HackSoc

Events

Hack & Slash

Hack & Slash! Join us for a bar crawl across town with Medieval Combat Society!

Intro to Python

Are you new to programming and eager to learn one of the most versatile and popular programming languages in the world? Join us for a three-hour introductory crash-course on Python, designed especially for beginners! Python is renowned for its simplicity and readability, making it an excellent choice for those taking their first steps into the world of coding. Whether you’re looking to explore a career in programming, want to automate everyday tasks, or simply want to expand your skill set, this workshop will provide you with a solid foundation. Read more...

Welcome, from HackSoc!

HackSoc Nottingham is thrilled to welcome all prospective members to our Welcome Week Event, and we’ve got an incredible lineup of activities planned just for you. Getting to Know HackSoc: During these welcome talks, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into the heart of HackSoc. We’ll introduce you to our passionate community of tech enthusiasts, our mission, and our vision for the future. Whether you’re a seasoned coder or a curious beginner, you’ll discover how HackSoc can be your gateway to endless opportunities in the tech world. Read more...

Scheduling and Operations at Heathrow Airport

In this talk, Geert de Maare will be talking about his work at Heathrow Airport. This specifically includes working on some of the operations there and he will be going into detail about the hard mathematics used to solving the problems that occur with this. Geert is a professor of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, with specific interests in airline scheduling, airport operations and energy.

OpenStreetMap for Hackers

Jerry is an Open Data Advocate based in Nottingham and has previously spoken for HackSoc before in 2014! In this event, he will be discussing OpenStreetMap, how to use it and its applications. This will include: What is OpenStreetMap How to contibute to it Routing Problems OSM & Humanitarian Mapping Addresses