Friday 22 November 2024

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.

2. Good Things

• 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.

3. Leo Updates

• 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).