on Thursday as well as an opportunity to design your own discord bot at our Saturday social. - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [Events] Intro To Competitive Programming Workshop [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] A workshop aimed at beginners looking to get into competitive programming! We will also cover solutions during our Week 1 Contest, so join our Codeforces group here<https://codeforces.com/group/WfpD43Y7Ig/contests> and try out the problems if you haven't already taken a look! Experienced competitive programmers welcome too - there will be free snacks and ample chance to meet other competitive programmers! When: 7-9PM, Monday 16th October Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/cAGnCFDmI Talk: Electronic Trading Systems - high performance financial services computing [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Electronic Trading Systems - high performance financial services computing - An introduction to electronic trading systems. How to design, architect, and build a low latency electronic trading system. Speaker: Dominic Browne Speaker Bio: Dom has been with QRT for 5 years and previous to that with Citadel. Dom is a Software Engineer specialising in C++ and low-latency engineering. Join us for the first talk of the term to hear about electronic trading systems from Qube Research & Technologies. There will also be pizza and drinks after the talk and an opportunity to discuss the talk. When: 5-6PM, Thursday 19th October Where: Tony Hoare Room, Robert Hooke Building, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PR Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/7eEU9GbPE Week 2 Saturday Social: Discord Bot Night [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Ready to dive into the world of Discord bots? Join us for a hands-on event where you'll create your own bot. We'll provide a friendly space, some guidance, and a lot of fun. There will also be pizza (as always). See you there. When: 7-11PM, Saturday 21st October Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1llfk97Nr OxBioHack TechBio Hackathon [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] The OxBioHack TechBio Hackathon aims to bring together computer scientists and life scientists in Oxford to build collaborative computational solutions to life science challenges. Join us for an exciting weekend of hacking, learning, and networking! Who Can Participate The hackathon is open to students, professionals, developers, life scientists, computer scientists, and anyone with a passion for building computational solutions to life science challenges. What to Expect An abundance of food and drink, compute and Open AI and Azure API credits to be used, an engaging schedule of invited speakers and opportunities to network with fellow enthusiastic students in the life and computer science space When: Saturday 18th November Where: St Catherine's College, Manor Rd, Oxford OX1 3UJ Registration Opens: 10 October, 2023 Registration Closes: 24 October, 2023 To Register + Find Out More: https://jonchan0.github.io/oxbiohack23/ [And More...] Jane Street London Summer 2024 internships are now accepting applications! [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Applications for our London Summer 2024 internships are now open and live on our website<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/open-roles/?type=internship&loc…>, including Software Engineering<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/position/6781186002/>, Quantitative Trading<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/position/6866544002/>, Quantitative Research<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/position/6765732002/>, Strategy and Product<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/position/6765694002/>, Sales and Trading<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/position/6869104002/> and more! We review applications on a rolling basis and therefore invite you to apply anytime. We ask you not to apply until you're ready to interview. We also offer a range of in house programs<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/?location=e…> for students earlier in their studies, including: WiSE<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/wise/>, FOCUS<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/focus/>, First Year Trading and Technology Program (FTTP)<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/fttp/> and Insight<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/insight/>. Applications are now open! If you are interested in finding out more about Jane Street, you can check out the following resources: our interview guides<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/interviewing/>, Jane Street culture and benefits<https://www.janestreet.com/culture/overview/>, our tech blog<https://blog.janestreet.com/>, our signals and threads podcast and our Get to Know Us<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/get-to-know-us/> series. 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. MT Term Card [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] [Follow Us] [Web Site]<https://ox.compsoc.net/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/oxcompsoc/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/ox.compsoc/> [Discord] <https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdzpxzUZ2i84x5WyVR36Cg> contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [Our Sponsors] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [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 - Learn To Code
by Charlotte Bridges 08 Oct '23

08 Oct '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] Learn To Code On Saturday, we will be kicking off our hugely popular Learn to Code series, aimed at complete beginners! Our amazing coding officer will guide you through learning Python, from the absolute basics to making your very own game by the end of the course. If you've ever wanted to pick up coding, but felt it was hard, frustrating, or just didn't know where to start, this is the perfect event series for you. Non-members and members alike are free to come along! When: 5:30 PM - 6:30PM, Weeks 1,3,5,7 Saturday (that means the first session would be on 14 Oct) Where: Room 1, Ground Floor, Digital Hub, Jesus College, Oxford OX1 3DW (Enter through the main entrance at Turl Street) Please kindly fill in the Google Form if you wish to attend so that we can estimate the number of participants and give you the best coding experience. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdL1VWFV4lmmYNdVc5cZI7UgVhqDqJt9YD… <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdL1VWFV4lmmYNdVc5cZI7UgVhqDqJt9YD…> Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [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] 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 Charlotte Bridges 07 Oct '23

07 Oct '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [1st Week] MT1 Newsletter : MT TERM CARD, Welcome Drinks, Competitive Programming + More!! Greetings all, To all those new to CompSoc, welcome, and to all the existing members, welcome back. To start of the new academic year we've got an incredible selection of events available. What better way to start the term than by joining us at The Varsity Club on Sunday 8th for welcome drinks along with PhysSoc, OUEngSoc, and EWBOx? If coding is more your scene, make sure to check out our Competitive Programming Welcome Contest running online through Week 1. We'll also joining OxWoCS for a bop on Wednesday 11th, as well as holding our traditional Week 1 Games Night on Saturday 14th. So no matter what you're into, we've got something for you this week. See you there. - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [Events] OUR TERM CARD! [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] We've got an exciting list of events lined up for this term. More details will become available each week via the newsletter and our social media platforms. Welcome Drinks At The Varsity Club [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] What better way to start the new year than by joining us at The Varsity Club for Welcome Drinks. We'll be joined by the Oxford University Physics Society, the Oxford University Engineering Society and Engineers Without Borders - Oxford, so this is an excellent opportunity to meet some new people. When: 7pm-12am, Sunday 8th October Where: The Varsity Club, 9 High St, Oxford OX1 4DB Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2YWglJbD8 OxWoCS x CompSoc Bop [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us and OxWoCS in the "Undie" bar for a bop! Expect pizza, Domino's cookies, and three free drinks per person!!! This is an event you're not going to want to miss. When: 8-11PM, Wednesday 11th October Where: Christ Church College Bar, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1qQJHC2ic Week 1 Saturday Social: GAMES NIGHT!! [https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency…] To kick off the new term we're back with our traditional games night. Come along to enjoy a variety of games, catch up with friends and indulge in some free pizza! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 14th October Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/gBRWXiFnA Competitive Programming: Welcome Contest [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for a weeklong online contest to start off the term! As always, there are problems suitable for all skill levels. We highly recommend you try out the contest if you are planning to attend our beginner workshop in week 2 - it will be useful to familiarise yourself with the style of competitive programming problems before we dive into the basics. For more advanced participants, it's a great opportunity for you to kickstart (or compliment) your training for UKIEPC ;) To join, please create a Codeforces account here<https://codeforces.com/register> and join our Codeforces group here<https://codeforces.com/group/WfpD43Y7Ig>. You will be able to register for the contest once you're in the group. If you have any questions, please contact us on Discord or email us! The questions will be in roughly increasing order of difficulty. We recommend beginners to start with problems A to E, more experienced participants D to J, and the most experienced participants I to N - though feel free to solve other questions outside this range too! When: Week 1 Where: https://codeforces.com/group/WfpD43Y7Ig Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/5Q5MgfIXn OxBioHack TechBio Hackathon [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] The OxBioHack TechBio Hackathon aims to bring together computer scientists and life scientists in Oxford to build collaborative computational solutions to life science challenges. Join us for an exciting weekend of hacking, learning, and networking! Who Can Participate The hackathon is open to students, professionals, developers, life scientists, computer scientists, and anyone with a passion for building computational solutions to life science challenges. What to Expect An abundance of food and drink, compute and Open AI and Azure API credits to be used, an engaging schedule of invited speakers and opportunities to network with fellow enthusiastic students in the life and computer science space When: Saturday 18th November Where: St Catherine's College, Manor Rd, Oxford OX1 3UJ Registration Opens: 10 October, 2023 Registration Closes: 24 October, 2023 To Register + Find Out More: https://jonchan0.github.io/oxbiohack23/ [And More...] Jane Street Womens Q&A Panel + Virtual Estimathon [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Who: Women, transgender, and gender-expansive students When: Tuesday 10th October @ 5:00- 6:30 pm BST Where: Virtual via Zoom Join us for a Q&A session with a panel of female Jane Streeters who work across trading, software engineering and strategy and product and learn more about our firm's work and opportunities. Following the panel discussion, join us for an Estimathon®, a mindbending mixture of math and trivia. In teams, you'll attempt 13 Fermi problems in 30 minutes, ranging from totally trivial to positively Putnamesque. Please sign up here<https://forms.gle/RZgxEkLWuJJY12Gv5> by Thursday 5th October if you're interested in attending. We will email you on Friday 6th October to confirm your spot. Finally, we run a number of programmes for women, transgender, and gender-expansive students. Our WISE<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/wise/> and INSIGHT<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/insight/> programmes are now accepting applications, as well as our Summer internship programme<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/open-roles/?type=students-and-n…>! If you aren’t a fit for this event, we are running many other other programs and events that you may be better suited for. Check out this page<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/?location=e…> throughout the year for updates and information on our various programs and the application processes. Jane Street London Summer 2024 internships are now accepting applications! [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Applications for our London Summer 2024 internships are now open and live on our website<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/open-roles/?type=internship&loc…>, including Software Engineering<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/position/6781186002/>, Quantitative Trading<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/position/6866544002/>, Quantitative Research<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/position/6765732002/>, Strategy and Product<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/position/6765694002/>, Sales and Trading<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/position/6869104002/> and more! We review applications on a rolling basis and therefore invite you to apply anytime. We ask you not to apply until you're ready to interview. We also offer a range of in house programs<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/?location=e…> for students earlier in their studies, including: WiSE<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/wise/>, FOCUS<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/focus/>, First Year Trading and Technology Program (FTTP)<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/fttp/> and Insight<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/insight/>. Applications are now open! If you are interested in finding out more about Jane Street, you can check out the following resources: our interview guides<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/interviewing/>, Jane Street culture and benefits<https://www.janestreet.com/culture/overview/>, our tech blog<https://blog.janestreet.com/>, our signals and threads podcast and our Get to Know Us<https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/get-to-know-us/> series. Check Out OxWoCS! Make sure to join OxWoCS (Oxford Women in CS), a society we're working closely with, if you identify as a woman or woman-adjacent person in CS! They have a host of wonderful events on, including talks, panels and socials. Computer Science is unfortunately a subject with one of the biggest gender gaps in Oxford and worldwide, and addressing this is at the core of OxWoCS. [Follow Us] [Web Site]<https://ox.compsoc.net/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/oxcompsoc/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/ox.compsoc/> [Discord] <https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdzpxzUZ2i84x5WyVR36Cg> contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [Our Sponsors] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [TPP] 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 8!
by Charlotte Bridges 12 Jun '23

12 Jun '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [8th Week] TT8 Newsletter: Systems Security Talk, TGM + Movie Night!! Hey all The end of the year is almost in sight and to round it off we have two final events for you this week. First up, there is a Systems Security Research Project Showcase from a past CompSoc member. And we are also holding the TGM followed by a movie night this weekend. - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [Events] Systems Security Research Project Showcase [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] About our speaker: Jack Sturgess is currently a researcher in the Systems Security group. The group does cutting edge research in malware, authentication and biometrics, mobile payments, IoT, satellites, drones and electric vehicles. When: 5-6PM, Thursday 15th June Where: Lecture Theatre B, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/JqY1vkTd Week 8 Saturday Social: CompSoc TGM + Movie Night! [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for our Termly General Meeting, where we discuss YOUR suggestions on how to make the society better! Voting is members-only, but we'll appreciate any and all feedback. Please send your motions via the dedicated channel on our Discord before Friday 12pm! Our Discord (members only - not one yet? Hit the big button at the top of this newsletter, it's only £1!): https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6<https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6?fbclid=IwAR1AHUAOOPUt7VXPx5_D5NbLRBcS…> We'll round off our last Saturday Social of term with some a movie and some free pizza!! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 17th June Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2FAhHCg8z [And More...] Check Out OxWoCS! Make sure to join OxWoCS (Oxford Women in CS), a society we're working closely with, if you identify as a woman or woman-adjacent person in CS! They have a host of wonderful events on, including talks, panels and socials. Computer Science is unfortunately a subject with one of the biggest gender gaps in Oxford and worldwide, and addressing this is at the core of OxWoCS. TT TERM CARD [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] [Follow Us] [Web Site]<https://ox.compsoc.net/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/oxcompsoc/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/ox.compsoc/> [Discord] <https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdzpxzUZ2i84x5WyVR36Cg> contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [Our Sponsors] [Bloomberg] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [G-Research] [TPP] Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo> [Designed with BEE]<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…> Designed with BEE<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…>

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CompSoc Newsletter Week 7!
by Charlotte Bridges 06 Jun '23

06 Jun '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [7th Week] TT7 Newsletter: Picnic And Panic In Meadows Hello everyone Exam season is finally upon us, and we are holding a Picnic and Panic Study Social this weekend. This is the perfect opportunity to both socialize and get some last-minute revision done. Good Luck!! - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [Events] Week 7 Saturday Social: Picnic And Panic In Meadows [Picnic] Join us this Saturday in Meadows for a well-deserved break from revision or a last-minute cram before exams. See you there! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 10th June Where: Christ Church Meadow, Oxford OX1 4JF Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2WCZa6zDz [And More...] Check Out OxWoCS! Make sure to join OxWoCS (Oxford Women in CS), a society we're working closely with, if you identify as a woman or woman-adjacent person in CS! They have a host of wonderful events on, including talks, panels and socials. Computer Science is unfortunately a subject with one of the biggest gender gaps in Oxford and worldwide, and addressing this is at the core of OxWoCS. TT TERM CARD [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] [Follow Us] [Web Site]<https://ox.compsoc.net/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/oxcompsoc/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/ox.compsoc/> [Discord] <https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdzpxzUZ2i84x5WyVR36Cg> contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [Our Sponsors] [Bloomberg] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [G-Research] [TPP] Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo> [Designed with BEE]<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…> Designed with BEE<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…>

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

29 May '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [6th Week] TT6 Newsletter: T-Shirt Design Competition With Art Soc + Competitive Programming Contest!! Greetings everyone We've got an action-packed week ahead with two incredible events that you won't want to miss. Get ready for a week-long remote competitive programming contest, and at our upcoming Saturday Social, you have the opportunity to get creative, no matter your art ability, by designing some t-shirts. See you there! - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [Events] Competitive Programming: Remote Long/Heuristic Contest [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for a week-long online heuristics contest running from Tuesday to Sunday! There will be two problems - one specifically for solving with Haskell and one for all languages. You will be scored based on how close you can get to the optimal answer. Instructions on how to participate can be accessed by the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oIgK04ohhU3BuuGGUWqwnmHxbhGDpQn13ZLioOn… When: Tuesday 30th May - Sunday 4th June Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/3um1ncaPd Week 6 Saturday Social: T-Shirt Design Competition With Art Soc [T-Shirts] Get ready to unleash your inner-artist in our exciting t-shirt design competition, held in collaboration with Art Soc. We'll also be using AI to generate some design concepts. We can't wait to see the incredible designs you'll bring to life! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 3rd June Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/GfQZ3zCy [And More...] Check Out OxWoCS! Make sure to join OxWoCS (Oxford Women in CS), a society we're working closely with, if you identify as a woman or woman-adjacent person in CS! They have a host of wonderful events on, including talks, panels and socials. Computer Science is unfortunately a subject with one of the biggest gender gaps in Oxford and worldwide, and addressing this is at the core of OxWoCS. TT TERM CARD [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] [Follow Us] [Web Site]<https://ox.compsoc.net/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/oxcompsoc/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/ox.compsoc/> [Discord] <https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdzpxzUZ2i84x5WyVR36Cg> contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [Our Sponsors] [Bloomberg] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [G-Research] [TPP] Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo> [Designed with BEE]<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…> Designed with BEE<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…>

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CompSoc Newsletter Week 5!
by Charlotte Bridges 23 May '23

23 May '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [5th Week] TT5 Newsletter: Systems Security Talk, College Bar Crawl (Rescheduled) and Competitive Programming Contest!! Hey there Are you ready to beat those fifth-week blues? We've got some exciting events lined up to lift your spirits! First up, we have a Systems Security Research Project Showcase from a past CompSoc member that you won't want to miss. Next up, we have a week-long remote competitive programming happening throughout 6th week. And guess what? The college bar crawl is back this weekend (third time lucky!). - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [Events] Systems Security Research Project Showcase [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] About our speaker: Jack Sturgess is currently a researcher in the Systems Security group. The group does cutting edge research in malware, authentication and biometrics, mobile payments, IoT, satellites, drones and electric vehicles. When: 5-6PM, Thursday 25th May Where: Lecture Theatre B, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/183sRTJuT Week 5 Saturday Social: COLLEGE BAR CRAWL [Bar] Join us for an exciting college bar crawl this weekend! Come along to checkout the different college bars and try their signature college cocktails. We'll start at Christ Church JCR and move to St Peter's, New, Corpus Christi and more! See you there! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 27th May Where: Christ Church College JCR, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2N0pN10Oj Competitive Programming: Remote Long/Heuristic Contest [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for a week-long online heuristics contest! There will be two problems - one specifically for solving with Haskell, and one for all languages. You will be scored based on how close you can get to the optimal answer. The link will be sent to you on next week's newsletter. When: Week 6 Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/1e7oVwVwM [And More...] Check Out OxWoCS! Make sure to join OxWoCS (Oxford Women in CS), a society we're working closely with, if you identify as a woman or woman-adjacent person in CS! They have a host of wonderful events on, including talks, panels and socials. Computer Science is unfortunately a subject with one of the biggest gender gaps in Oxford and worldwide, and addressing this is at the core of OxWoCS. TT TERM CARD [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] [Follow Us] [Web Site]<https://ox.compsoc.net/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/oxcompsoc/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/ox.compsoc/> [Discord] <https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdzpxzUZ2i84x5WyVR36Cg> contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [Our Sponsors] [Bloomberg] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [G-Research] [TPP] Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo> [Designed with BEE]<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…> Designed with BEE<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…>

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CompSoc Newsletter Week 4!
by Charlotte Bridges 15 May '23

15 May '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [4th Week] TT4 Newsletter : Competitive Programming Contest + College Bar Crawl (Rescheduled)!! Hi everybody To start off the week, we have a short competitive programming contest followed by a discussion about the problems. But that's not all. Last week's college bar crawl is back on, and we've rescheduled it for this weekend! Make sure to save the date! - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [Events] Competitive Programming: Short Contest + Algorithmic Discussion [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for a classic Codeforces-style 1 hour programming contest! There will be problems suitable for both beginners and experienced competitive programmers. After the contest, we will have a discussion session about the problems and how we approached them. Snacks will be provided as always! When: 7-9PM, Monday 15th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2DFKpaqp7 Week 4 Saturday Social: COLLEGE BAR CRAWL [Bar] Join us for an exciting college bar crawl this weekend! Come along to checkout the different college bars and try their signature college cocktails. We'll start at Christ Church and move to Jesus, Hertford, St Peter's and more! See you there! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 20th May Where: Christ Church College, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2x5lUDFDo [And More...] Immers-eXpo: Present and Future of Mixed Reality Research Free in-person event (including refreshments and drinks). Registration required. Curious about virtual/augmented reality or the metaverse? Interested in trying the latest technology and meeting its pioneers? Intrigued to learn how this technology can be harnessed in academic research? Then join us for the Immers-eXpo: Present and Future of Mixed Reality Research, the yearly showcase of immersive technologies in Oxford. This 5th anniversary edition of the event will bring to Oxford industry leaders as well as academics who pioneer the use of this technology in research. The event will feature live demonstrations, stalls, and opportunities to network. Lightning talks given by academic and industry leaders will introduce participants to the use of immersive technologies in a variety of disciplines including education, medicine, robotics, mental health, cultural heritage, performance arts and more. Registration is required and can be completed here: https://immersexpo23.eventbrite.co.uk Programme overview: 13:30-14:30: Registration and Refreshments 14:30-15:30: Academic talks 15:30-16:30: Stalls, live demonstrations and tea 16:30-17:30: Industry and academic talks 17:30-19:00: Networking and drinks The event is organized by the Oxford X-Reality Hub in collaboration with the Jesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub and is kindly sponsored by MPLS Enterprise. For more information, contact v-hub(a)it.ox.ac.uk. When: 1:30-7PM, Friday 19th May Where: Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub at Jesus College, Oxford Check Out OxWoCS! Make sure to join OxWoCS (Oxford Women in CS), a society we're working closely with, if you identify as a woman or woman-adjacent person in CS! They have a host of wonderful events on, including talks, panels and socials. Computer Science is unfortunately a subject with one of the biggest gender gaps in Oxford and worldwide, and addressing this is at the core of OxWoCS. TT TERM CARD [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] [Follow Us] [Web Site]<https://ox.compsoc.net/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/oxcompsoc/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/ox.compsoc/> [Discord] <https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdzpxzUZ2i84x5WyVR36Cg> contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [Our Sponsors] [Bloomberg] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [G-Research] [TPP] Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo> [Designed with BEE]<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…> Designed with BEE<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…>

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CompSoc Newsletter Week 3!
by Charlotte Bridges 08 May '23

08 May '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [3rd Week] TT3 Newsletter : College Bar Crawl, Competitive Programming Contest + More!! Hello everyone Get ready for an exciting week ahead!. We've got two amazing events lined up that you won't want to miss. This weekend we've organised a college bar crawl, and the beginning of next week, we're holding another competitive programming contest. So whether you're looking to socialise or code, we've got you covered. - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [Events] Week 3 Saturday Social: COLLEGE BAR CRAWL [Bar] Join us for an exciting college bar crawl this weekend! Come along to checkout the different college bars and try their signature college cocktails. We'll start at Christ Church JCR and move to Jesus, Hertford, St Peter's and more! See you there! When: 7-11PM, Saturday 13th May Where: Christ Church College JCR, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2wrxMufD9 Competitive Programming: Short Contest + Algorithmic Discussion [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] Join us for a classic Codeforces-style 1 hour programming contest! There will be problems suitable for both beginners and experienced competitive programmers. After the contest, we will have a discussion session about the problems and how we approached them. Snacks will be provided as always! When: 7-9PM, Monday 15th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/2DFKpaqp7 [And More...] Immers-eXpo: Present and Future of Mixed Reality Research Free in-person event (including refreshments and drinks). Registration required. Curious about virtual/augmented reality or the metaverse? Interested in trying the latest technology and meeting its pioneers? Intrigued to learn how this technology can be harnessed in academic research? Then join us for the Immers-eXpo: Present and Future of Mixed Reality Research, the yearly showcase of immersive technologies in Oxford. This 5th anniversary edition of the event will bring to Oxford industry leaders as well as academics who pioneer the use of this technology in research. The event will feature live demonstrations, stalls, and opportunities to network. Lightning talks given by academic and industry leaders will introduce participants to the use of immersive technologies in a variety of disciplines including education, medicine, robotics, mental health, cultural heritage, performance arts and more. Registration is required and can be completed here: https://immersexpo23.eventbrite.co.uk Programme overview: 13:30-14:30: Registration and Refreshments 14:30-15:30: Academic talks 15:30-16:30: Stalls, live demonstrations and tea 16:30-17:30: Industry and academic talks 17:30-19:00: Networking and drinks The event is organized by the Oxford X-Reality Hub in collaboration with the Jesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub and is kindly sponsored by MPLS Enterprise. For more information, contact v-hub(a)it.ox.ac.uk. When: 1:30-7PM, Friday 19th May Where: Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub at Jesus College, Oxford Part-time work available for people interested in ML products A message from Oxford graduate Kyle Duffy: I’m a recent Oxford grad (graduated 2022) and I do some part-time contract work for clients that are building applications with machine learning components. I’m looking to expand my operations by bringing on more people who are interested in working as part-time contractors. The positions are paid by the hour, and are a great way to get professional experience (and some extra money) as a student. I put together this google form<https://forms.gle/KPWLzqXBxSCPgSxs9> for anyone to fill out if they’re interested. Check Out OxWoCS! Make sure to join OxWoCS (Oxford Women in CS), a society we're working closely with, if you identify as a woman or woman-adjacent person in CS! They have a host of wonderful events on, including talks, panels and socials. Computer Science is unfortunately a subject with one of the biggest gender gaps in Oxford and worldwide, and addressing this is at the core of OxWoCS. TT TERM CARD [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] [Follow Us] [Web Site]<https://ox.compsoc.net/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/oxcompsoc/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/ox.compsoc/> [Discord] <https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdzpxzUZ2i84x5WyVR36Cg> contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [Our Sponsors] [Bloomberg] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [G-Research] [TPP] Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo> [Designed with BEE]<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…> Designed with BEE<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…>

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CompSoc Newsletter Week 2!
by Charlotte Bridges 30 Apr '23

30 Apr '23

[Oxford CompSoc banner graphic] [2nd Week] TT2 Newsletter : Competitive Programming Contest + Pi2Go Robot Car Making Hey there! This week, we have two exciting events that you won't want to miss. On Monday, we're hosting a competitive programming lockout contest, and don't forget to mark your calendars for our Saturday social, where we'll be building and programming Pi2Go robot cars. See you there! - Charlotte, CompSoc secretary Still not a member? Membership only costs £1 for LIFE, with tons of benefits - discounts on merch and tickets, free food at all socials, our exclusive Discord server and more - so it's definitely worth signing up! [Be a member]<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/> (or go to https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/<https://ox.compsoc.net/product/lifetime-membership/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe_vwCudNvU…>) [Events] Competitive Programming: Lockout Contest [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] A fun contest where you only get points for a problem if you solve it before anyone else! There will be problems suited for both beginners and experienced competitive programmers, and we will discuss solutions together after the contest. Snacks will be provided! When: 7-9PM, Monday 1st May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/3Bz7mc0Vu Week 2 Saturday Social: MAKING ROBOT CARS [Pi2Go] Join us at CompSoc to build and program your own robots using Pi2Go. Working in groups, you'll build and program your robots to compete against each other in a series of challenges. And don't worry, we've got you covered with free pizza to keep you fuelled throughout the event. When: 7-11PM, Saturday 6th May Where: Undergraduate Social Area, Department of Computer Science 7 Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QG Click 'Going' here: https://fb.me/e/wCcSHBRi [And More...] Check Out OxWoCS! Make sure to join OxWoCS (Oxford Women in CS), a society we're working closely with, if you identify as a woman or woman-adjacent person in CS! They have a host of wonderful events on, including talks, panels and socials. Computer Science is unfortunately a subject with one of the biggest gender gaps in Oxford and worldwide, and addressing this is at the core of OxWoCS. TT TERM CARD [https://b6d43c23c6.imgdist.com/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/975166…] [Follow Us] [Web Site]<https://ox.compsoc.net/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/oxcompsoc/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/ox.compsoc/> [Discord] <https://discord.com/invite/cUZFPG5WZ6> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdzpxzUZ2i84x5WyVR36Cg> contact us at committee(a)ox.compsoc.net [Our Sponsors] [Bloomberg] [Jane Street] [Citadel] [G-Research] [TPP] Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe here<https://lists.ox.compsoc.net/mailman/listinfo> [Designed with BEE]<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…> Designed with BEE<https://www.designedwithbee.com/?utm_source=editor&utm_medium=bee_pro&utm_c…>

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