Ticket release for BLUMS!
It’s time for this year’s big volleyball tournament, BLUMS! More information and the ticket link (Google Forms in this case) will be shared in this event on Wednesday.
The ticket release is at 8:00 PM on January 29th at the pub. A link to the form where you can register for a ticket will be posted in the discussion section of the Facebook event. The event will take place at Stockholm Beach Club in Häggvik.
There are two types of tickets available:
Tournament Ticket: For those participating in the tournament (limited availability). Entry Ticket: For general admission. Ticket prices range between 200–250 SEK. If you’re joining the tournament, make sure to grab a tournament ticket! More details can be found in the event!
First sewing cirlce of the year!
Prylmångleriet will host the first sewing circle of the year tomorrow (Tuesday 28/01) starting 17:30 in META! There will unfortunately not be any fika but you are strongly encouraged to participate anyway: otherwise your unsewn patches will rot... or something along those lines!
Speed Friending ⏱️🫂😀
This Friday (31/Jan) at 17:30 we will meet in META for an exciting Speed Friending ⏱️🫂 event organized by the International Committee 🌍 and sponsored by the Study Board 🦉.
You will be matched into groups and race against the clock 🏃⏰ to (1) eat as much fika as possible 🍪 and (2) get to know each other 🤝, but, like, competitively. 😈
This is a great opportunity to make new friends from other cultures and learn about their countries, especially if you're planning on studying abroad in the future. 🛫 It is also very important for new international students to meet existing students to help them gain a sense of belonging!
Sounds cool? Sign up here! 👇
🔗 LINK: https://dsekt.se/in-speed
Motions-writing workshop before Revisions-SM
The Motions-writing workshop is a perfect event for you whom have planned or written a motion to Revisions-SM. There we can together discuss your proposed changes and reed out formality issues.
The workshop will be held in META between 10-15 on friday the 7th of february.
Fika will be available!
A warm welcome, the D-directorate
Chinese New Year 🧧
This Tuesday 🧧, from 17:30 onward, the International Committee 🌐 will host some activities in META to celebrate 🎇 Chinese New Year/Chinese Spring Festival. Happenings include making dumplings 🥟, traditional calligraphy ✍️, and meeting new friends. Of course there's also QN w/ board games, like every Tuesday, for those who enjoy that. Everybody's welcome, hope to see you there!
The METAspexs external gasque: Best in Fest
Have you ever dreamed of shining in festive challenges? Are you an expert at taking the party to the next level? Or maybe you just want to hang out with other amazing computer science and media students at META? Then we have the event for you! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
When does ticket sales start? Sunday, January 26th, at 6:00 PM!!!!!!!!!
When is the gasque? Saturday, February 15th, at 6:00 PM
Where? META Dress code? Overall/tuxedo or come as your own "Best in Fest" winner 🏆 Price? 190/145 SEK (alcoholic/non-alcoholic)
The sign-up link will be published in the facebook event which you can find here!
Want to register a performance ahead of time? Do it here: https://forms.gle/mMz1oY6iMqSygVyu8
Come and join the ultimate party and show that you are truly the best at partying. We’re offering fun surprises, epic challenges, and an amazing atmosphere! 🎭✨
Photos may be taken during the event. Contact us if you don’t want to be in pictures or want us to remove any photo!
GET READY FOR BEST IN FEST! 🥳🥳
METACRAFT SECRET FRIDAY
Do you remember METAcraft, the shared Minecraft server between the chapters of Data and Media? ⛏️ A brand new adventure awaits throughout this spring semester!
On Friday (Jan 31) 20:00, we'll kickstart the adventure with a new, top secret event. Get ready and be there on time!
The server requires Minecraft: Java Edition, game version 1.21.4. You can join by connecting with the IP metacraft.nu
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Make sure to also join our Discord server to never miss another new exciting event!
✨ Jack & Laugh Evening ✨
On Monday (27/Jan) at 17:17 the International Committee 🌐 will be hosting a fun Jack & Laugh evening in META, where we'll be playing plenty of party games 🎮 and hanging out with a ton of free snacks. 🍪
We'll play Jackbox, KTANE, Spyfall, and whatever else we feel like - stop by for an exciting evening! 🎉
No sign up is needed, just show up to META. 🏠
Summons to An Imagine DM-DM
At 12:15, 2025-01-30 An Imagine DM-DM will be held in Mötesrummet, Meta. At the DM, the board will discuss, among other things, multiple powers of attorney as well as guest memberships.
The summons can be found as a PDF in the meeting folder on Google drive.
All chapter members are welcome!
Sincerely, the D-directorate
Summons to Revisions-SM
At 17:30, 2025-02-25 Revisions-SM will be held in D1. The reserve date is 17:30, 2025-02-27 and the deadline for submitting motions is 2025-02-09. At the SM, we will discuss, among other things, motions, propositions and elections. We will also be reviewing last years reports and discuss the discharge of last years board.
The summons can be found in PDF-form in the meeting folder on Google drive.
All chapter members are welcome!
Sincerely, the D-directorate
Ada presents: Cupid's Brush
It’s time for this year’s coziest event!! 🩷𝗖𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗱'𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵🧡 is aimed at girls and non-binary people in the data chapter, and it’s an event where we eat together, paint together, and have a really great time together! Entry is COMPLETELY FREE!! ✨We provide the paint, materials, and beautiful vases and candle holders to paint on!✨ This is an event you definitely don’t want to miss!!!
Saturday Sports: Volleyball
Hello Chapter!
It's time for the first Saturday Sport of the year! 🥳
This Saturday (25/1), we'll be playing VOLLEYBALL, and the plan is to play matches for 2 hours.
We start at 2:00 PM in KTH-Hallen and play until 4:00 PM!!!"
All events are published in our sports group on Facebook.
Hope to see you there 🙂
Patch committee selling on Wednesday and meeting tomorrow! 🪡🧵
It’s time for this year’s first patch committee sale, this Wednesday lunch (as usual, just outside of META) 🤩 Seems that another year of students have gotten a patch for themselves too, might even be so that it’s gonna be there… 🤔
But except for that, the committee is starting to do more things, which is why we’re having a meeting tomorrow during lunch. 📅 If you 🫵 are interested in designing merch 👕, overall related things eller or patches 🪡, trying our new embroidery machine ⚙️, helping with the traditional overall-events 😎, or helping with the sewing circle, or just see how the committee works, you’re welcome to swing by tomorrow! 🤩
The plan is to meet outside of meta at 12:00, and find a room to hold the meeting. DM me if you have any questions ✍️
Hope to see you soon! 👋 /Dima, Prylis 25 🪡
🫅 Royal Gasque ⚔️
On Saturday, January 18, the International Committee 🌍 will be hosting a medieval-themed Royal Gasque! 🫅 The King of META is inviting you in his castle to enjoy a delicious feast in honour of his kingdom. The dinner is between 18h and 22h, with an afterparty open to everyone.
For only 120 SEK (no alcohol) or 160 SEK (2 alcoholic drinks and a Swedish punsch), you will be offered an appetizing three-course meal 🍽️, many happenings, a lot of singing, and maybe other surprises 🫣. You will also receive a free stunning patch which represents the emblem of the kingdom! 🛡️ See you in META on January 18!
TL;DR: What? Royal Gasque 👑 When? 18 Jan, 18h 🗓️ Where? META 📍 Price? 120/160 SEK 🤑
What are you waiting for? Sign up now: https://dsekt.se/in-royal!
Lynx Hackathon!
At the Lynx Hackathon, you will work in teams to create a fully systematic trading strategy based on real market data. Your algorithm will be evaluated in a virtual environment at the end of the event, allowing you to see how your idea would have worked in the real financial market. There will be investment professionals from our research and trading department at your disposal to answer questions and guide you through the process. After the event, there will be dinner and mingle at the office! For more information and how to apply, go to our website www.lynxhedge.se/hackathon.
The METAdors Summer-Winter Pub!
At times like these it's difficult not to long for the warmth of the summer...
Which is exactly why METAdorerna are arranging a summer-in-the-middle-of-winter pub! Come in to the relaxing heat of META, listen to some summer classics while sipping on a cool summer drink and enjoy the summer vibes of our chapter pub! All students are welcome!
See you there!
Ice Skating with the Sports and International Committee
Hello everyone!
I hope you all had a great Christmas break and that your exams went well! 😊
Let’s kick off the year with our first event, in collaboration with the International Committee. On Sunday, January 19th, join us for the ultimate icebreaker—ice skating at Östermalms IP! New and returning students will be joining, so whether you’re a pro skater or a beginner, everyone’s welcome.
❗Skates, helmets, and fika will be provided!❗
📅 Date: Sunday, January 19th 🕖 Time: 13:00 - 15:00 (1PM - 3PM) 📍Location: Östermalms IP (Google Maps link: https://dsekt.se/l0_p) 💰Cost: FREE!!!
Packing List:
- Warm clothes (hat, gloves, jacket, etc.)
- Sitting pad (optional)
- Your own skates and helmet (if preferred)
𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: Please don’t bring clubs or balls/pucks—they’re not allowed.
Don’t miss this chance to glide into the semester with friends.
See you there! 🧣
Summons to A Digital-DM
At 12:15, 2025-01-09 A Digital-DM will be held in Zoom. At the DM, the board will discuss, among other things, a D-rektiv and a proposition regarding fika/teambuilding standards. All chapter members are welcome! Here’s a link to join the meeting digitally: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/6086525868.
The summons can be found in PDF-form in the [meeting folder] (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YJDwUo5qxobLq1BV7pTjxa-u6LNMM29P?usp=drive_link) on Google Drive.
Sincerely, the D-directorate
Summons to A Reserved-DM
At 17:30, 2024-12-30 A Reserved-DM will be held at Turebergs allé 33, lght 2-1403 våning 5, 191 64 Sollentuna. At the DM, the board will discuss changes in PM for traditions, habits, and rules of life.
The summons can be found in PDF-form in the meeting folder on Google Drive.
All chapter members are welcome!
Here’s a link to join the meeting digitally: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/69723995642.
Sincerely, the D-directorate
Summons to A The D stands for /(.?){3}[Dd].*/-DM
At 15:15, 2024-12-30 A The D stands for /(.?){3}[Dd].*/-DM will be held in META. At the DM, the board will discuss, among other things, the last decision items before the next year.
The summons can be found in PDF-form in the meeting folder on Google Drive.
All chapter members are welcome!
Sincerely, the D-directorate
Summons to Extra-SM #1 (After Ski-SM)
Notice: The location has been changed to V1 from D1 due to availability.
At 17:30, 2025-01-20 Extra-SM #1 (After Ski-SM) will be held in V1. The reserve date is 17:30, 2025-01-21 in D1. At the SM, we will discuss the second reading of the proposition regarding the Rebase, a proposition regarding fika/teambuilding standards will be put forward, by-elections for the positions Board member of Student issues as well as Vice speaker will be held and a preliminary audit report will be presented.
The summons can be found in PDF-form in the meeting folder on Google Drive.
All chapter members are welcome!
Sincerely, the D-directorate
Machine embroidery workshop - canceled
Hey chapter!
Prylmångleriet (the patch committee) will have a Machine embroidery workshop on Thursday next week (19:th), between 17-19. We'll meet outside of META, and go to V together for the workshop.
If you want to activly participate, remember to bring a computer with you (and a **usb-stick **if you got one), especially if you want to use one of the two embroidery machines, which will be available. In preparation, you could install InkScape with the Ink/Stitch plugin, to be able to make embroidery files.
Write to me on Discord (@dudjfy) or on Mattermost (@dmitryc) if you're intressted, or want to have more info.
Hope to see you at the workshop. Good luck with the re-exams meanwhile!
Holiday Crafts in META!
In just ten days, an uncle in red will come for a visit; he should be welcomed heartily! Tag Monkeys pulls out the Arts and Crafts drawer and arms themselves with Christmas cards, stars and garlands! Join us in an evening of Christmas crafts in META Tuesday 17th December 17.30!
Soon it's time for Vårbalken!!!
What’s cozier than chilling in a cabin with METAdorerna and the Spring Ball Army? Not much! That’s why you’ll want to come to Vårbalken!
Vårbalken is an event jointly organized by METAdorerna and the Spring Ball Army. We’ll head out to THS’s cabin, Osqvik, and have a blast chilling from 14:00 on January 4th until the morning of January 5th (staying overnight is optional, and sleeping spots are not guaranteed). There will be dinner, but most importantly, an open fire, a sauna, and plenty of cozy vibes!
Tickets cost 50 SEK (patch sold separately), and registration opens at 12:15 TOMORROW, Friday, December 13th, here: 👉 https://dsekt.se/varbalken 👈
For more info, check out the Facebook event here: https://dsekt.se/varbalkenfb
See you in the warmth!
META LAN
Rise up gamers, it's time to assemble for an awesome LAN.
During the weekend starting Friday 20 December 18:00, and ending Sunday morning, DESC will hold a LAN in META with game tournaments and a fun atmosphere.
Bring your computers to play games throughout the night, play Nintendo Switch, experience VR in Meta Quest 2 and play board games! 🎮 🎲 Vi will play games like Lethal Company, Jackbox and Pico Park together, or you can play whatever you want with others at the LAN.
Note: In the form there's also a possibility to fill in that you want you computer transported with the chapter car to the LAN.
Practical info Snacks and drink (alcohol free) will be available for free, and Billy pizzas sold. Alcohol and drunkenness in META will not be allowed. As usual no nuts either, to respect those with allergies.
Bring an ethernet cable (3+m recommended) and a branch outlet if you can. You’re not allowed to sleep in META but there will be places to sleep in Annexet in Nymble during both nights, so bring a sleeping bag too if you’ll be sleeping there.
It's +1-policy so feel free to bring another KTH student!
Join DESC's Discord server to keep yourself updated!