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  • We are pleased to announce that the Sheffield Digital Showcase is back! This is an event for industry pros and the general public alike. With a format similar to a talk show, our guests are invited on stage to explain their projects and to chat to Chris Dymond, who will delve into the details of how the project came about, how it was made and by whom, and what its impact has been. Our first Showcase of 2024 (and the first since pre-Covid) is on Tuesday 19 March at Sheffield Technology Parks. We'll be kicking things off at 5:30pm with drinks and nibbles, and we aim to be finished by 8pm.

  • 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.

  • The TechForge Accelerator from Business Sheffield comprises of 6 in-person workshop sessions designed to support the needs of technology-centred startups, especially those involving software. The TechForge Accelerator is best suited to founders who are at an early stage – for example you might just have an idea, be working on a prototype (or MVP), or have done some initial trading. You can book into one or more workshops in the series, depending on your needs. The workshops last just over 2 hours with an opportunity to network at the end.

    The penultimate session in our Accelerator for tech startups looks at a variety of methods for generating income (so-called Monetisation). One of the most exciting aspects of software-based businesses is the innovative approaches they use to bring money in. Whether you are planning to charge fees or subscriptions or are exploring some of the more unusual routes such as ad revenue or digital currencies, there may be options you haven’t spotted befor...

  • This event is brought to you by YCSC: South Yorkshire Chapter, Sheffield Hallam University, BCS South Yorkshire Branch and HSBC. This event is a fantastic opportunity for knowledge exchange and interaction between academia, students and industry, aiming to create an interactive environment for building fruitful partnerships. However, this event is not exclusive - anyone can attend to acquire knowledge and develop their expertise!

    Morning session:
    Final year cyber security undergraduate students at Sheffield Hallam University will be showcasing their final year projects as poster presentations. You will be able to view and discuss the students' posters, as well as participate in quickfire talks. There will also be prizes for the best student poster presentations.

    Afternoon session:
    We have some exciting guest speakers and a panel discussion lined up for you! Join us in welcoming guest speakers Melanie Oldham OBE, Founder of Bob's Business & Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster Chair...

  • More details to follow but you can expect 2 fantastic speakers, a great venue, food & drink and the opportunity to meet & network into the evening.

    Our event is free and inclusive; we welcome people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join. If you require any accommodations please reach out and we will do what we can.

    Rough Schedule
6.00pm - Doors, food, drinks
6.30pm - Welcome
6.40pm - Talk 1
7.10pm - Break
7.20pm - Talk 2
7.50pm - Open Mic/Community News
7.55pm - Continue the conversation at the Sheffield Tap.

  • From IL Weaving to Source Generators with Ferdinando Papale

    ❗❗ 🌐 This is an online event, we'll be hosting the event on Zoom, the link for the meeting is below, however, we'll only announce the password just before the event.

    🔗 us02web.zoom.us
    🔑 TBA

    📅 Agenda

    👋 Welcome
    🗑️ Housekeeping
    👩‍🏫 From IL Weaving to Source Generators
    🍻 Virtual Bar
    👩‍🏫 From IL Weaving to Source Generators, the Realm story

    Intermediate Language (IL) Weaving is a powerful technique that allows to greatly simplify the experience of developers using the .NET Realm SDK by hiding a fair amount of complexity from end-users.

    Working with a weaver, though, is tedious, error prone and the resulting code is a black box. These are some of the reasons that convinced us to migrate to Source Generators, a feature introduced in .NET 5 that allows to produce code on the fly during compilation.

    This talk will go through the reasons why IL Weaving was used in the first place, our long...

  • This March meetup see's a slight deviation from the normal format of the SheffieldR meetups as we are inviting you to bring your data, code, R knowledge and enthusiasm along to help each other out in a "Hackathon" style meeting.

    See the Website for details which are copied below: sheffieldr.github.io

    Maybe you’ve a problem using renv to manage your packages or you’re stuck with a particular data wrangling problem or haven’t worked out the perfect layout of your graph then bring your data and code along and see if there is someone who can help you solve your problem. Whether that is using the Tidyverse, data.table, ggplot2 or base graphics.
    Obviously we’ll need people with experience to come and help others solve their problems, but even if you’re just starting out on your R journey you will know something to contribute.

    If you’d like to come along we’ve setup a short form for you to indicate what areas you are looking for assistance with or...

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    Looking to grow your business?

    Whether you are struggling to get your business onto a firm footing, or ready to build on your success and scale-up, it pays to be alive to the strategies and tools that can bring quick wins. Despite the promises that land in your in-box, there are no silver bullets; sustained growth comes from the implementation of a variety of processes and procedures across a business. That does not mean it cannot be quick and it certainly does not need to be expensive but doing things in the right order does matter.

    To find out more, join us at one of our free Thursday evening Profit Acceleration Workshops at Sheffield Technology Parks. For more details and to register visit go.rivelin.solutions.

  • Join us for Agile Tech Leaders, a place for tech leaders to learn and connect.

    Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry peers, share your experiences, and work together to shape the future of tech.


    Date: Thursday 21st March, 18:00 to 20:00. Then join us for drinks in the bar below.


    Food and drink will be provided. Attendance is free.

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    Talk 1:

    "What Data Do Users Actually Need And How Do You Show It To Them?"
    By Rachel Winter, Lead User Researcher at Nimble

    Data is essential in so many people’s roles. Yet with such an abundance of data that might be helpful, how do you identify which data to display, and how do you display it effectively?
    With the backdrop of ever increasing data, this talk explores strategies for creating user-centric products that effectively communicate data to be understood and used.

    Rachel will discuss, using real examples:
    - Different methods to understand how data fits within your users' roles.
    - How to fin...

  • 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...

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

  • Join us as we convene 50 Founders and 50 Investors to showcase SY talent and reinvigorate the investment landscape in our home of Sheffield.

    Are you a Founder looking to supercharge your business? Do you need funding and advice to scale up and achieve your vision? Is it starting to dawn on you that South Yorkshire has a limited pool of regional investors and you want to broaden the horizon of your network?

    As a region we are one of the most innovative, collaborative and creative seen throughout the entire UK. With our culture of unity, camaraderie and knowledge-sharing, alongside housing leading innovative companies, world-class startups, two fantastic Universities, a deep and wide pool of talent, and competitive operational costs, it is no small secret that South Yorkshire is becoming the Startup Capital of the UK. And yet, we are often overlooked by external funding sources and struggle to secure the investments we need to realise our entrepreneurial visions.

    What can we col...

  • 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.

  • The TechForge Accelerator from Business Sheffield comprises of 6 in-person workshop sessions designed to support the needs of technology-centred startups, especially those involving software. The TechForge Accelerator is best suited to founders who are at an early stage – for example you might just have an idea, be working on a prototype (or MVP), or have done some initial trading. You can book into one or more workshops in the series, depending on your needs. The workshops last just over 2 hours with an opportunity to network at the end.

    In this final session of the TechForge Accelerator for tech startups, we discuss a range of options for raising investment into your business. Whether you need £5,000 or £500,000, many founders find that they just cannot move forward without some external investment. Thankfully, there are several options out there including Debt (borrowing), Equity (sale of shares in the business) and Crowdfunding (from the general public). This session gives you a...

  • 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: Alex McLean and Richard Oliver Bray

    Our event is free and inclusive; we welcome people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join. We will be checking in people at the door so be sure to sign up online.

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

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    This month we'll be welcoming:

    Alex McLean - Strudel

    Alex will talk about Strudel - a platform to write dynamic music pieces in the browser - as a live, Javascript domain specific language for time-based arts, going into the backstory of its origins in the Haskell-based tidalcycles environment, try to explain its pure functional innards, and some of the things it's been used for.
    strudel.cc

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    Richard Oliver Bray - Solving Data Fetchin...

  • 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.

  • We’re back with an evening of live coded+algorithmic dance music, celebrating 20 years of live coding! The live coding movement really got going with the founding of the international TOPLAP collective in 2004. We’re happy to join live coding communities around the world with throwing our own party to celebrate.

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Looking to grow your business?

    Whether you are struggling to get your business onto a firm footing, or ready to build on your success and scale-up, it pays to be alive to the strategies and tools that can bring quick wins. Despite the promises that land in your in-box, there are no silver bullets; sustained growth comes from the implementation of a variety of processes and procedures across a business. That does not mean it cannot be quick and it certainly does not need to be expensive but doing things in the right order does matter.

    To find out more, join us at one of our free Thursday evening Profit Acceleration Workshops at Sheffield Technology Parks. For more details and to register visit go.rivelin.solutions.

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

  • In this session, we’ll delve into AI and recruitment, revealing how businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), can harness the power of AI and use it to their advantage.

    Key Highlights:

    - Candidate Attraction; How AI can help job ad writing, candidate matching, skills matching.

    - Process efficiencies within a business: What areas of a business can be streamlined with the use of AI.

    - AI and ED&I; How AI can strip out personal CV information for anonymous applications.

    If you are a HR specialist, recruiter or business owner, this webinar will give you the knowledge you need to push your hiring process forward. Don’t miss the opportunity to future proof your recruitment process.

  • 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.

  • How to use EF with MongoDB from a .NET Application with Nuri Halperin

    ❗❗ 🌐 This is an online event, we'll be hosting the event on Zoom, the link for the meeting is below, however, we'll only announce the password just before the event.

    🔗 us02web.zoom.us
    🔑 TBA

    📅 Agenda

    👋 Welcome
    🗑️ Housekeeping
    👨‍🏫 How to use EF with MongoDB from a .NET Application
    🍻 Virtual Bar
    👨‍🏫 How to use EF with MongoDB from a .NET Application
    Are you For a long time, Entity Framework (an object RELATIONAL mapper) and MongoDB were an odd couple. After all, ORMs were made for tables, right? But now there is full support for using EF with MongoDB, letting you interact with data using the familiar context paradigm.
    In this meetup session, we’ll explore using Entity Framework (EF) with MongoDB. As C# developers, we’ll dive into the intricacies of mapping .NET objects to MongoDB documents and leveraging EF for data manipulation. Whether you’re working with MongoDB or EF, join us...

  • Looking to grow your business?

    Whether you are struggling to get your business onto a firm footing, or ready to build on your success and scale-up, it pays to be alive to the strategies and tools that can bring quick wins. Despite the promises that land in your in-box, there are no silver bullets; sustained growth comes from the implementation of a variety of processes and procedures across a business. That does not mean it cannot be quick and it certainly does not need to be expensive but doing things in the right order does matter.

    To find out more, join us at one of our free Thursday evening Profit Acceleration Workshops at Sheffield Technology Parks. For more details and to register visit go.rivelin.solutions.

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

  • 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.

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

  • Come join us for all things AI in Sheffield. In April we have two talks:
    Confessions of an AI Obsessed University Lecturer - Will Roberts
    IntelliAM w/ David Richards

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • NB: the date is provisional and subject to change depending on venue availability - as soon as this is locked down we'll announce it!

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

  • 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.

  • 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.