Computerphile’s Steve Bagley, Mike Pound and Sean Riley will be doing an exciting talk on all their work fro the youtube channel. Feel free to join if you want to learn about the process and behind the scenes of the production process for Computerphile.

HackNotts is an annual hackathon hosted by HackSoc at the University of Nottingham. It’s a two-day overnight hackathon for all skill levels taking place on November 4th and 5th 2023. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded people and discuss new ideas and projects. Teams are not mandatory, as said previously. There will be loads of opportunities to find one though, including a team building workshop on the day along with the #find-a-team Discord channel. Read more...

Zac Garby (former HackSoc president) will give a talk on the process of making a programming language. This talk will focus more specifically on how to create imperative programming languages. Zac has extensive experience implementing both imperative and functional programming languages. If you want to see more of his impressive work/projects, you can have a look at his Github: https://github.com/zac-garby

Dive into the exciting world of parallel computing with SYCL, using Conway’s Game of Life as our hands-on example. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this event is for you. Approachable for beginner to advanced C++ programmers, and fun to watch for all. Join us for: Introduction to SYCL: Learn how SYCL makes parallel computing accessible and powerful. Hands-On Coding: Apply SYCL to enhance the performance of Conway’s Game of Life. Read more...

In this talk, Ed Holloway-George will talk about best practices for Android Development. Ed is currently working at ASOS as a software developer. He is a Google expert for Android, with a particular expertise in security. You can learn more about him on his website.

Come along to our EGM to help us vote on whether we should introduce working groups to our society and to elect a new Welfare Secretary!

Hacker Round Robin (formerly Hacker Speed Dating) is an intense event in which participants are challenged to build a simple project. The twist is, every 30 minutes, you’ll be forced to move to the next computer. Work closely with the people next to you to catch up, not make it worse, and hopefully build a complete project!

In this hands-on, immersive workshop, you’ll delve deeper into Python programming as we explore the fascinating intersection of AI and video games. Street Fighter II, a classic fighting game, will serve as our playground for building an intelligent opponent that can compete against human players. Workshop Highlights: Review of Python Basics: We’ll start with a quick review of fundamental Python concepts to ensure everyone is on the same page. Introduction to AI: Gain insights into the basics of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and reinforcement learning – the key concepts we’ll use to create our AI fighter. Read more...

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

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...