The Calm - Pre-Term 3 Newsletter

Wed 20 Apr 2022 Newsletter

The pre-exam stress may be ramping up, but we have you covered! Whether it's revision, food, or merch(?), we've got something for everyone.

Wow, that break really flew by huh? Quite a lot has happened since the last newsletter, so I think it's time for a little speedrun...

🤝 Introducing our new exec team!

🔗Instagram Post

Another year, another exec - we've expanded our team to 20(!), and hope to provide you with a lot more high-quality, useful events. Want to get to know us? We've got a post up of who we are and what we do on our Instagram page! If you aren't already, make sure you're following us there for more frequent updates and stories.

🎓 Revision Sessions - CS130 & CS260

To help with the most painful modules of this exam period, we'll be starting to run help sessions for you all! Where you can get help on questions, content, and more. We're kicking this off with:

CS260 Algorithms 🕒 3-5pm, Saturday 📍 MS.03

We'll be invading a 2nd year revision room for a bit to go through some problems and concepts, mainly focusing on the back half of the module. After that, we'd be happy to answer individual questions that people are having trouble with.

CS130 Maths for CS 1 🕑 2-6pm, Monday 📍 MB0.08

We'll be holding a slightly longer drop-in session for 1st years, where we'll be around to go through requested concepts, help out with questions (the 2019 past paper is quite tricky in places), and give a place for you to collaborate!

🍻 The Pub Before the Storm

🕕 6pm, Sunday Wk 0 📍 Dirty Duck

Need one final break from revising for those week 1 exams? Join us in the Dirty Duck from 6pm this Sunday for some good food, good company, and a good time.

Note: This is usually on Monday, but has been pulled forward to Sunday because of early exam dates. (one of the rare times I enjoy being 3rd year)

👕 We have Merch now!

As some of you might be aware, we've been preparing this merch for a while, and it's finally here to order! We've tried to keep prices down, while providing good quality and customisation.

Come get your hands on:

❓ Any queries? Send to secretary@uwcs.co.uk, or pop a message in #exec on Discord.

➡️ Don't delay, buy today on our SU Store page ! (god I'm such a shill)

⏩ WASD 2022: Speedrunning for Charity

Submissions Now Open!

📅 18th-20th June 📍 Warwick Esports Centre

We're happy to announce that WASD is back for 2022, it's in-person, and you can sign up today!

Warwick's Awesome Speedruns & Demos:

We're teaming up with Warwick Esports, Warwick Esports Centre and the Warwick SU to help make the event the best it can be!

No matter whether you've never done a speedrun before in your life, or you've managed to nab a few records yourself, wanna help us raise some money for a good cause?

ℹ️ To find out more, visit warwickspeed.run

In my defence, I did say it was a lot.
Enjoy the revision panic,
Owen [he/him]

A Message From Our Sponsor, TPP

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The role is as diverse as it is exciting. Recent projects have included a complete marketing campaign for a smartphone app in China, speech-writing for an international TED conference, coordinating a government trade mission to India, and preparing digital content for events in Africa.

We’re looking for someone who is ready to take on an exciting challenge. You’ll have an interest in current affairs, technology, and healthcare. You’ll be able to write easy-to-understand narrative on complex topics.

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