Semester 2 has come to an end and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!🥳🙈
It was an amazing year filled with fantastic events, socials, hackathons and competitions! Next year will be even bigger!! So stay tuned and we will see you in September!!🤗
CompSoc ❤️ you!
Semester 1 recap! 🎉
What an incredible few months for CompSoc! Here’s what we achieved together:
✨ Record-breaking STMUs with industry & academic speakers
💻 HackTheBurgh - Scotland’s largest hackathon
🚀 5-day openEuler Challenge with Huawei (50+ participants)
🧠 Launched Neurotech SIG & EVP, revived BitSIG and CloudSIG
🎤 QRT panel, TeachAthon & Ada Lovelace Day talks
📚 Countless workshops, socials, mini-hackathons & more from our amazing SIGs!
None of this would be possible without our amazing members and dedicated committee, sponsors, and the School of Informatics.
Thank you for making this semester unforgettable!
Happy holidays everyone! 🎄
Meet New Committee 2026-27!🥳
President — Kaiwen Wang
Vice President — Luc Wallace
Secretary — Aarav Parin
Treasurer — Dhyey Mehta
TechSec — Skye Vasquez
EDI Rep — Bex Miller
Social Media — Pui Hong Freeman Chung
Social Sec — Hugo Verity-Povoas
Graphic Designer — Iretemi Ogunlaja
2nd Year Rep — Aryan Ajmera
3rd Year Rep — Abdulwahid Yaich
4th year Rep— Anya Krisanova
Old Person Rep — Pa’uk Lavrentieva
Starting university can feel like a big step — but at Informatics, you’re part of a community that’s there to support you from day one.
Whether it’s understanding course material, settling into university life, or planning your next steps, there’s a strong network around you:
🤝 Peer support through student-led initiatives like @infpals and InfBase
🎓 Academic support from Student Advisers, Cohort Leads, and teaching teams
🌱 Community & societies like @comp_soc and @euhoppers
🧠 University-wide support including wellbeing services, careers advice, counselling, @uoedchaplaincy , and the @edunistudentsassociation Advice Place
💬 “It is reassuring to know that, if I had a question in an area unfamiliar to me, I could usually find someone to discuss it with.”
— Yun Lu, LFCS PhD candidate
👉 Find out more via the "Student Support" link in our bio
TPP is looking for a Graduate Technical Engineer! 👷♂️
Our sponsor, TPP, is looking for people to fill the role of a Graduate Technical Engineer. From working with SQL to hardware and cybersecurity, there’s a lot of get involved with!
Scan the QR code or use the link in our bio to apply!
Compsoc <3 You!
Come along to our Course Choices Fair on April 22nd in the Informatics Forum G.07, from 13:00 to 16:00.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Get to hear the unbiased view of students who have actually taken school of informatics courses learn what each course is about, how it’s assessed, and what the structure is like. Along with the opportunity to chat to course organisers and cohort leads.
Volunteers needed! Volunteer at an event to help informatics students choose their course choice for next year! You will only be needed for 60 minutes max between 13:00 and 16:00. All volunteers will receive a £10 Love2Shop voucher.
Learn more about the roles from our committee!
AGM is on Thursday, 2nd of April!
Feel free to reach out to our committee members to learn more about what their roles🫶🏻
LAST STMU OF THE YEAR IS TOMORROW!!
Monday 23rd of March
6PM-9PM
Informatics Forum, G.07
Come learn from the best engineers at Bloomberg and compete for BIG PRIZES at BPuzzle competition!!
Don’t forget to bring your laptops if you want to participate!
It’s important to sign up with a link in our bio!(Bloomberg sign up link)
JUST TWO WEEKS TO GO: CompSoc AGM!
**WHEN:** 2nd April 2026 - 1800-2100
**WHERE**: Informatics Forum G.07
Hey @everyone , our AGM is coming up! If you want to have a say in the future of the society (and some free pizza as always) come along! If you'd like to run you can [submit a manifesto here](p-soc.com/Manifestos2026AGM) or email us at `[email protected]`, and you'll want to prepare a speech in advance. You'll have **2 minutes** if you're running for an executive role, **1 minute** otherwise. We'll also be voting on an amended constitution. You can run on the day as always!
You'll need to be a registered as a member to vote, which [you can do here](p-soc.com/join).
Uploaded manifestos [can be found here.](/news/2026-03-11-april-agm-manifestos/)
## Positions up for election:
- Executive: - President, Secretary, Treasurer
- Core committee: - Vice-president, Tech Secretary, Social Secretary, Social Media Officer, EDI Representative, Graphic Designer
- Representatives: - 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year, Masters, Old person
See you there!
Compsoc <3 You
CompSoc’s Eid-ul-Fitr Event
We’re delighted to invited you to CompSoc’s first Eid-ul-Fitr event!
As Ramadan is slowly coming to an end, join us on Friday (20th of March) to celebrate Eid by coming together and enjoying some delicious food. Savour a free delicious meal from Kolachi Restaurant, bring your snacks or feel free to cook your favorite dish - so we can all enjoy your impressive (or questionable…) cooking skills! We want to use this occasion to highlight culture and bring the community closer, so everyone is welcome!
Date: March 20th (this Friday)
Time: 18:00-19:45
Where: Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Room St. Ninian’s Hall
Numbers are limited. The event is free, but you still need to register for a ticket. Please sign up on our events page
🎉 CompSoc is turning 25! 🎂
And we’re celebrating with a massive party for the community that makes CompSoc, CompSoc.
📅 Thursday 19th March
🕕 18:00 – 21:00
📍 Cabaret Bar, Pleasance
On the night, enjoy a bar tab, cake, food and a DJ - all for free! There’ll be some limited edition birthday merch too!
Spaces are limited — sign up with the link in our bio to avoid being denied entry on the night.
CompSoc <3 You!
🚨 FAMHACK 2026 // SATURDAY 28TH MARCH 🚨
Your academic family. Your first hackathon. One day to build something amazing together.
✨ No experience needed
🍕 Pizza, coding & games
🎯 Multiple tracks: Main challenge, scavenger hunt & more
🏆 Great prizes for every track
💰 Pre-event CTF: Win £20 + certificate (opens 14 March)
Whether you’re coding or solving puzzles, there’s something for everyone. Join your family for the event of the year — Register Now! Link in Bio
One family. One team. One unforgettable day.
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