CompSoc

Attendees:

Inquiry about participant sign-ups.
Instagram, LinkedIn, and email + others will be used for promotional content.
The event will be joint with the school, making it more official and allowing more people to attend.

Suggestion that parents could receive free coffee from EUSA.
Discussion on the need for more incentives to attract 4th-year and master's students, such as forum access for parents.
Concerns about the inclusivity of EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) questions in the form; currently, only male or female options are asked.

Review of a document detailing the first families event.
- Venue ideas discussed, with weekends being preferred for a more fun atmosphere.
- Decision on the pub crawl will depend on participant turnout on the day.
- Suggestion to include the time commitment in the sign-up form so participants know the weekly involvement required.
- Promotion should detail the number and frequency of events.
- Ideas like creating traditions, structured activities, and competitions between families were discussed.
- Proposal for a family flag or crest.
Participation Numbers
- Expected numbers: 250 children, 50 parents, plus committee and staff.
Student Satisfaction and Event Ideas
- Inquiry about thoughts on student satisfaction.
- Suggestion to bring back beer pong with lecturers.
- Proposal for sessions with parents and faculty to discuss student experience.
- Concerns raised about using the Informatics Forum as the default venue due to its atmosphere.
- Alternative venues such as The Caves and Pollock Place mentioned, with catering constraints noted for The Caves.
- Funding details: a minimum of £5,000 from the school is guaranteed, with the possibility of more.

A weekend event where students form teams to develop startup ideas.
Students work with mentors and present their ideas to a sponsor panel, with potential funding opportunities.
The event aims to help students develop soft skills and enhance networking.