Here is, above all, a brief summary of the activities and achievements of SKIP during the academic year 2023/2024. You can find a more detailed report here.
Guest Lectures
SKIP organised a series of insightful guest lectures, featuring prominent speakers like Ludvig Gee from Reddit and Dimitris Platis on ChatGPT and the OpenAI API. These lectures enriched the academic experience of our members, offering fresh perspectives on industry trends and innovations.
Community Engagement Events
To foster a sense of camaraderie among members, SKIP hosted several community-building eventsA notable example was our Pizza Night and Meet and Greet sessions, which were well-received and provided a relaxed atmosphere for networking. Additionally, our collaboration with OOPSEX sexmästerie for the Board Game & Movie Night was a huge success, bringing together members for an evening of fun and socialising.
Collaborative Events
SKIP worked closely with other student associations to create unique events. The Gingerbread event, co-hosted with GUWIT, and the March Game Jam, in collaboration with Natasha Mangan, stood out as prime examples of creativity and teamwork, offering participants opportunities to engage in hands-on activities and strengthen their collaborative skills.
Industry Interaction
The SystemWeaver Hackathon was a highlight of the year, bridging the gap between academia and industry. The event included an introductory lecture from company employees followed by a hands-on hackathon, providing invaluable real-world experience for our members.
Online Presence & Communication
SKIP launched a new website www.skipgu.org serving as a central hub for information about the organisation and its events. Our enhanced social media presence on platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Discord has significantly increased our outreach and visibility within the student community.
GitHub Organization & Resources
The creation of the “Past Exams” repository has been particularly impactful, offering students easy access to past exams, which are crucial for academic preparation. Additionally, we’ve set up an Arduino Component Inventory and Borrowing System to facilitate hands-on learning in IoT technology and Embedded Systems: IoT Kits.
In summary, the fiscal year 2023/2024 was marked by a range of successful events, activities, and initiatives undertaken by SKIP, aimed at promoting academic excellence, community engagement, and professional development among its members. Despite challenges and setbacks, SKIP remains committed to its mission of fostering a vibrant and inclusive academic community.
Michal Spano,
Chairman of SKIP 2023/2024
SKIP – Student Association