Launched on 10 March 2009, the 2009 BCS Student Contest invites students to compete for the top prize, an Asus Eee PC, by programming their best Four-in-a-Row strategy game in Java. The contest runs until June 1st. Print this poster to promote the competition in your school, college or university
Author Archive: Gerry
Recent event: Thursday 23 April: Annual Branch Visit to the Sophos Anti Virus Lab
This year’s branch visit to SophosLabs in Abingdon was so popular that all the places were taken within a few hours of our April eBCSOxon newletter going out. We apologise to everyone who wanted to come but didn’t see the newsletter in time. We are hoping to arrange future similar visits. Keep watching the newsletters… Read more »
Are you a member of BCS?
Did you know that member benefits now include the BCS Online library, with a good selection of online books and Forrester reports? It’s never been easier to join BCS and gain access to all the member services and benefits. You can apply online. The online library, provided through an agreement with Books 24×7, gives members… Read more »
Update on Parking and Access
In our survey, several of you said you were worried about coming to meetings because of the problems of parking in Oxford. Although Oxford can be very difficult in daytime, until recently in the evenings when we hold our meetings there were usually plenty of spaces in Keble Road. As at November 2006, the parking… Read more »
Branch Wiki
The experimental branch wiki has a default theme with a slightly less overpowering shade of blue! Wikis are becoming popular for collaborative projects because, unlike traditional bulletin boards, they don’t impose rigid threaded structures. You are welcome to visit our wiki, register and see what you think of it. Use the wiki itself to share… Read more »
