CompSoc

1. Fergus Updates

Fergus has secured a job in San Francisco and may not be available next semester.
Joining a startup from January to March.
Potential need to elect a new 3rd Year Representative to fill the position during his absence.

Pub Quiz: A lot of fun and well-received.
AI Expo:
- Excellent event, but noted challenges with large prizes.
- Recommendations:
  - Conduct judging before the public arrives for smoother execution.
  - Allocate sufficient budget for catering (£1,400 spent, seen as crucial to event quality).
  - Use lanyards with different colors to categorize participants.
  - Implement sign-ups before the event to estimate attendance.
  - Keep providing value throughout the event to maintain engagement.
  - Develop a clear rubric for judging to ensure transparency and justification.
  - Involve industry professionals as judges or lecturers to enhance credibility.

Discussed creating a chill/hangout spot for students, with features such as:
- An arcade machine.
- A coffee/tea stand.
- Ping pong tables (new equipment is arriving in the café).
Concerns:
- The university is not prioritizing maintenance of student satisfaction-related facilities.
- Suggested purchasing better ping pong paddles and balls.
- Food quality was noted as good.
Limitations: The ground floor is off-limits for modifications.
Suggestion: Invest in items that are low-maintenance ("get and forget" purchases).