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+title: Activity Report of SKIP 2023/2024
+alt_title: What has SKIP been busy with under the academic year 2023/2024?
+sub_title: An overview of the achievements and activities of the Student Association.
+
+author:
+  name: SKIP
+comments: false
+---
+
+![Heading Banner](/assets/posts/activity-report-2023-2024/banner.png)
+
+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](/assets/posts/activity-report-2023-2024/report.pdf).
+
+## 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.
+
+![GPT Guest Lecture](/assets/posts/activity-report-2023-2024/GPT_collage_poster.webp)
+![Reddit Guest Lecture](/assets/posts/activity-report-2023-2024/reddit-guest-lecture.webp)
+
+## Community Engagement Events
+
+To foster a sense of camaraderie among members, SKIP hosted several
+**community-building events**A 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.
+
+![Pizza Night](/assets/posts/activity-report-2023-2024/pizza-night.webp)
+
+## 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.
+
+![Gingerbread Event](/assets/posts/activity-report-2023-2024/gingerbread-event.webp)
+
+![Game Jam](/assets/posts/activity-report-2023-2024/game-jam.webp)
+
+## 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.
+
+![SystemWeaver Hackathon](/assets/posts/activity-report-2023-2024/systemweaver-hackathon.webp)
+
+## 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"*](https://githubom/skipgu/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](https://skipgurg/skip-iot-kit/).
+
+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,<br>
+Chairman of SKIP 2023/2024<br>
+*SKIP – Student Association*