Queer Code Glasgow - Introduction to the Raspberry Pi
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Queer Code Scotland is a new meetup bringing together LGBTQ+ people with an interest in technology.
Speaker: Alison Aird
"The Raspberry Pi is a small single-board computer for students, hobbyists, artists and hackers.
In this talk, I will show how you can download the latest version of the Raspbian operating system, and get started with the Raspberry Pi. I will show how it is very easy to set up interactive projects, even with no prior electronics knowledge, using an add-on "Sense" board that can be programmed with Python.
I will demo a number of projects using the Raspberry Pi, including a retro gaming system, a web server, a time-lapse video camera, a Pi-powered Amazon Alexa speaker, and a robot. We’ll then aim to have a hands-on session, where people can get into small groups, view the demos in more detail, and optionally, try some simple programming on a Raspberry Pi."
Code of conduct: https://queer-code.org/coc
Food and drink will be provided, and there will be a chance to chat and network before and after the talk. Thanks to Skyscanner for hosting us and providing the refreshments!
Accessibility info
The venue is wheelchair accessible, and there is no ramp or stairs from the street to the seminar space on L4. The lifts do not announce floor numbers, but there is a screen on the left hand side of the lift that shows the floor number and destination floor. The door have push buttons to open them. The toilets large enough for a wheelchair, have grab rails, cord alarms and lowered sinks.
If you need further information on accessibility, you can contact John McMahon, john.mcmahon@skyscanner.net
Queer Code Scotland is a new meetup bringing together LGBTQ+ people with an interest in technology. We have so far had meetups in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and will be expanding to events in other locations across Scotland in the coming months.
In our first Queer Code Scotland field trip, we'll be visiting the "Hello, Robot." exhibition at the V&A in Dundee, then going to Duke's Corner for food, drink and chat afterwards. If you've already seen the exhibit or can't make it that early, you can opt just to join us in the pub afterwards, from around 4.
Meet at 13.30 next to the V&A logo in the pool outside the entrance. After viewing the robot exhibition, feel free to look around the other galleries. We will then assemble and head to Duke's Corner, which is about half a mile away, near the main University of Dundee Campus.
Entry to the exhibit is £11 full price, £9 concessions if booked online in advance - £1 more on the door. Attendees will also need to cover their own food and drink and transport.
If you're travelling from outside Dundee, the best trains stopping at Dundee are:
11.30 Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen (arrives 12.35)
12.02 Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath (arrives 13.22)
10.45 Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh, change at Haymarket to Aberdeen (arrives 12.35)
11.38 Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen (arrives 13.06)
Off peak returns are £30-40, though you can get it cheaper by prebooking singles for specific trains.
You can post on the event if you're offering/looking for a car share.
https://www.dukescorner.co.uk/
https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/exhibitions/hello-robot
Code of conduct: https://queer-code.org/coc
Let's have a social night! There will be no agenda or speakers for this December meeting.
Space in the venue is limited, so if you sign up and are no longer able to make it then please update your RSVP to allow somebody else to take your place.
Code of conduct: https://queer-code.org/coc
What to expect:
The Brewdog is a dog-friendly pub with a relaxed atmosphere. There is an accessible toilet available, and the entire bar area is on a single flat floor with no steps.
Prefer an Edinburgh social? We've got you covered. https://www.meetup.com/qcscot/events/266264046/
Let's have a social night! There will be no agenda or speakers for this December meeting.
Space in the venue is limited, so if you sign up and are no longer able to make it then please update your RSVP to allow somebody else to take your place.
Code of conduct: https://queer-code.org/coc
Light meals and snacks can be ordered at the bar but the venue have asked us to pass on the message that they don't have the facilities to provide a full dinner for 30 of us.
What to expect:
The Regent is a dog-friendly pub with a relaxed atmosphere and a stash of board games. In terms of accessibility, there is a slight edge on the way into the main door which we've been assured can be carefully navigated by a wheelchair user. The entire bar area is on a single flat floor with no steps. There is an accessible toilet available.
The date coincides with the general election but this is not a meeting to discuss politics. Please be respectful of the fact that others may not hold the same political view as you, or indeed may not wish to discuss politics at all. We'll be there from 6pm, but please remember that voting is far more important than arriving at the start time.
Let's have a social night! There will be no agenda or speakers for this December meeting.
Space in the venue is limited, so if you sign up and are no longer able to make it then please remember to update your RSVP to allow somebody else to take your place.
Light meals and snacks can be ordered at the bar but the venue have asked us to pass on the message that they don't have the facilities to provide a full dinner for 30 of us.
What to expect:
The Regent is a dog-friendly pub with a relaxed atmosphere and a stash of board games. In terms of accessibility, there is a slight edge on the way into the main door which we've been assured can be carefully navigated by a wheelchair user. The entire bar area is on a single flat floor with no steps. There is an accessible toilet available.
Queer Code Scotland is a new meetup bringing together LGBTQ+ people who work in the technology industry, or who are studying to get there.
This month's meetup will follow the guided conversation format, and we will cover topics around being a queer person in the workplace, job hunting, and how employers can improve inclusion. Everyone is welcome to contribute to the conversation guided by a facilitator - more details here:
https://guidedconversations.org/
Code of conduct: https://queer-code.org/coc
Food and drink will be provided. There will be a chance to chat and network before and after the guided conversation. Thanks to CodeClan for hosting us and Arnold Clark for providing the refreshments!
The CodeClan Edinburgh campus has steps-free access, with it all being on ground level. An accessible toilet is on the ground level. It has both grab rails, cord alarms and lowered sinks. If you have any questions about the format of the event or accessibility, please contact the venue 0131 290 2600.
Queer Code Scotland is a new meetup bringing together LGBTQ+ people who work in the technology industry, or who are studying to get there.
This month's meetup will follow the guided conversation format, and we will cover topics around being a queer person in the workplace, job hunting, and how employers can improve inclusion. Everyone is welcome to contribute to the conversation guided by a facilitator - more details here:
https://guidedconversations.org/
Code of conduct: https://queer-code.org/coc
Food and drink will be provided. There will be a chance to chat and network before and after the guided conversation. Thanks to CodeClan for hosting us and Arnold Clark for providing the refreshments!
The CodeClan building is wheelchair accessible from the Castle Terrace entrance (which is the main entrance). There is a slight incline up to the reception area and a slight incline down to the toilet area, which includes an accessible toilet. There are no lifts or steps inside the venue space.
Queer Code Scotland is a new meetup bringing together LGBTQ+ people who work in the technology industry, or who are studying to get there.
Data Engineering (and indeed the role of Data Engineer) can mean a lot of different things to many different people. In this meetup, we will share a few varying perspectives on our experiences in data engineering across several different industries. The speakers:
- Ali King, Data Engineer at Indicia Worldwide
- Andy Herd, Data Engineer at FanDuel
- Kate Ho, Former Head of Product (Data Platform) at Sainsburys Bank
- Shaun Campbell, Senior Consulting Engineer at MongoDB
Code of conduct: https://queer-code.org/coc
Food and drink will be provided, and there will be a chance to chat and network before and after the talk. Thanks to FanDuel for hosting us and providing the refreshments!
Queer Code Scotland is a new meetup bringing together LGBTQ+ people who work in the technology industry, or who are studying to get there.
Data Engineering (and indeed the role of Data Engineer) can mean a lot of different things to many different people. In this meetup, we will share a few varying perspectives on our experiences in data engineering across several different industries. The speakers:
- Ali King, Data Engineer
- Andy Herd, Data Engineer at FanDuel
- Kate Ho, Former Head of Product (Data Platform) at Sainsburys Bank
- Shaun Campbell, Senior Consulting Engineer at MongoDB
Code of conduct: https://queer-code.org/coc
Food and drink will be provided, and there will be a chance to chat and network before and after the talk. Thanks to FanDuel for hosting us and providing the refreshments!
Queer Code Scotland is a new meetup bringing together LGBTQ+ people who work in the technology industry, or who are studying to get there.
Data Engineering (and indeed the role of Data Engineer) can mean a lot of different things to many different people. In this meetup, we will share a few varying perspectives on our experiences in data engineering across several different industries. The speakers:
- Ali King, Data Engineer
- Andy Herd, Data Engineer at FanDuel
- Kate Ho, Former Head of Product (Data Platform) at Sainsburys Bank
Code of conduct: https://queer-code.org/coc
Food and drink will be provided, and there will be a chance to chat and network before and after the talk. Thanks to FanDuel for hosting us and providing the refreshments!
Queer Code Scotland is a new meetup bringing together LGBTQ+ people who work in the technology industry, or who are studying to get there.
Jane Reid: "We all have the right to exist."
About the speaker: Jane Reid, a consultant user researcher at Reid Between the Lines Ltd, will talk about research she led across government and the third sector into when and what to ask about sex and gender on forms. She will cover the design challenges, political challenges and grass roots anti-trans movements trying to undermine progress in this area, in the UK.
Code of conduct: https://queer-code.org/coc
Food and drink will be provided, and there will be a chance to chat and network before and after the talk.
Thanks to Scott Logic for hosting us and providing the refreshments!
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