CompSoc Edinburgh

Our sponsor, TPP, is looking to fill a spot for their Commercial Manager role! Find out more below:

We are looking for someone who is eager to develop their commercial awareness and really add value to TPP’s UK and international opportunities. You will be responsible for researching the legal and commercial landscape of new markets both in the UK and abroad, identifying and communicating risks of those opportunities and establishing corporate structures to deliver the business. You will also be involved in preparing bids for new contracts, including national frameworks and high value contracts.

As well as working on new opportunities you will be responsible for reviewing company policies to make sure they stay relevant and will also manage contract performance to ensure the company is meeting customer expectations. You will frequently conduct meetings with key stakeholders to negotiate contract terms and variations and subsequently lead on the delivery of those agreements, working closely with all teams within the company.

No previous experience is required and training is on-the-job, but you will require an eye for detail and excellent communication skills.

To apply, please visit

Commercial Manager - TPP Careers We’re looking for a Commercial Manager who is eager to develop their commercial awareness and really add value to TPP’s UK and international opportunities. You will be responsible for researching the legal and commercial landscape of new markets both in the UK and abroad, identifying and communi...

We're hiring a new Head of the School of Informatics

Applications are now invited from academics of international standing for the position of Head of School at Edinburgh.

This is an opportunity to lead one of the top computer science departments in Europe.
More information: https://edin.ac/3vPmB7M

Due to high demand we are going to have two hikes up Arthur's Seat tomorrow, one at 11:30 and the other at 13:00.

They will follow the same route so feel free to attend either of them, we will meet at the bottom of Appleton Tower before setting off. Get hyped!

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Hi everyone,

We've run into some technical issues and won't be able to host our introductory livestream on YouTube or Twitch today.

The stream will be postponed to 18:30 today, and will happen on Zoom at the following link:

https://ed-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/86597388797

(Password: TgMF1rbR)

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Hey everyone, the start of the semester is nearly here, and we've got a week of fun events planned for you! All the info you need is below:

Monday 6:00 PM, online:
Introductory Livestream

A livestream introducing the members of the committee. You can watch on our YouTube channel or on Twitch:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOEMTnIKR29AnSVVdLQZg3Q/live
https://twitch.tv/compsocedinburgh

Tuesday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Bristo Square:
Activities Fair

Visit our booth at the activities fair in Bristo Square to learn more about us and our SIGs. Note that it may be busy and that 11:00 to 12:00 is a quiet hour for those who prefer it less hectic.

Tuesday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Appleton Tower floor 4:
Game Night

A social in Appleton Tower for prospective members to game together and get to know each other, in collaboration with GameSoc. Consoles will be provided along with the available projectors in AT.

Wednesday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, in front of Appleton Tower: Arthur's Seat Hike

We'll be leading a hike up Arthur's Seat! Get to know your fellow computer scientists and enjoy the best views of the city from the summit of an ancient volcano.

Thursday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Appleton Tower floor 6: GameMaker Workshop

A workshop in Appleton Tower to show that gamedev is at your fingertips! Learn the basics of using GameMaker and create your first simple game!

Friday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, in front of Appleton Tower: Scavenger Hunt

Prepare for an exciting afternoon of scavenger hunting! You will be placed in small groups and take pictures around the city in the first round. Another group will then have to recreate your photos. Meeting Point - In front of Appleton Tower.

IMPORTANT: the time has been changed from 13:00 to 11:30.

Friday 8:00 PM to late, Pear Tree, Nicholson Street (opposite Appleton Tower):
Pub Night

It's almost the beginning of the semester! Come and join us for a night to remember enjoying a pint.

We're excited to wish all our new members a warm welcome, and to see our old members once again. Have a fun week and don't forget, Compsoc

Thank you for making it to our wonderful InfBall, we hope you loved it! Here are some pictures of the event. CompSoc

Hoping everyone had as much fun at the AGM+STMU as we did!

We are incredibly proud to announce our new committee! ✨
President: Ben McConville
Secretary: Ksh*tij Sharma
Treasurer: Sophie Bata-Madden
Graphic designer: Margo Tsugorka
Technical Secretary: Jacob Walters
Social Secretary: Amy Yin
Second Year Rep: Charlotte Ausel
Third Year Rep: Enes Aydogan
Old Person Rep: Dylan Thinnes

Now and always, CompSoc loves you!

Guess what time of the year it is? That's right, it's our Annual General Meeting time! 🎉

We'll be electing a new committee for the 22-23 year, at our in-person event featuring the current committee. This is a wonderful chance to become part of Scotland's biggest and best tech society! Time and place for the AGM will be announced in due course.

Want to run for a position?
1. Read over the blog post for role information (https://comp-soc.com/blog/2022/03/11/agm-2022.html).
2. Send [email protected] a manifesto (PDF of max 200 words) by Friday 25th March 2022, specifying your full name and the role in the title. Feel free to look at past year's examples on our website!
3. Prepare a small speech!

CompSoc ❤️ you!

⚠️ You will need to be a member of CompSoc in order to run for committee, and to vote at the AGM, so if you haven't already, make sure you get your FREE membership on our EUSA page: https://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/activities/view/compsoc

AGM 2022 - Call for manifestos - CompSoc Edinburgh In the second half of our next STMU (date/place TBD), we will be holding our AGM where we vote for our new committee and any constitutional amendments. The positions available are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Technical Secretary, Social Secretary, Graphics Designer, 2nd Year Rep...