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title: About
description: About NUSHackers
description: About NUS Hackers
date: "2014-05-02"
---

In the jargon of the computer programmer, a hacker is someone who strives to solve problems in elegant and ingenious ways. NUS Hackers is a student-run organization committed to the spread of hacker culture & free/open-source software. We provide a support system for hackers in NUS who are currently building things (be it for charity, business or pleasure). We also hold workshops, run technical meetups, organize hackathons, and maintain open source code for the NUS community.
In the jargon of the computer programmer, a hacker is someone who strives to solve problems in elegant and ingenious ways.

## What We Do
NUS Hackers is a student-run organization committed to the spread of hacker culture and free, open source software. We provide a support system for hackers in NUS who are currently building things, be it for charity, business or pleasure. We also hold workshops, run technical meetups, organize hackathons, and maintain open source code for the NUS community.

We have weekly meetups every Friday called [Friday Hacks](/fridayhacks/). They include one or two technical talks, followed by a hacking session.
## What we do

Every semester, we run a series of technical workshops called [hackerschool](//school.nushackers.org/). We also run the Hack&Roll hackathon in the second semester of the academic year. Our coreteam members contribute to events like LadyPy and Software Freedom Day.
During the semester, our primary events include

We maintain and release open source code for the NUS community (see: our [code page](/code/)). Students and staff who have built NUS-specific projects and can no longer maintain them may come to us to host and maintain their code.
* weekly meetups every Friday called [Friday Hacks]({{< ref "/fridayhacks" >}}) that include one or two technical talks, sometimes followed by a hacking session;
* workshops on Tuesdays called Hacker Tools that cover skills that are essential to those in computing fields but are not usually taught by schools; and
* workshops on Saturdays called [hackerschool](https://school.nushackers.org/) that cover a range of technical topics, and are aimed at introducing technologies to those who have no prior knowledge.

We currently maintain [Download@NUS](//download.nus.edu.sg/) We have a team working with the NUS Computer Centre to host linux mirrors.
Near the start of each calendar year, we also run [Hack&amp;Roll](https://hacknroll.nushackers.org/), the largest student-run hackathon in Singapore. Hack&Roll is unique for being one of the few hackathons, if not the only, that do not have a set topic for participants; instead, the aim is to simply encourage people to come and have fun building something.

We also run smaller events for the NUS community, like Project Intern, where students who have interned share with others their experience and the benefits they have gained from interning, in a bid to encourage others to intern.

Some of our events are recorded if consent is given by the relevant parties. Find our recordings [here]({{< ref "/recordings" >}}).

## Philosophy

We believe that hacking is necessary for good innovation. (In fact, the best computer-related startups and technologies [have all come from hackers](/why/)). As an extension to that, we think tinkering is win-win-win: you learn new things, you get to show off, and you become more attractive to employers.
We believe that hacking is necessary for good innovation. (In fact, the best computer-related startups and technologies [have all come from hackers]({{< ref "/why" >}}).) As an extension to that, we think tinkering is win-win-win: you learn new things, you get to show off, and you become more attractive to employers.

(Though, honestly, most of the time we hack because we think it's fun).
(Though, honestly, most of the time we hack because it's fun.)

## Goal
Our long term goal is to build a healthy community of passionate hackers in NUS. We think that this benefits everyone: professors benefit because they are able to source for good programmers; startups and tech companies benefit because they are able to recruit from a central pool; students benefit because they get to meet and learn from like-minded peers (and get opportunities, i.e.: from professors and tech companies).

## Management
Our long term goal is to build a healthy community of passionate hackers in NUS. We think that this benefits everyone: professors benefit because they are able to source for good programmers; startups and tech companies benefit because they are able to recruit from a central pool; and students benefit because they get to meet and learn from like-minded peers (and get opportunities from professors and tech companies).

NUS Hackers is managed by a coreteam of student-volunteers. If you'd like to request a workshop, get us to publicize your code, or ask us a question, we recommend that you [send us an email](/contact/).
## Coreteam

## Current Coreteam
NUS Hackers is managed by a coreteam of student volunteers. You can reach us by [email]({{< ref "/contact" >}}).

### Coreteam members

{{< members >}}

## Alumni
We keep a list of former NUS Hackers coreteam members [over at our alumni page →](/alumni/)
[Alumni →]({{< ref "/alumni" >}})

## Join us
Want to help us spread the hacker culture? You can find out more [here](/join-coreteam/).

Want to help us in spreading hacker culture? [We want you!](({{< ref "/join-coreteam" >}}))
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### What is Hacking?
### What is hacking?

The simplest way to define hacking is: 'playful cleverness'. We usually take it to mean the act of creating interesting software, but 'playful cleverness' may be applied to all sorts of things: life, music, hardware, food. <a href="/hackerdefined/">More on this →</a>
The simplest way to define hacking is _playful cleverness_. We usually take it to mean the act of creating interesting software, but _playful cleverness_ may be applied to all sorts of things: life, music, hardware, food. [More on this →]({{< ref "/hackerdefined" >}})

### Formerly linuxNUS

We were formerly known as linuxNUS, an open source advocate in NUS. We have since changed our name to reflect the shifting nature of our organization: we now spend more time promoting hacking, programming-for-fun, and free/open-source-software use in the NUS community. <a href="/name-change/">More on the name change →</a>
We were formerly known as linuxNUS, an open source advocate in NUS. We have since changed our name to reflect the shifting nature of our organization: we now spend more time promoting hacking, programming-for-fun, and the use of free, open source software in the NUS community. [More on the name change →]({{< ref "/name-change" >}})
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title: Community
description: Community
date: "2014-06-23"
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We host a community of like-minded, interested hackers in NUS.

To follow what we do, follow us on:

- [Telegram](https://t.me/nushackers)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/NUSHackers)
- [Twitter](https://twitter.com/nushackers)
- [Meetup.com](https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/nushackers)
- [Our mailing list](https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/nushackers)

You can also join us on:

- [Discord](https://discord.gg/Au3VJxz)
- [Our Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/nushackers/)

If you'd like to share an ad or opportunity, please [contact us]({{< ref "/contact" >}}). We have to make sure that the content is relevant to those who are subscribed to our lists.
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If you want to get in touch with us, feel free to send us a message via our email `coreteam [at] nushackers [fullstop] org`
If you want to get in touch with us, feel free to send us an email at `coreteam [at] nushackers [fullstop] org`.

This is ideal for things like: you’d like to request a workshop, you’d like to do a guest post on our site, you have
further questions about our membership and organization. For general discussion,
or to interact with community members, we recommend you go to our [Discussion page](/discussion/).

__Note: If you’re about to contact us to ‘hack’ into a system, don’t bother:__ we’ll
report you to the relevant authorities, and may choose to shame you on our blog.
We’re a hacker organization, not a cracker organization. Know the [difference](/hackerdefined/).
To interact with our community or keep up-to-date with what we are doing, [join our community]({{< ref "/community" >}}).
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title: About Friday Hacks
description: About Friday Hacks
date: "2014-06-23"
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Our weekly Friday meetups are called Friday Hacks. They include one or two technical talks, followed by a hacking session. The idea is simple: get people to come share their hacks, research, or technical knowledge with the technical community in NUS.

We have up to 2 talks at each session, talks are usually 30-45 minutes long. Dinner is always served (usually pizza). Food is served at 6:30pm, talks start at 7pm.
Our weekly Friday meetups are called Friday Hacks. They include one or two technical talks, sometimes followed by a hacking session. Through Friday Hacks, we hope to get people to come share their hacks, research, or technical knowledge with the technical community in NUS.

We have up to 2 talks at each session, with each talks being about 30&ndash;45 minutes long. Dinner is always served (usually pizza). Food is served at 6:30pm and talks start at 7pm.

We also record the talks if the speaker consents. Find our recordings [here](/recordings).
We also record the talks if the speaker consents. Find our recordings [here]({{< ref "/recordings" >}}).

![Friday Hacks #71](//i.imgur.com/sEBVHCx.jpg)
![Friday Hacks #71](/img/fh.jpg)

## Speaker FAQ

**When and where do Friday Hacks happen?**
Friday Hacks happen every Friday at 6:30pm, at Seminar Room 3, level 2 of Town Plaza, University Town, National University of Singapore unless otherwise stated.
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Friday Hacks happen every Friday at 6:30pm, at [Seminar Room 5, Level 2, Town Plaza, University Town, National University of Singapore](https://goo.gl/maps/6GCDZN32Q4gPa49b8) unless otherwise stated.

**How do I get there from outside campus, and where can I park?**
The closest MRT station is at Clementi. Take either 96 from the bus interchange towards Singapore Polytechnic, and get off 3 bus stops later. (You may also take bus 183 from the MRT station, but the bus frequency for 183 is low).

<small>[View Larger Map](https://goo.gl/maps/PYzUn)</small>
You can also take the NUS internal bus D2 from Kent Ridge MRT, and alight at the University Town stop.

**How do I get there from outside campus/Where can I park?**
The closest MRT station is at Clementi. Take either the 96 from the bus interchange (which is at Clementi mall) towards Singapore Polytechnic, and get off 3 bus stops later. (You may also take bus 183 from the MRT station, but bus frequency for 183 is low). As for parking: you may park at a small parking lot at UTown opposite New Town Secondary School, along Dover road.
If you are driving, you may park at a small parking lot at UTown opposite New Town Secondary School, along Dover Road. Let us know beforehand so we can guide you when you arrive.

**Who is welcome to speak?**
Anyone! We do give some preference to NUS students, staff and professors, but we regularly invite speakers from all parts of the industry.

**Who has given a Friday Hacks talk?**
We've had speakers from Google, Quora, Palantir, Thought Works, Pivotal Labs, Nokia, RIM, and Viki, amongst many others.
We've had speakers from Google, Quora, Palantir, Thought Works, Pivotal Labs, Nokia, Carousell, and Viki, amongst many others.

**What time should speakers arrive?**
People start streaming in at 6pm, but Friday Hacks are informal, so anytime between 6pm-7pm is okay. The actual event starts at 7pm.
People start streaming in at 6pm, but Friday Hacks are informal, so anytime between 6pm&ndash;7pm is okay. The actual event starts at 7pm.

**What topic should I talk about?**
Technical topics, of course! Talking about a weekend hack project, your research, or some ideas you recently had about tech are all great topics for a Friday Hacks talk. _The more code you show, the better!_ Note though that you should **not** give a recruiting pitch. We find that people are more receptive to pitches given at the tail end of technical talks.

**What's the audience like?**
Anyone is welcomed to attend Friday Hacks, though the audience would be primarily NUS School of Computing students. From experience, we expect 30-50 students on average at every weekly meeting.
Anyone is welcome to attend Friday Hacks, though our audience is primarily NUS School of Computing students. From experience, we expect 30&ndash;50 students on average at every weekly meeting.

**What tools are provided?**
We have a Windows desktop, a projector with VGA and adapters from Mini-DisplayPort, a large whiteboard, and wireless network access. Let us know in your email if you need anything else and we'll see what we can do.
We have a Windows desktop, a projector with VGA, a large whiteboard, and wireless network access. Let us know in your email if you need anything else and we'll see what we can do.
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### If you're working on something cool, you should come give a talk!

The fastest way to do so is to [send us an email](/contact). To help us out, remember to include the following information:
The fastest way to do so is to [send us an email]({{< ref "/contact" >}}). To help us out, remember to include the following information:

* Your full name & professional affiliation or title (if you have one)
* Title of your talk.
* Date you want to speak.
* Your full name & professional affiliation or title (if you have one)
* Title of your talk.
* Date you want to speak.

Remember to check [this semester's schedule](/fh) and pick an available slot.
Remember to check [this semester's schedule]({{< ref "/fridayhacks/schedule" >}}) and pick an available slot.
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