diff --git a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-21-2026-09-25-scavenger-hunt.md b/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-21-2026-09-25-scavenger-hunt.md deleted file mode 100644 index 04db7ee3..00000000 --- a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-21-2026-09-25-scavenger-hunt.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,13 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Scavenger Hunt -cover_image: /assets/images/inaction-css.jpg -image_alt: Computer Science Society members at a social event -description: Learn the lay of the campus with CSS's very own scavenger hunt! - We'll be meeting at the time listed above to form teams of up to five people. - We hope you'll enjoy exploring the campus and finding out some useful and fun - facts about the University! -location: CS Atrium -date: 2026-09-23 -display_date: Wed 23 Sep 2026 -start_time: "13:30" ---- diff --git a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-21-board-games-night.md b/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-21-board-games-night.md deleted file mode 100644 index ed1aaa49..00000000 --- a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-21-board-games-night.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,10 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Board Games Night -cover_image: /assets/images/board-games-night.jpg -image_alt: Students playing board games at a CSS social -description: Come to the CS atrium for a night of board games and pizza! Get to know other people in CSS while you learn how to play something new! Make sure to bring your student ID if you'd like to get alcohol at the event, and no need to bring your own, that's our job! -location: School of Computer Science -date: 2026-09-21 -start_time: "18:00" -end_time: "TBD" ---- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-22-css-lunch.md b/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-22-css-lunch.md deleted file mode 100644 index c317e5bc..00000000 --- a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-22-css-lunch.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,10 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: CSS Lunch -cover_image: /assets/images/freshers-2026/alfred-works.jpg -image_alt: CSS members eating together at Ming Moon -description: Join us at Alfred Works, a food hall in Birmingham’s iconic Custard Factory, for a relaxed lunch with CSS. This is the perfect time to get to know your coursemates and meet some great friends, all while having a nice lunch. -location: Alfred Works, Birmingham -date: 2026-09-22 -start_time: "12:00" -end_time: "14:00" ---- diff --git a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-24-freshers-quiz.md b/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-24-freshers-quiz.md deleted file mode 100644 index 96ac71fb..00000000 --- a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-24-freshers-quiz.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,13 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Freshers' Quiz -cover_image: /assets/images/2021-autumn/halloween.jpg -image_alt: Members of the Computer Science Society together at a quiz event -description: Get a team together or come along on your own for an evening of - trivia, questionable guesses and friendly competition. It’s a great chance to - meet your coursemates and other members of CSS, with drinks available and - prizes up for grabs. -location: School of Computer Science -date: 2026-09-24 -start_time: "15:00" -end_time: "17:00" ---- diff --git a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-25-pub-night.md b/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-25-pub-night.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1dda2a86..00000000 --- a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-25-pub-night.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Pub Night -cover_image: /assets/images/pub-night.jpg -image_alt: CSS members gathered together at a pub social -description: This is our first big pub night of the year! We have booked some tables - at The Soak for drinks and food! Whether you're a fresher or not, this is a great opportunity to get to know your coursemates. -location: The Soak -date: 2026-10-02 -start_time: "19:00" -end_time: "21:00" ---- diff --git a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-28-cs-societies-night.md b/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-28-cs-societies-night.md deleted file mode 100644 index 7d2f1eb4..00000000 --- a/_collections/_freshers_events/2026-09-28-cs-societies-night.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,10 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: CS Societies Night -cover_image: /assets/images/20230925_204106-1-.jpg -image_alt: Students sitting together in a lecture hall -description: We’ll be joined alongside our friends at AFNOM, GDS, CVG, WiSE and oSTEM to hear some amazing introductory talks about each society to find out what we’re all about! After the talks, stick around for a chat and some free pizza and drinks! -location: Haworth 101 (subject to change) -date: 2026-09-28 -start_time: "18:00" -end_time: "20:00" ---- diff --git a/_collections/_merch/plushies.md b/_collections/_merch/plushies.md index e48e2ba6..99a5633f 100644 --- a/_collections/_merch/plushies.md +++ b/_collections/_merch/plushies.md @@ -3,15 +3,6 @@ layout: merch title: TeX Plushies slug: plushies purchase-options: - - url: https://www.guildofstudents.com/shop/product/10317460/ - type: guild - text: Buy on Guild website - icon: fa-arrow-up-right-from-square - options: - - name: Plushie - quantity: 1 - price: 13.99 - note: Limited to members only - url: /assets/tex-pattern.pdf type: download text: Download @@ -46,9 +37,6 @@ Adopt a very special hand-made crochet [TeX](/tex) plushie! ![Two TeX plushies together](/assets/images/tex-plushie/20250426_0004_lowres.jpg) -These plushies have been hand crocheted by our very own Fearne. We hope you enjoy them! - -Approximate size dimensions: H: 15cm, W: 7.5cm, D: 12.5cm +These plushies were hand crocheted by our very own Fearne. Unfortunately, they're no longer for sale, but we have the crochet pattern available for you to download now for free! If you have a go at making your own, we'd love to see how it goes! -**Collection:** These plushies are available for immediate collection from the CS building - -just ask a [Committee](/committee) member in-person or on Discord, or ask us on Instagram. +Approximate size dimensions (of Fearne's): H: 15cm, W: 7.5cm, D: 12.5cm diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml index 8ca42863..d1971abc 100644 --- a/_config.yml +++ b/_config.yml @@ -11,16 +11,7 @@ social: links: - https://twitter.com/CSSBham - https://github.com/CSSUoB -freshers_banner: - enabled: true - link: /freshers - image: /assets/images/freshers-2026/freshers-week-2026-lockup.png menu: - - name: FRESHERS - link: /freshers - class: freshers-nav - image: /assets/images/freshers-2026/freshers-nav(new).png - image_alt: Freshers Week - name: News link: /newsletter - name: Events @@ -72,9 +63,6 @@ collections: clubs: events: sort_by: order - freshers_events: - output: false - sort_by: date feed: collections: diff --git a/_data/freshers.yml b/_data/freshers.yml deleted file mode 100644 index 10c2a177..00000000 --- a/_data/freshers.yml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,90 +0,0 @@ -hero: - background_image: /assets/images/freshers-2026/group-photo-web.jpg - intro: New to Computer Science at Birmingham? Find upcoming events and join the - CSS community. -countdown: - date: 2026-09-21 -events: - heading: Events - introduction: Events are open to everyone, not just freshers! Coming along on - your own is completely normal. - calendar_image: /assets/images/freshers-2026/freshers-calendar.svg - calendar_image_alt: CS Societies Freshers events calendar for 21 September to 2 - October 2026, including CSS, GDS, AFNOM, VGS, oSTEM and other societies. - calendar_guide_file: /assets/images/freshers-2026/freshers-calendar.pdf - calendar_guide_heading: View our handy Freshers events guide - calendar_guide_description: Open our guide for dates, times and locations of - events from CSS and a bunch of other societies you might be interested in. -welcome: - heading: 👋 WELCOME TO FRESHERS 2026! - body: >- - Congratulations to everyone joining Birmingham this year, and welcome back - to our returning students! We provide social and academic events, connect - students across the uni, and create opportunities through industry events, - sponsors and collaborations. Some of our biggest events include our - Halloween Quiz, Pub Crawl, Christmas Meal, TeX Talks, and the CSS Ball. - - - During Freshers, our aim is to help new and returning CS students meet, feel part of the community, and settle into university life. - - Last year was one of our biggest yet, with over 400 members, 3,000+ on our Discord server, 40 events, and CSS becoming the 3rd largest Guild society at UoB. - - - Buying a CSS membership gives you access to ticketed events, society emails, a green name on Discord, and a free CSS T-shirt! - - - Discord is our main platform, but our WhatsApp group and Instagram will always have the latest events and announcements. - - - Freshers is one of the best times to get involved. We can’t wait to meet you. Welcome to CSS! 💜 -about: - heading: Who are we? - body: >- - CSS is the official Computer Science Society at the University of - Birmingham. We are a student-run society affiliated with the Guild of - Students and work closely with the School of Computer Science. The society - is run by an elected committee of students who organise our events, manage - our finances and represent the society throughout the year. - - - Our activities are funded through a combination of membership fees, Guild and University funding, and sponsorship from industry partners. This funding allows us to run events throughout the year, often for free or at a heavily subsidised price for our members. - link_text: Learn more about CSS - link_url: /about - cards: - - title: Run by students - body: An elected committee organises the society, represents members and decides - what CSS does each year. - link_text: Meet the committee - link_url: /committee - - title: How we are supported - body: Memberships, ticketed events and sponsors help us fund events for members. - link_text: See our sponsors - link_url: /sponsor - - title: Socials and community - body: We run many socials including game nights, meals, quizzes, trips, pub - nights. Some of our annual events are the CSS Ball and Pub Crawl. - link_text: Explore our events - link_url: /events - - title: Skills and careers - body: Expect workshops, hackathons, industry talks, and opportunities to try - something new. - link_text: Visit BirmingHack - link_url: https://birminghack.com -faq: - heading: FAQs - items: - - question: Are all freshers events free? - answer: Yes, all events are free to attend. You do not need a ticket. - - question: Do I need a membership first? - answer: Many activities are open to everyone. Membership may be required for - some ticketed events, and this will always be stated in the event - details. - - question: Do I need to study Computer Science? - answer: No. Anyone interested in CSS and our events is welcome to get involved. - - question: Do I need programming experience? - answer: Not at all! CSS is a social community first and foremost, bringing - Computer Science students together to meet people, make friends and - enjoy events throughout the year. - - question: Is it okay to come to an event alone? - answer: Absolutely. Lots of people do, especially during Freshers. Our committee - will be there to welcome you and help you meet people. diff --git a/_layouts/merch.html b/_layouts/merch.html index b34142f5..10445ea7 100644 --- a/_layouts/merch.html +++ b/_layouts/merch.html @@ -16,7 +16,6 @@ {% include header.html %}
- {% include freshers_2026_banner.html %}
See other merch
diff --git a/_layouts/page.html b/_layouts/page.html index 0bae3e61..8d630a3f 100644 --- a/_layouts/page.html +++ b/_layouts/page.html @@ -39,7 +39,6 @@ {% include header.html %}
- {% include freshers_2026_banner.html %} {{ content }}
diff --git a/_layouts/post.html b/_layouts/post.html index 2807b1c5..f7b8c112 100644 --- a/_layouts/post.html +++ b/_layouts/post.html @@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ {% include header.html %}
- {% include freshers_2026_banner.html %}
{% if page.header-image %} diff --git a/admin/config.yml b/admin/config.yml index 26f6786d..80250ebf 100644 --- a/admin/config.yml +++ b/admin/config.yml @@ -8,126 +8,6 @@ publish_mode: editorial_workflow media_folder: "assets/images/" collections: - - name: "freshers_page" - label: "Freshers Page" - files: - - label: "Freshers Page Settings" - name: "freshers_page_settings" - file: "_data/freshers.yml" - fields: - - label: "Hero" - name: "hero" - widget: "object" - fields: - - label: "Background Image" - name: "background_image" - widget: "image" - allow_multiple: false - - label: "Introduction" - name: "intro" - widget: "text" - - label: "Countdown" - name: "countdown" - widget: "object" - fields: - - label: "Date" - name: "date" - widget: "datetime" - date_format: "DD MMM YYYY" - time_format: false - format: "YYYY-MM-DD" - hint: "The countdown disappears at the start of this date." - - label: "Events Section" - name: "events" - widget: "object" - fields: - - label: "Heading" - name: "heading" - widget: "string" - - label: "Introduction" - name: "introduction" - widget: "text" - - label: "Calendar Image" - name: "calendar_image" - widget: "image" - allow_multiple: false - - label: "Calendar Image Description" - name: "calendar_image_alt" - widget: "string" - hint: "Describe the calendar for people using screen readers." - - label: "Calendar Guide PDF" - name: "calendar_guide_file" - widget: "file" - - label: "Calendar Guide Heading" - name: "calendar_guide_heading" - widget: "string" - - label: "Calendar Guide Description" - name: "calendar_guide_description" - widget: "text" - - label: "Welcome Section" - name: "welcome" - widget: "object" - fields: - - label: "Heading" - name: "heading" - widget: "string" - - label: "Text" - name: "body" - widget: "markdown" - - label: "What Are We Section" - name: "about" - widget: "object" - fields: - - label: "Heading" - name: "heading" - widget: "string" - - label: "Introduction" - name: "body" - widget: "markdown" - - label: "Link Text" - name: "link_text" - widget: "string" - - label: "Link URL" - name: "link_url" - widget: "string" - - label: "Information Cards" - name: "cards" - widget: "list" - min: 1 - summary: "{{fields.title}}" - fields: - - label: "Title" - name: "title" - widget: "string" - - label: "Text" - name: "body" - widget: "text" - - label: "Link Text" - name: "link_text" - widget: "string" - - label: "Link URL" - name: "link_url" - widget: "string" - - label: "FAQs Section" - name: "faq" - widget: "object" - fields: - - label: "Heading" - name: "heading" - widget: "string" - - label: "Questions" - name: "items" - widget: "list" - min: 1 - summary: "{{fields.question}}" - fields: - - label: "Question" - name: "question" - widget: "string" - - label: "Answer" - name: "answer" - widget: "text" - - name: "pages" label: "Pages" folder: "/" @@ -189,54 +69,4 @@ collections: allow_multiple: false - label: "Body" name: "body" - widget: "markdown" - - - name: "freshers_events" - label: "Freshers Events" - label_singular: "Freshers Event" - folder: "_collections/_freshers_events" - create: true - delete: true - slug: "{{year}}-{{month}}-{{day}}-{{slug}}" - sortable_fields: ["date", "title"] - summary: "{{title}} — {{date}}" - fields: - - label: "Title" - name: "title" - widget: "string" - - label: "Cover Image" - name: "cover_image" - widget: "image" - allow_multiple: false - - label: "Image Description" - name: "image_alt" - widget: "string" - hint: "Describe the image for people using screen readers." - - label: "Event Description" - name: "description" - widget: "text" - hint: "A short paragraph shown on the event card." - - label: "Location" - name: "location" - widget: "string" - - label: "Date (for sorting)" - name: "date" - widget: "datetime" - date_format: "DD MMM YYYY" - time_format: false - format: "YYYY-MM-DD" - hint: "Used to put events in chronological order." - - label: "Date shown on event" - name: "display_date" - widget: "string" - required: false - hint: "Shown exactly as entered. For example, 21 Sep 2026 or 21–25 Sep 2026." - - label: "Start Time" - name: "start_time" - widget: "string" - hint: "For example, 18:30." - - label: "End Time" - name: "end_time" - widget: "string" - required: false - hint: "Optional. For example, 21:00." + widget: "markdown" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/freshers.html b/freshers.html deleted file mode 100644 index 9d6775b6..00000000 --- a/freshers.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,374 +0,0 @@ ---- -layout: page -title: Freshers 2026 -description: Meet the University of Birmingham Computer Science Society, discover Freshers events and join the CSS community. -styles: - - /css/freshers.css -scripts: - - /js/freshers-events.js ---- - -{% assign freshers = site.data.freshers %} - - - -
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-

- CSS Freshers Week 2026, University of Birmingham -

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- {{ freshers.hero.intro | escape }} -

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- - - - - Join Our Discord - - - - - - Join Our WhatsApp - - - - - - Follow on Instagram - - - - - - See CSS Freshers events - - -
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- - {% assign freshers_marquee_items = "COMMUNITY|PIZZA|TRIPS|HACKATHONS|SPORT|QUIZZES|NETWORKING|CAREERS|WORKSHOPS" | split: "|" %} -
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- {% for copy in (1..2) %} - - {% endfor %} -
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0 days to go!

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- - {% assign freshers_events = site.freshers_events %} - {% if freshers_events.size > 0 %} -
-
- {% for event in freshers_events %} -
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{{ event.title }}

- {{ event.image_alt | default: event.title | escape }} -
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- {% if event.display_date %} - {{ event.display_date | escape }} - {% else %} - - {% endif %} -
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- {% endfor %} -
- - {% if freshers_events.size > 1 %} -
- - -
- {% endif %} -
- Add to your own calendar - - {% if freshers.events.calendar_image and freshers.events.calendar_guide_file %} -
- {{ freshers.events.calendar_image_alt | escape }} -
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{{ freshers.events.calendar_guide_heading | escape }}

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{{ freshers.events.calendar_guide_description | escape }}

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- - Open guide - - -
- {% endif %} - {% else %} -
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Freshers events are coming soon.

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Check back here for dates, locations and times.

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- {{ freshers.welcome.body | markdownify }} -
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Join our community

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Join our Discord, introduce yourself and meet coursemates. We also regularly update our WhatsApp group with socials.

- Enter the Discord -
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Pick an event

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From socials to games and nights out, choose something fun and meet everyone. Coming alone is completely normal too.

- Explore freshers socials -
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Get a membership

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Become a member for access to ticketed events, a free T-shirt, society emails and a whole year of CSS.

- Explore membership -
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- {{ freshers.about.body | markdownify }} - {{ freshers.about.link_text | escape }} -
-
- {% for card in freshers.about.cards %} -
- {% case forloop.index %} - {% when 1 %} - - {% when 2 %} - - {% when 3 %} - - {% when 4 %} - - {% endcase %} -
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Join our community today.

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Introduce yourself on our discord now and arrive in September already knowing a few friendly faces. Join our WhatsApp to get the latest on all our socials.

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