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The first problem for the Compsoc Progcomp has been announced! To get started, you'll want to look at http://progcomp.uwcs.co.uk/. It is free to enter and there will be prizes for the best entries.

The deadline for code entry is 2 weeks from now, and there should be plenty of competition, but it is intended to be enjoyable for any level of programmer who wishes to enter.

Extreme Blue is IBM's summer internship programme which combines top undergraduate technical and business talent to develop and commercialise emerging technologies from IBM's internal portfolios. The internship programme runs at IBM Hursley, near Winchester and the interns work in small project teams of 4 that include business and technical students, along with IBM mentors from various disciplines and divisions. As an Extreme Blue student, you'll face the challenge of making a real impact in the industry. In addition to being paid a salary of £15,000 pro rata, you will also be provided with accommodation for the duration of the summer close to the IBM Hursley site.

For more information visit IBM's Extreme Blue website at: www.ibm.com/employment/uk/students/extreme-blue. The closing date for submission has been extended until 29th February 2008.

Warwick Game Design are holding a game programming competition at this coming weekend. Details of the event are available at: http://www.warwickgamedesign.co.uk/events/3831

The Society will hold its Annual General Meeting tonight where the new Exec will be elected. Feel free to come and ask questions after which voting will take place. Members can continue to nominate themselves for positions. If you want more information then email exec@uwcs.co.uk.

Location: R0.03/4 (Ramphal), Time: 18:00.

Extreme Blue is IBM's summer internship programme which combines top undergraduate technical and business talent to develop and commercialise emerging technologies from IBM's internal portfolios. The internship programme runs at IBM Hursley, near Winchester and the interns work in small project teams of 4 that include business and technical students, along with IBM mentors from various disciplines and divisions. As an Extreme Blue student, you'll face the challenge of making a real impact in the industry. In addition to being paid a salary of £15,000 pro rata, you will also be provided with accommodation for the duration of the summer close to the IBM Hursley site.

For more information visit IBM's Extreme Blue website at: www.ibm.com/employment/uk/students/extreme-blue. The closing date for submission has been extended until 29th February 2008.