Warwick Data Science Society

🚀 Introducing the Warwick Alphathon, proudly hosted by our fantastic sponsor, WorldQuant!

📈 Get points for each alpha you build up until 26th of November on WorldQuant’s BRAIN ® platform. 💫 🏅 Top performers in Warwick will be considered for WorldQuant’s Research Consultant Program as well as a one time stipend worth up to 1000$ 💰👀*

LINK IN BIO ( SIGN UP NOW )



*For specific terms and conditions please refer to the official Warwick Alphathon site

At WDSS we will help equip you with the most demanded skills! We are introducing the opportunity to learn the top programming languages (Python, R, SQL) and popular tools (Tableau and Spreadsheets)

This year we are working together with Stats Soc for delivering the coding courses. You will get a certificate to prove your knowledge of your chosen programming languages!

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Join us for the Warwick Data Science Society's inaugural conference, Data & AI Devfest, in collaboration with the Google Developer Student Club on Nov 11th! 🗓️

Dive into industry insights, interactive workshops, and pro networking. Perfect for students and pros exploring data science, ML, and Al opportunities.

Whether you're a budding data scientist or exploring career paths, this event will kickstart your year with knowledge and connections. Stay tuned for speaker updates! Secure your spot! Limited Tickets Available for sale.

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The WDSS social schedule for weeks 2&3:
Week 2: Movie night in R3.41 this Wednesday!
Week 3: Circling in assembly from 7:30pm (+pop) Get your pop tickets now! The theme is superheroes. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join

Spring Week Season 🌼

Join us on Wednesday to learn more about spring weeks, top tips for the application process, activities during it, and securing an internship. All from a panel of students who have secured numerous spring weeks. Come and ask any questions.

This event is in collaboration with and

👉 Link in bio to learn more

🎉 Our Welcome Week Schedule is here, and we can't wait to meet YOU!

🤗 Come along to get a sneak peak to all the events we have on offer this year and...oh yeah, did we mention there will be prizes and gifts? 💸 🤑🌟

📽️NLP & RNN🗣️
Our latest blog post explores how RNNs are important for Natural Language Processing and shows how it can be applied to film genre classification. 🎬

🌐 https://medium.com//language-in-focus-part-1-predicting-movie-magic-921534288ade

👉 Snippet : “Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a current topic in machine learning (ML). With the commercialisation of Chat GPT and the integration of chatbots into business environments, NLP has become a part of our everyday lives. Before Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs), a turning point in the field of NLP was the development of Recursive Neural Networks (RNNs).”

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Welcome, Freshers! 🎉 Immerse yourself in the world of data science, regardless of your experience level! ❤️ Our doors are open to all, and we're excited to share the impact of data science with students across disciplines. Get ready for beginner-friendly coding courses, engaging interdisciplinary research projects, and vibrant community events and content. Join us in exploring the endless applications of data science! As always, if you have any curiosities DM us 😊

We are hosting a Hoodie Design Competition, giving you the opportunity to combine AI with your artistic side – all while winning £200! The best design will be featured on official Warwick Data Science Society hoodies and potentially other forms of merch. ANYBODY CAN JOIN! 🤗

DESIGN
All designs should include at least one element created using the Midjourney tool. The graphics that you are creating will be placed on the back of both our dark and light coloured hoodie. Please keep all the artwork appropriate and relevant.

Criteria
The best designs will be chosen by the WDSS team and then subject to public voting on IG and LinkedIn: thematic relevance for WDSS, creativity and originality, aesthetic appeal, wearable practicality, memorability, technical skills

Submissions
The deadline for your submission is the 21st of August 2023. The dimensions of your artwork should be at least 2048x2048 pixels saved as png, pdf, or svg. Please visit the bio/photos link to find the form for submitting your design to the competition.

In this episode we delve into the remarkable journey of Javier, Founder of Hal9, creating groundbreaking tech. From startup stories to defining AI, this is an episode where true inspiration meets innovation.

🎉Join us as we unravel his career – from shaping Data Science projects as part of Microsoft Research to engineering excellence at R Studio. Get ready for an electrifying conversation, where we dive into the highs, the hurdles, and the 'aha' moments that have defined his professional journey.

🌟 Whether you're a tech enthusiast or an aspiring data wizard, Javier's insights are pure gold. Tune in now to fuel your passion, laugh at candid anecdotes, fuel your own entrepreneurial dreams and walk the path of data-driven success with us!

This episode is hosted by (President, WDSS) and (Podcast Lead, WDSS).

🔍 Looking to expand your data science skills and gain valuable research experience this summer? Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of our Summer Research Scheme!

📝 We are thrilled to launch our exclusive Summer Research Scheme where you'll get a chance to work on cutting-edge data projects and collaborate with fellow data enthusiasts and experts

📅 Whether you're passionate about machine learning, AI, big data, or any data-related field, this scheme has something for you! Limited spots available, so act fast and apply now! https://forms.gle/swi6ncuQ3HtEm5yb8

We're thrilled to announce the restart of our WDSS Blog with a brand new series on different data science topics! 📚

In our latest blog post, titled "Reinforcement Learning in Action, Part 1: Electric Vehicle Routing," we explore the fascinating world of reinforcement learning (RL) and its application in solving engineering problems.

👉 Snippet from the blog: "As we generate more and more data, engineering problems are increasingly solvable using machine learning and optimization. Many current research papers explore a subset of machine learning (ML) called reinforcement learning (RL) to support many areas of control systems engineering."

Read the full blog post on our Medium page! Don't miss out on this captivating series that combines technology and problem-solving! Stay tuned for more exciting topics to come. 🎉

🎙️📊 Ready to dive into the fascinating world of data-driven finance? 🚀🏦 In our latest podcast episode, we had the honour of hosting Suvadip Chakraborty, the Lead VP of Analytics & Data Science at HSBC! 💼

From Machine Learning Applications in Banking to Responsible AI, and everything in between - we covered it all! 🤝💡 Discover the differences between AI in Fintechs and Banks, explore the limitless possibilities, and learn about Open Banking! But that's not all! 📚🔮 We even ventured into the realm of Data Science Fiction! 🚀📖

Tune in now to gain exclusive insights into the exciting world of analytics in the Financial Services industry! 🎧🌟 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to shape the future of finance with the power of data and analytics! 📈💰

This episode is hosted by Alexandru Pascu (President, WDSS) and Ria Govila (Podcast Lead, WDSS).

🎉 Introducing the New Executive Team of Warwick Data Science Society!

We are thrilled to announce the talented individuals who will be leading the way for Warwick Data Science Society in the upcoming year! 🚀✨

Join us in cherishing this amazing team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about data science and ready to take our society to new heights. They bring a wealth of experience, innovative ideas, and a shared commitment to fostering a vibrant data science community at the University of Warwick 👏

Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to get involved. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to stay connected with the latest news, events, and initiatives from Warwick Data Science Society! 💼📈

🎉 Introducing the New Executive Team of Warwick Data Science Society! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce the talented individuals who will be leading the way for Warwick Data Science Society in the upcoming year! 🚀✨

Join us in cherishing this amazing team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about data science and ready to take our society to new heights. They bring a wealth of experience, innovative ideas, and a shared commitment to fostering a vibrant data science community at University of Warwick 👏

While we have an exceptional team in place, we still have a few exciting roles open! If you're interested in contributing your skills and making a difference in the field of data science, we invite you to fill in the Google Form in the BIO to join us and be a part of our incredible journey. 🌟

Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to get involved. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to stay connected with the latest news, events, and initiatives from Warwick Data Science Society! 💼📈

🎉 Introducing the New Executive Team of Warwick Data Science Society! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce the talented individuals who will be leading the way for Warwick Data Science Society in the upcoming year! 🚀✨

Join us in cherishing this amazing team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about data science and ready to take our society to new heights. They bring a wealth of experience, innovative ideas, and a shared commitment to fostering a vibrant data science community at 👏

While we have an exceptional team in place, we still have a few exciting roles open! If you're interested in contributing your skills and making a difference in the field of data science, we invite you to fill in the Google Form in the BIO to join us and be a part of our incredible journey. 🌟

Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to get involved. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to stay connected with the latest news, events, and initiatives from Warwick Data Science Society! 💼📈

“Without big data, you are blind and deaf and in the middle of a freeway.” – Geoffrey Moore.

WDSS brings to you the latest episode of DataBasic - Riding a Bolt into Data Science! For this thrilling episode, we had the honour of hosting Catalin-Andrei Ilie, Data Science Engineering Manager at Bolt.

We discuss his awe-inspiring journey of becoming the Valedictorian at the University of Oxford in Computer Science, his experience working for a Hedge Fund as a Quantitative Researcher and now managing the Data Science Engineering Team at Bolt all while completing his PhD!

Prepare to be enlightened, as this episode is packed with a multitude of incredible takeaways that will leave you inspired, informed, and eager for more. We discuss everything from Machine Learning applications at Bolt to the challenges of choosing the right Major in a foreign country. Don't miss out on this captivating conversation that will reshape your perspective on the limitless possibilities in Data Science!

This episode is hosted by Alexandru Pascu (President, WDSS) and Ria Govila (Podcast Lead, WDSS).

Do not miss this gripping episode!

Go check our medium account and read the latest story!

Alexandru Pascu (WDSS President) researched the topic for you and wrote a blog post on our Medium account in order to help you familiarise yourself with the subject of the following podcast episode. Stay tuned!

'The Warwick Data Science Society: Promoting Data Science Across All Disciplines' - Topgrad Blog Title.

We are truly honoured with the Topgrad UK Silver Award 🥈 in the Natural and Applied Sciences category. 🔭

As a fairly new society, we are committed to continuously growing within the University of Warwick and outside of it with different collaborations.

They also said "The Warwick Data Science Society is doing an incredible job of fostering a sense of community and belonging among university students. We were truly inspired by the passion and dedication you have put into organising various events and activities for your members. From organising social events to volunteering for social causes, your society has truly left a positive impact on the university campus."

We are looking forward to seeing more and more of you at our events and we will strive to never stop having a real impact.

Dicey Tech is hosting a challenge with Mappa, a fantastic chance for participants to gain real-world experience, showcase their skills and connect with a thriving London-based startup looking to change the property market.

THE CHALLENGE
In this competition, your goal is to create a master database of listed properties in Greater London. During the challenge, you will get the chance to see what it is like to be a data engineer if you're considering it as a career and to hone your programming and data skills.

PRIZES
You can win up to £250 and a chance to work on an (even more) exciting project with Bayo (CEO at Mappa) & get career coaching from Dayo (Senior Data Scientist at AmazonWebServices )

To help you get started, you will be provided with a dataset and a code base.
The deadline to submit your work is the 28th of May!
More info and sign-up at this link ➡️ https://dicey.tech/warwick

“AI will most likely lead to the end of the world, but in the meantime, there’ll be great companies.” – Sam Altman

WDSS brings to you the latest episode of DataBasic - Making Healthcare Smarter with AI! For this compelling episode, we had the honour of hosting Iarca, Co-founder and CEO at Rayscape.

In this power-packed episode, Stefan shares his and his team's incredible journey of creating and bringing a state-of-the-art AI product to market. From training models on public datasets to securing 1.5 Million in funding to tackling numerous challenges in the start-up space, we discuss it all!

This episode is hosted by Alexandru Pascu (President, WDSS) and Ria Govila (Podcast Lead, WDSS).

Do not miss this gripping episode!

Go check our medium account and read the latest story!

Alexandru Pascu (WDSS President) and Ruxandra Ilinca Stîlpeanu (Medical student) researched the topic for you and wrote a blog post on our Medium account in order to help you familiarise yourself with the subject of the following podcast episode. Stay tuned!

We are looking for a diverse group of individuals in a variety of roles! Fill in the form available in our bio or in the post before the 10th of April at 23:59 PM!

Please feel free to comment/dm us for any queries. Best of luck 😀❤️⁠

“It’s going to be interesting to see how society deals with artificial intelligence, but it will definitely be cool.” - Colin Angle

WDSS brings to you an incredible episode that combines concepts in Generative AI, Creativity and Architecture!

Hassan Ragab, a world-renowned Computational Designer and Digital Artist having over 200K + social media followers joins us in this episode to discuss Generative AI in Art & Design.

This episode is hosted by Alexandru Pascu (Co-President, WDSS) and Ria Govila (Podcast Lead, WDSS).

If you'd rather watch the podcast not only listen to it, we have it on our youtube channel. Link in the bio 📺

Do not miss this gripping episode!

Go check our medium account and read the latest story!

Alexandru Pascu, Co-President. researched the topic for you and wrote a blog post on our Medium account in order to help you familiarise yourself with the subject of the following podcast episode. Stay tuned!