Open Tech Calendar

Dive into the World of AI with Ease! 🚀

💡 Ever wondered how AI can benefit your business? Unsure where to start? Do you feel uneasy about the ethical implications and risks it brings along? You're not alone, and the best part? You've got everything you need to jumpstart your AI adventure already - and we're here to show you how.

🤖 AI is revolutionizing the business world by enhancing customer service, speeding up decision-making with rapid data analysis and automating mundane tasks, freeing up valuable time for strategic work. AI is the key to efficiency, insight, and responsiveness in your business.

Join us for an Exclusive AI Experience Session hosted by Angel Takooree, where we demystify AI for you. We will cover everything you need, whether it's identifying business processes improvements by using automation, tackling data protection concerns, addressing the fears within your organization, or simply wondering how to begin.

Our session is perfect for non-techies curious a...

Glasgow 2600 meetings are similar to those held around the world. Hackers, crackers, geeks, hats of any colour, technology enthusiasts, hacktivists, and other like-minded folks are most welcome. We do not judge anyone and everyone has something to contribute, no matter their level of expertise.

An excuse for a wee Friday night catch up over a beer or two. Note the venue is unlicenced, but you can BYOB (bring your own beer - it's encouraged!), though there are free teas and coffees too.

All welcome, from complete beginners to the more experienced users.

Come learn about what projects we've been working on or new technology we've been experimenting with.

Our monthly Electronics and Radio club is aimed at anyone interested in electronics and/or radio to drop in and work on or get help with projects.

Not sure where to start with soldering or want some tips on improving the surface mount soldering on your latest project? Always wondered how to use an oscilloscope? Drop by and someone should be able to help you.

Interested in finding out about amateur radio and how to get licenced or have a licence and want to check your new radios performance on our equipment? One of our existing licence holders should have all the info you need.

People of all abilities are welcome to drop by for a chat and work on their projects using our variety of equipment in our friendly space.

A guided exploration of the Linux server command line.

Aimed at absolute beginners. We'll show how to securely connect to a server then we'll work through Bandit, an adventure game set in the command line that progresses step-by-step from the basics to common programs and beyond.

This will be an in-person event in the quiet lounge of the newly open The Gamer Club, on Bath Lane next door to The Buff Club.

I'll work through the challenges on the big screen and explain what I'm doing as well all work together though the levels. Join in and play along or feel free to work on your own through the advanced war games and someone there should be able to assist you if needed.

We're planning to try some of the beginner/intermediate war games from OverTheWire.org

Leviathan
This wargame doesn't require any knowledge about programming - just a bit of common sense and some knowledge about basic *nix commands. We had no idea that it'd be this hard to make an interesting wargame that wouldn't require programming abilities from the players. Hopefully we made an interesting challenge for the new ones.

Natas
Natas teaches the basics of serverside web-security.

Krypton
The Krypton wargame features encryption and ciphers.

The games start easily, but get complex quickly - so those that already know their way around will get a challenge too.

This is a great event to get to know everyone, you can work through the levels at your own pace, or just help out others that are stuck. We'll also talk you through the solutions to help beginners learn.

We're being hosted in The Gamer Club, so there is free tea and coffee, or you are welcome to bring in your own...

Monthly CTF - HackTheBox/TryHackMe/Other

Regular Open Night and Social, open to everyone, feel free to drop in, have a look around, and meet people.

This event will be a single talk on Memory First: An Introduction to Redis with Guy Royse

⚠️ This will be an in-person event, the venue is TBA.

🗺️ Hallam University Map: www.shu.ac.uk
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🚗 Parking: The APCOA car park on Eyre Street is a five-minute walk from City Campus. You can park there for just £5. Just scan your blue chip at Owen Building Level 5, Charles Street, or Cantor to claim the discount.
Agenda:

🍕 Pizza/Drinks (18:15 - 18:30)
🗣 Introduction (18:30)
👉 Memory First: An Introduction to Redis (18:35ish)
🍻 Social @ Pub (after the talk)
👉 Memory First: An Introduction to Redis
Odds are, you’ve heard of Redis. Maybe you’re a total noob and want to learn all about it. Maybe you’ve used it to cache an API call or some JSON strings and want to know what else it can do. Maybe you *haven’t* heard of Redis and are curious what all the fuss is about.

Wanna find out?...

Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.

Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.

Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members.

For May we have combined our Data Meetup and Python User Group sessions into a single evening.

"Growing up in the North East of Scotland I have always been interested in our unique weather system. In 2019 with an effort to learn more about computing I bought a RaspberryPi. Naturally the project that captured my attention was titled "build your own weather station" and the story begins.

"I will talk to the evolution of the project over the last few years, from construction (learning to solder) access to 3D printing (Thanks Aberdeen Library) and various customisations including an air quality sensor, deploying a website, adding a camera and use of a machine learning algorithm on my dataset to generate my own temperature forecast. The learning curve has been steep, with numerous mis-steps and "if i were to do it again" anecdotes.

Bio: Luke has worked as a reservoir engineer for sixteen years primarily focused on oil and gas production forecasting and field development decisions....

Code Club - Open to the Public

Our next meetup is on Thursday 9th May at Sheffield Tech Parks.

Speakers and format TBC. Do get in touch if you're interested in speaking at this or a future event, or if your company might be interested in sponsoring us.

This event will show you how to get started creating basic 3D games. It will be more of a workshop format - I'll demo on a big screen and you'll be able to work alongside me as we show the ins and outs of the software and it's scripting language, GDScript, which is quite similar to Python.

We'll try to build a replica of Wolfenstein 3D from scratch.

Regular Open Night and Social, open to everyone, feel free to drop in, have a look around, and meet people.

Join us for this insightful webinar that dives into the world of reporting in recruitment and how this landscape is becoming more important. We’ll explore how recruitment processes can be improved by studying the data available.

- The importance of data: Learn from experts why analysing data consistently is so important for SMEs.

- Discover how new technologies make reporting easier and more efficient.

- Data driven results: Discover how making data driven decisions will help meet diversity goals and improve the quality of hire.

- Understand how data driven recruiting can empower a single person or small recruitment teams in SMEs.

Be sure to catch this webinar to level up your data driven recruitment strategy. Don’t miss the opportunity to find out from the experts and get the knowledge you need to use data to your advantage.

We are a group of A-level and college students in Sheffield who have come together with the aim of connecting students and employers directly. We aim to do this by organising interactive events that help students form a much better understanding of opportunities that exist, eliminating common misconceptions and making the path to a job in the technology industry much clearer!

The events are organised and led by students to help them be as enjoyable and informative as possible, removing the common power dynamic and facilitating a less formal space where students can feel more comfortable asking questions and getting to know employers and each other, helping with employment and apprenticeship opportunities in the future.

As this is the launch event it is going to be relatively small and simple, with the aim of dispelling myths about employment and building up networking connections, alongside forming the student network and finding people who would be interested in getting involved...

Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.

Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.

Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members.

Code Club - Open to the Public

Join us for TechConnect, a dynamic event designed to bridge the gap between junior developers looking to kick start their careers, and employers in the industry. If you’re a recent graduate, a career changer, or an employer seeking top talent, TechConnect offers a unique platform to network, learn, and connect.

What to Expect:

Inspiring Lightning Talks: Hear from leading tech companies who will provide knowledge and advice on getting into tech, alongside individuals who have successfully transitioned into their dream career.
Gain valuable insights into the industry, career paths, and the skills that employers value most.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals from a diverse range of tech companies and backgrounds.
Expand your network, exchange ideas, and explore potential career opportunities.
Expert Advice: Get practical advice on job seeking strategies, crafting standout CVs and portfolios, and acing interviews in the tech industry.
Learn from industry profes...

This event will show you how to get started creating basic 3D VR scenes/games. It will be more of a workshop format - I'll demo on my screen and you'll be able to work alongside me as we show the ins and outs of the software. It's easy to learn and experiment with as it's all based on Javascript and HTML.

We'll have some VR headsets so you can try out what you are creating in a proper virtual environment.

Regular Open Night and Social, open to everyone, feel free to drop in, have a look around, and meet people.

Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.

Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.

Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members.

Code Club - Open to the Public

Regular Open Night and Social, open to everyone, feel free to drop in, have a look around, and meet people.

Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.

Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.

Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members.

Code Club - Open to the Public

We're in Room 12.4.12 at the Charles Street Building, Sheffield Hallam University, 120 Charles St, Sheffield, S1 2NE, England

You'll need to sign-in at the security desk, but look for FES signs up into the lift and the 4th floor.

This month we'll be welcoming:

Luke Howsam - Feature Flags: A safer way of releasing software

How to give your apps the power to reduce risk, deploy faster, test your code in production, perform A/B testing and other goodies.

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Iain Broome - Trauma-informed content design and tricky tech decisions

Iain’s talk will introduce the principles of trauma-informed content design using examples from his work on guidance content aimed at kinship carers. He’ll also cover some of the practical tech decisions – both good and bad – that had a direct effect on the user experience for people who have been through trauma.

Sheffield StartUp is a lively evening get-together that pulls in the region's top talents from the startup scene. Set in Showroom Café Bar in Sheffield city centre, this event is all about sparking real connections, having insightful chats, and opening doors for teamwork among cool entrepreneurs, potential investors, and folks from different industry corners. With a fun and diverse crowd, the buzz here fuels fresh ideas and sets the stage for future collaborations that could kick off the next big wave of innovation.

Our monthly Electronics and Radio club is aimed at anyone interested in electronics and/or radio to drop in and work on or get help with projects.

Not sure where to start with soldering or want some tips on improving the surface mount soldering on your latest project? Always wondered how to use an oscilloscope? Drop by and someone should be able to help you.

Interested in finding out about amateur radio and how to get licenced or have a licence and want to check your new radios performance on our equipment? One of our existing licence holders should have all the info you need.

People of all abilities are welcome to drop by for a chat and work on their projects using our variety of equipment in our friendly space.

A guided exploration of the Linux server command line.

Aimed at absolute beginners. We'll show how to securely connect to a server then we'll work through Bandit, an adventure game set in the command line that progresses step-by-step from the basics to common programs and beyond.

This will be an in-person event in the quiet lounge of the newly open The Gamer Club, on Bath Lane next door to The Buff Club.

I'll work through the challenges on the big screen and explain what I'm doing as well all work together though the levels. Join in and play along or feel free to work on your own through the advanced war games and someone there should be able to assist you if needed.

We're planning to try some of the beginner/intermediate war games from OverTheWire.org

Leviathan
This wargame doesn't require any knowledge about programming - just a bit of common sense and some knowledge about basic *nix commands. We had no idea that it'd be this hard to make an interesting wargame that wouldn't require programming abilities from the players. Hopefully we made an interesting challenge for the new ones.

Natas
Natas teaches the basics of serverside web-security.

Krypton
The Krypton wargame features encryption and ciphers.

The games start easily, but get complex quickly - so those that already know their way around will get a challenge too.

This is a great event to get to know everyone, you can work through the levels at your own pace, or just help out others that are stuck. We'll also talk you through the solutions to help beginners learn.

We're being hosted in The Gamer Club, so there is free tea and coffee, or you are welcome to bring in your own...

Regular Open Night and Social, open to everyone, feel free to drop in, have a look around, and meet people.

Glasgow 2600 meetings are similar to those held around the world. Hackers, crackers, geeks, hats of any colour, technology enthusiasts, hacktivists, and other like-minded folks are most welcome. We do not judge anyone and everyone has something to contribute, no matter their level of expertise.

An excuse for a wee Friday night catch up over a beer or two. Note the venue is unlicenced, but you can BYOB (bring your own beer - it's encouraged!), though there are free teas and coffees too.

All welcome, from complete beginners to the more experienced users.

Come learn about what projects we've been working on or new technology we've been experimenting with.

This event will show you how to get started creating basic 3D games. It will be more of a workshop format - I'll demo on a big screen and you'll be able to work alongside me as we show the ins and outs of the software and it's scripting language, GDScript, which is quite similar to Python.

We'll try to build a replica of Wolfenstein 3D from scratch.

Regular Open Night and Social, open to everyone, feel free to drop in, have a look around, and meet people.

Come join us to discuss all things Accessibility. Harriet Holman and Melissa Rocks will host a talk about the topic in general and how and why we should test for it. We'd love to see some of you there!

Pizza will be provided (thanks to our lovely sponsors at BJSS!) but please message me if you have any dietary requirements we need to account for.

Thanks everyone!

Agenda

18:00 - 18:30: Guest Arrival, Networking, Pizza & Beverages
18:30 - 19:30: Presentation
19:30 - 20:00: Networking & Closure

This event will show you how to get started creating basic 3D VR scenes/games. It will be more of a workshop format - I'll demo on my screen and you'll be able to work alongside me as we show the ins and outs of the software. It's easy to learn and experiment with as it's all based on Javascript and HTML.

We'll have some VR headsets so you can try out what you are creating in a proper virtual environment.

We're in Room 12.4.12 at the Charles Street Building, Sheffield Hallam University, 120 Charles St, Sheffield, S1 2NE, England

You'll need to sign-in at the security desk, but look for FES signs up into the lift and the 4th floor.

Details TBC

Before you attend, please read our code of conduct: bit.ly

Sheffield StartUp is a lively evening get-together that pulls in the region's top talents from the startup scene. Set in Showroom Café Bar in Sheffield city centre, this event is all about sparking real connections, having insightful chats, and opening doors for teamwork among cool entrepreneurs, potential investors, and folks from different industry corners. With a fun and diverse crowd, the buzz here fuels fresh ideas and sets the stage for future collaborations that could kick off the next big wave of innovation.

A guided exploration of the Linux server command line.

Aimed at absolute beginners. We'll show how to securely connect to a server then we'll work through Bandit, an adventure game set in the command line that progresses step-by-step from the basics to common programs and beyond.

This will be an in-person event in the quiet lounge of the newly open The Gamer Club, on Bath Lane next door to The Buff Club.

I'll work through the challenges on the big screen and explain what I'm doing as well all work together though the levels. Join in and play along or feel free to work on your own through the advanced war games and someone there should be able to assist you if needed.

We're planning to try some of the beginner/intermediate war games from OverTheWire.org

Leviathan
This wargame doesn't require any knowledge about programming - just a bit of common sense and some knowledge about basic *nix commands. We had no idea that it'd be this hard to make an interesting wargame that wouldn't require programming abilities from the players. Hopefully we made an interesting challenge for the new ones.

Natas
Natas teaches the basics of serverside web-security.

Krypton
The Krypton wargame features encryption and ciphers.

The games start easily, but get complex quickly - so those that already know their way around will get a challenge too.

This is a great event to get to know everyone, you can work through the levels at your own pace, or just help out others that are stuck. We'll also talk you through the solutions to help beginners learn.

We're being hosted in The Gamer Club, so there is free tea and coffee, or you are welcome to bring in your own...

An excuse for a wee Friday night catch up over a beer or two. Note the venue is unlicenced, but you can BYOB (bring your own beer - it's encouraged!), though there are free teas and coffees too.

All welcome, from complete beginners to the more experienced users.

Come learn about what projects we've been working on or new technology we've been experimenting with.

Glasgow 2600 meetings are similar to those held around the world. Hackers, crackers, geeks, hats of any colour, technology enthusiasts, hacktivists, and other like-minded folks are most welcome. We do not judge anyone and everyone has something to contribute, no matter their level of expertise.

Our monthly Electronics and Radio club is aimed at anyone interested in electronics and/or radio to drop in and work on or get help with projects.

Not sure where to start with soldering or want some tips on improving the surface mount soldering on your latest project? Always wondered how to use an oscilloscope? Drop by and someone should be able to help you.

Interested in finding out about amateur radio and how to get licenced or have a licence and want to check your new radios performance on our equipment? One of our existing licence holders should have all the info you need.

People of all abilities are welcome to drop by for a chat and work on their projects using our variety of equipment in our friendly space.

This event will show you how to get started creating basic 3D games. It will be more of a workshop format - I'll demo on a big screen and you'll be able to work alongside me as we show the ins and outs of the software and it's scripting language, GDScript, which is quite similar to Python.

We'll try to build a replica of Wolfenstein 3D from scratch.

This event will show you how to get started creating basic 3D VR scenes/games. It will be more of a workshop format - I'll demo on my screen and you'll be able to work alongside me as we show the ins and outs of the software. It's easy to learn and experiment with as it's all based on Javascript and HTML.

We'll have some VR headsets so you can try out what you are creating in a proper virtual environment.

With a new state-of-the-art venue and our biggest ever speaker line-up, we're taking this summer's event to the next level.

We went big for our August 2023 event, expanding to two stages for the first time, hosting more than 22 speakers and panelists across the day and welcoming over 230 marketers from all over the UK.

This year, we're moving up the road to The Wave, the University of Sheffield's futuristic new building.

This will be another brilliant day of insights across all digital marketing disciplines: SEO, Digital PR, Content, Social, PPC, marketing strategy and more.

We're in Room 12.4.12 at the Charles Street Building, Sheffield Hallam University, 120 Charles St, Sheffield, S1 2NE, England

You'll need to sign-in at the security desk, but look for FES signs up into the lift and the 4th floor.

Details TBC

Glasgow 2600 meetings are similar to those held around the world. Hackers, crackers, geeks, hats of any colour, technology enthusiasts, hacktivists, and other like-minded folks are most welcome. We do not judge anyone and everyone has something to contribute, no matter their level of expertise.

An excuse for a wee Friday night catch up over a beer or two. Note the venue is unlicenced, but you can BYOB (bring your own beer - it's encouraged!), though there are free teas and coffees too.

All welcome, from complete beginners to the more experienced users.

Come learn about what projects we've been working on or new technology we've been experimenting with.

Our monthly Electronics and Radio club is aimed at anyone interested in electronics and/or radio to drop in and work on or get help with projects.

Not sure where to start with soldering or want some tips on improving the surface mount soldering on your latest project? Always wondered how to use an oscilloscope? Drop by and someone should be able to help you.

Interested in finding out about amateur radio and how to get licenced or have a licence and want to check your new radios performance on our equipment? One of our existing licence holders should have all the info you need.

People of all abilities are welcome to drop by for a chat and work on their projects using our variety of equipment in our friendly space.

A guided exploration of the Linux server command line.

Aimed at absolute beginners. We'll show how to securely connect to a server then we'll work through Bandit, an adventure game set in the command line that progresses step-by-step from the basics to common programs and beyond.

This will be an in-person event in the quiet lounge of the newly open The Gamer Club, on Bath Lane next door to The Buff Club.

I'll work through the challenges on the big screen and explain what I'm doing as well all work together though the levels. Join in and play along or feel free to work on your own through the advanced war games and someone there should be able to assist you if needed.

We're planning to try some of the beginner/intermediate war games from OverTheWire.org

Leviathan
This wargame doesn't require any knowledge about programming - just a bit of common sense and some knowledge about basic *nix commands. We had no idea that it'd be this hard to make an interesting wargame that wouldn't require programming abilities from the players. Hopefully we made an interesting challenge for the new ones.

Natas
Natas teaches the basics of serverside web-security.

Krypton
The Krypton wargame features encryption and ciphers.

The games start easily, but get complex quickly - so those that already know their way around will get a challenge too.

This is a great event to get to know everyone, you can work through the levels at your own pace, or just help out others that are stuck. We'll also talk you through the solutions to help beginners learn.

We're being hosted in The Gamer Club, so there is free tea and coffee, or you are welcome to bring in your own...

This event will show you how to get started creating basic 3D games. It will be more of a workshop format - I'll demo on a big screen and you'll be able to work alongside me as we show the ins and outs of the software and it's scripting language, GDScript, which is quite similar to Python.

We'll try to build a replica of Wolfenstein 3D from scratch.

This event will show you how to get started creating basic 3D VR scenes/games. It will be more of a workshop format - I'll demo on my screen and you'll be able to work alongside me as we show the ins and outs of the software. It's easy to learn and experiment with as it's all based on Javascript and HTML.

We'll have some VR headsets so you can try out what you are creating in a proper virtual environment.

We're planning to try some of the beginner/intermediate war games from OverTheWire.org

Leviathan
This wargame doesn't require any knowledge about programming - just a bit of common sense and some knowledge about basic *nix commands. We had no idea that it'd be this hard to make an interesting wargame that wouldn't require programming abilities from the players. Hopefully we made an interesting challenge for the new ones.

Natas
Natas teaches the basics of serverside web-security.

Krypton
The Krypton wargame features encryption and ciphers.

The games start easily, but get complex quickly - so those that already know their way around will get a challenge too.

This is a great event to get to know everyone, you can work through the levels at your own pace, or just help out others that are stuck. We'll also talk you through the solutions to help beginners learn.

We're being hosted in The Gamer Club, so there is free tea and coffee, or you are welcome to bring in your own...

A guided exploration of the Linux server command line.

Aimed at absolute beginners. We'll show how to securely connect to a server then we'll work through Bandit, an adventure game set in the command line that progresses step-by-step from the basics to common programs and beyond.

This will be an in-person event in the quiet lounge of the newly open The Gamer Club, on Bath Lane next door to The Buff Club.

I'll work through the challenges on the big screen and explain what I'm doing as well all work together though the levels. Join in and play along or feel free to work on your own through the advanced war games and someone there should be able to assist you if needed.

Glasgow 2600 meetings are similar to those held around the world. Hackers, crackers, geeks, hats of any colour, technology enthusiasts, hacktivists, and other like-minded folks are most welcome. We do not judge anyone and everyone has something to contribute, no matter their level of expertise.

An excuse for a wee Friday night catch up over a beer or two. Note the venue is unlicenced, but you can BYOB (bring your own beer - it's encouraged!), though there are free teas and coffees too.

All welcome, from complete beginners to the more experienced users.

Come learn about what projects we've been working on or new technology we've been experimenting with.

This event will show you how to get started creating basic 3D games. It will be more of a workshop format - I'll demo on a big screen and you'll be able to work alongside me as we show the ins and outs of the software and it's scripting language, GDScript, which is quite similar to Python.

We'll try to build a replica of Wolfenstein 3D from scratch.

This event will show you how to get started creating basic 3D VR scenes/games. It will be more of a workshop format - I'll demo on my screen and you'll be able to work alongside me as we show the ins and outs of the software. It's easy to learn and experiment with as it's all based on Javascript and HTML.

We'll have some VR headsets so you can try out what you are creating in a proper virtual environment.

We're planning to try some of the beginner/intermediate war games from OverTheWire.org

Leviathan
This wargame doesn't require any knowledge about programming - just a bit of common sense and some knowledge about basic *nix commands. We had no idea that it'd be this hard to make an interesting wargame that wouldn't require programming abilities from the players. Hopefully we made an interesting challenge for the new ones.

Natas
Natas teaches the basics of serverside web-security.

Krypton
The Krypton wargame features encryption and ciphers.

The games start easily, but get complex quickly - so those that already know their way around will get a challenge too.

This is a great event to get to know everyone, you can work through the levels at your own pace, or just help out others that are stuck. We'll also talk you through the solutions to help beginners learn.

We're being hosted in The Gamer Club, so there is free tea and coffee, or you are welcome to bring in your own...

A guided exploration of the Linux server command line.

Aimed at absolute beginners. We'll show how to securely connect to a server then we'll work through Bandit, an adventure game set in the command line that progresses step-by-step from the basics to common programs and beyond.

This will be an in-person event in the quiet lounge of the newly open The Gamer Club, on Bath Lane next door to The Buff Club.

I'll work through the challenges on the big screen and explain what I'm doing as well all work together though the levels. Join in and play along or feel free to work on your own through the advanced war games and someone there should be able to assist you if needed.