The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

A group for folk who want to learn programming. Get advice, meet other grasshoppers and find a study partner. We'll be running some networking events and a 12 week intro class on programming & web development. Anyone is free to pop along to the networking whether or not they think they might want to join the class. Especially welcome are non-technical startup co-founders and web/graphic designers! Events in Edinburgh will be held at the Bourse Business Centre in Leith: 47 Timber Bush, Edinburgh, …

This group has been set up as a platform for sharing, developing and exploring not just the ideas contained in this one book but all of the areas that feed into it and have influenced Reis’ thinking as we continue to work on improving the success rate of startups. This group is for anyone interested in taking a fresh look at how we aproach business. Please don't be put off by the narrow definitions of 'startup' and 'entrepreneur' that are banded about and remember that entrepreneur are everywher …

Amazon has a saying “Work Hard.  Have Fun.  Make History.”  Hackathons encapsulate this ethos; a 24 hour opportunity to get together with other hackers and see how much you can really achieve when you push it to the max. A collective of hackers riding the edge of sleep deprivation and a whole lot of caffeine can create some truly spectacular results. Ever been tempted to see what you can achieve if you push the envelope? Please note, membership is currently limited to students from the Univers …

A Leeds based meet-Up for those interested in Riak, distributed systems, NoSql, and app development.

This group is for those working in, or interested in learning more about, the field of Information Security. Topics for discussion cover the entire security lifecycle from business risk to technology countermeasures. The purpose of the group is to build a connected community of professionals in Scotland and to provide a space where they can discuss real-world security issues, present their current challenges and get the support they need to improve security in general.

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Welcome to Big Data Scotland! Big Data Scotland brings together people working on Big Data projects. If you're using Hadoop, EC2, Apache Cassandra or any other NoSQL related technology, if you're involved with web apps, enterprise apps, data analytics, financial apps or storage at massive scale, or simply want to learn more about the space, then you'll find something interesting here. So come and join us.

Open Rights Group in Edinburgh

Based in Huddersfield we are a group of like minded folk who are all involved with the digital industry in one way or another (web, print, design, programming, etc.). We meet the last Wednesday of the month for a beer or two to share ideas, problems, solutions, tips & tricks or to just have a chat with someone else who understands what we are talking about without glazing over. Meetings are a mix of either general socials, guest panels, speakers and nights out. Think of it as a geeky hen/stag do …

ProductTank Edinburgh is a monthly meetup to exchange ideas and experiences about product management. Our events feature guest talks on designing and building great web and mobile products, including topics such as design, agile processes, business models, using metrics, user experience, and more. We also always build in time for networking, and a good old-fashioned chin-wag over a beverage or a slice of pizza! Our events are public, but we ask everyone to provide a little information about them …

Foundations York is a platform bringing together enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, professionals, developers, researchers, students, investors and others involved or interested in contributing to building a vibrant technology startup ecosystem in York. Foundations York Meetups happen monthly, bringing together those in and around York with a passion for or interest in technology and startups. We aim to confirm topics and speakers for each meetup 2 weeks prior so feel free to contact us if you would li …

The North of England BlackBerry Developer Group has been founded by Interchange Group to help and assist developers (both new and established) with shared learning interests to network, get support and take BlackBerry development to the next level. As an official RIM-sponsored BlackBerry Developer Group, these meetings will be a chance to learn about and share practical development tips and experience as well as to network with the local BlackBerry community. Our goal is to build a knowledge sha …

Welcome to the Thinking Space. This group exists to promote the better connection and sharing of ideas between entrepreneurs in Newcastle. A relaxed and friendly environment to help you... Improve focus - explaining your cool ideas to others will help you to move forward and make a difference. Overcome barriers - share stumbling blocks with other creative people to find solutions. Let's pool our collective talent, energy, and enthusiasm to reach beyond the sum of our parts. I look forward to mee …

Cleanweb is a grassroots movement committed to solving the world’s most profound issues related to resource constraints through the application of information technology. Since its inception in mid-2011, communities have popped up organically around the world. Theses communities are hosting local meetups and hackathons that have stirred passionate developers and entrepreneurs to action creating apps and solutions across diverse sectors spanning transportation, energy, waste, water, and agricultu …

Are you hungry for something different? Are you disillusioned by societies 'norms? Do you want to break out? Do you feel there is 'something wrong' in society? (employment, housing, opportunity, economy, politics, education) Well lets change it together... This is the age of 'Collaboration' made possible by Technology ('Information Explosion' and 'Social Media') The waves of enormous change are racing towards us. This is the chance to ride these waves. If you are a smart young graduate (employed …

We are looking for anyone involved or just interested in, the application of innovative and creative technology in education. We want to explore innovation in teaching through podcasting, movie making and animation, web 2.0, digital imaging, social media, mobile and handheld technology, games-based learning and more. The aim of this group is to bring people with the knowledge, skills and interests in this pioneering field together. To bring ideas, experiences, discussion and debate from all area …