Hi all,
Coming up this week, we have a *coding pub quiz* with *TPP* at the Mitre. It'll be a fun evening of problem solving with free food and drink and the chance to win great prizes! Form your teams and we'll see you there!
On a week Saturday, *Microsoft* are running a challenge to write a simple *platforming game AI*. They're also *recruiting Microsoft Student Partners* and offering *$100 credit for Microsoft Azure*.
Don't forget to buy CompSoc stash http://www.customclubclothing.co.uk/shop/index.php?c=259! The subsidised rate (£5 for t-shirts, £10 for hoodies) runs until Sunday next week.
Have a great week,
*Edward and the rest of the committee* Events Geek Night 2 https://www.facebook.com/events/2059978900958464/?event_time_id=2059978927625128
*19:00, Saturday 2nd Week – UGSA, Department of Computer Science*
Bring your laptop for the usual evening of fun, food and drink. TPP Coding Challenge Pub Quiz https://www.facebook.com/events/1638615362852588/
*19:00, Wednesday 3rd Week – The Mitre, 17 High Street, OX1 4AG*
TPP is excited to announce a Coding Challenge on Wednesday 9th May, in collaboration with CompSoc!
Unlike a typical pub quiz, you'll need to exercise your problem solving skills to tackle the range of challenges set instead of applying your general knowledge. *Don't forget a laptop* either!
There will be free food and drinks, both soft and alcoholic, available for attendees throughout the whole event. There will also be *great prizes* on offer for the winning teams (*Raspberry Pi computers and a Hotel Chocolat hamper*).
We recommend teams of about 5–6 people, but smaller groups are welcome too, and if you're unsure who to come with then we'll be happy to match you up with other keen problem solvers on the day. Some questions require specific knowledge so you will want a programmer on your team!
Entry is *free of charge* and doesn’t require a ticket, so feel free to just show up on the day! About TPP
TPP is a UK-based IT company, dedicated to delivering world class healthcare software through our innovative products. Our philosophy is to join up healthcare based on a shared electronic medical record, improving access to clinical data and empowering patients to take part in their care. We are known for our outstanding achievements in the UK, providing electronic patient records on a single instance database for over 40 million patients.
After 20 years of success in the UK, TPP is now expanding their offering to deliver connected care to new markets in China and the Middle East. We’re currently hiring for six different graduate roles and for our 2018 summer intern programme. We’re looking for the brightest minds from the UK’s top universities who have a passion for problem solving. Geek Night 3 https://www.facebook.com/events/2059978900958464/?event_time_id=2059978917625129
*19:00, Saturday 3rd Week – UGSA, Department of Computer Science*
Bring your laptop for the usual evening of fun, food and drink. Other events Microsoft Cognitive Challenge! https://www.facebook.com/events/420716118355329/
*18:00–22:00, Saturday 3rd Week – Mathematical Institute*
The third instalment in the mini-hack series, Microsoft and AI Gaming have joined forces for the Microsoft Cognitive Challenge!
Challenge: Use your Python coding skills to create the best performing game playing bot! (Beginner to advanced coders welcome)
Compete against your friends and the AI Gaming Housebot to win *Microsoft goodies*!
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*Register now at http://aka.ms/Azure4students http://aka.ms/Azure4students.* Other notices Artificial Intelligence Impact Weekend
Concerned by the question of fake news and how it may be (mis)shaping our world view? Want to learn more about artificial intelligence as a potential force for global good, get some new skills, and win some awesome prizes?
Then you should definitely sign up for this weekend of exciting events for students at the Oxford Foundry, delivered in collaboration with EY, including *skills workshops* and *creative solution building* with some *awesome prizes* to be won! A series of events, starting on 4th May with a happy hour and team formation, running through the weekend of May 5–6, and ending up with a pitch night/prize-giving and party on May 8th.
*Open to all students – no previous knowledge of AI or related technologies required.*
*Find out more and register here.* https://www.oxfordfoundry.ox.ac.uk/events/2018-05-04-ai-impact-weekend-fake-news ------------------------------
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