The Open Guide to Glasgow

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====== Technology Events/Groups in Glasgow ======
  * Join our [[Matrix]] chat room at [[https://matrix.to/#/#tech:glasgow.social?via=glasgow.social|#tech:glasgow.social]] (invite link: https://glasgow.social/matrix)
  * Check out our [[Lemmy]] forum at [[https://lemmy.glasgow.social/c/tech|lemmy.glasgow.social]]
  * [[tech_meetup|First Fridays of the Month, Tech Meetup]]  - 6pm at [[https://www.thegamerclub.co.uk/gettinghere|The Gamer Club]], 153 Bath Lane, Glasgow

  * [[https://events.glasgow.social/tags/tech|events.glasgow.social]] - Tech event listings in Glasgow
  * [[https://github.com/AddJam/awesome-glasgow-tech|Awesome Glasgow Tech]] - //A collection of awesome things in the Glasgow tech community//
  * [[https://techmeetup.co.uk/glasgow.html|TechMeetup Glasgow]] - //Every 1st Thursday, Strathclyde Students Union, 51 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 1XU (see also [[Glasgow Tech Meetup]])//
  * [[https://opentechcalendar.co.uk/area/65-glasgow|Open Tech Calendar: Glasgow]]
  * [[https://www.electronclub.org/|Electron Club]] - //The Electron Club is a voluntary run space where people interested in things like Free Open Source Software, DIY culture, circuit bending, hardware hacking, streaming, audio and video editing, green technologies, and amateur radio can meet, use equipment, and share and disseminate their skills and ideas.//
  * [[https://uxglasgow.co.uk/|UX Glasgow]] - //An informal, co-operative monthly meetup. We welcome everyone who cares about user experience — no matter whether you’re a client, a visual designer, an information architect, a copywriter, a developer or a usability specialist. Discuss, debate, share info and learnings, or ask a question.//
  * [[https://www.datascotland.org/|DATA:Scotland]] - //Bringing experts and attendees together, this free to attend conference is about sharing knowledge and insight through hour-long talks which discuss new data technologies and techniques, to help to solve problems and propose solutions. Sessions cater for all skill levels from introductory talks to deep-dive presentations.//
  * [[http://www.girlgeekscotland.com|Girl Geek Scotland]] - //We're a volunteer community aimed at women working and studying in tech, creativity, computing, enterprise, and related sectors in Scotland. We run workshops and events, and give opportunities to connect with your peers, meet experienced leaders, and talk about your challenges.//
  * [[https://rookieoven.com/meetup|RookieOven Meetup]] - //The RookieOven meetup is a monthly opportunity for the local startup community to get together in a relaxed environment. There are no talks, presentations or set agendas - just great conversations between Scottish startup founders, employees and enthusiasts.//
  * [[http://www.tedxglasgow.com/|TEDx Glasgow]]
  * [[https://devtechscot.slack.com/|Development & Technology Scotland's Slack Channel]] ([[http://links.devtech.scot/slack|alt link]])
  * [[https://www.openrightsgroup.org/who-we-are/org-glasgow/|Open Rights Group Glasgow]] - //ORG Glasgow is a place for local supporters concerned about UK digital rights to connect and organise. They host monthly events like presentations, socials, film screenings and workshops to support ORG campaigns.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Women-in-Tech-Scotland-Meetup/|Women in Tech Scotland]] - //Welcome to all women in tech in Scotland! We are a group of female digital technology professionals getting together to discuss topics in tech, with a focus on advocating for better recognition and opportunities for women working in the technology sector in Scotland. //
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/cities/gb/v2/glasgow/tech/|Meetup.com: Tech Meetups in Glasgow]]

===== AI/ML =====
  * See also [[AI]]
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Glasgow-Artificial-Intelligence-Deep-Learning/|Glasgow Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning]] - //We’re excited to bring you the latest happenings in AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science and Big Data.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/ml-club/|ML Club]] - //A community of people who are really into machine learning... and artificial intelligence, and data science, and most technologies!//


===== Crypto =====
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/scotland-and-digital-currency/|Scotland and Digital Currency]]
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/bitcoin-buy-sell-learn-Glasgow/|bitcoin/buy/sell/learn Glasgow]] - //People who are curious about the future of 'money' as we know it. new technology about to take over from fiat money.  People experienced in the crypto currency world to show beginners how to get involved, how to buy, sell cryptos and help others to understand the blockchain.//
  * [[https://www.ccgla.co.uk|Crypto Glasgow]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/Crypto.Glasgow/|Facebook]], [[https://mobile.twitter.com/cryptoglasgow1|Twitter]])
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/glasgow-ethereum-meetup/|Glasgow Ethereum Meetup]] - //The meetup aims to facilitate technical discussions as well as provide help and (not financial!) advice to people who have just heard about Ethereum and the power of decentralised applications and want to learn more. With Ethereum's rapidly expanding ecosystem and core developments the amount of information can be overwhelming at times.//
  * [[https://www.blockchaininsight.co.uk|Blockchain Insight]]([[https://twitter.com/Block_Insight1/|Twitter]], [[https://www.instagram.com/blockchain.insight/|Instagram]]) - // Get expert guidance on navigating the complex world of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Technology. Our Glasgow based consulting services support you in understanding the crypto industry and making informed investment decisions.//
===== Data =====
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/ODSC-Glasgow-Data-Science/|ODSC Glasgow Data Science]] - //ODSC brings together the open-source and data science communities with the goal of helping its members learn, connect and grow.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Scotland-Data-Science-Technology-Meetup/|Scotland Data Science & Technology Meetup]] - //This is a group for anyone interested in Data Science, Big Data, Analytics and Technology trends.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/glasgow-data-user-group/|Glasgow Data User Group]] - //The Glasgow Data User Group is a regular, inclusive forum for members to come together to attend sessions provided by community speakers, share problems and knowledge, collaborate in workshops, and network with fellow professionals. //
===== Developers =====
  * [[https://glasgowarvr.co.uk/|Glasgow ARVR Meetup]] - //Glasgow AR/VR is an event intended for education, networking, and community.//
  * [[https://www.codecraftuk.org/|CodeCraft]] ([[https://twitter.com/codecraftuk|Twitter]]) - //We are a software crafters meetup.  We discuss, demonstrate and debate how to write well-structured, malleable software. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month.//
  * [[https://codebar.io/glasgow|Codebar Glasgow]] ([[https://twitter.com/codebarGlasgow|Twitter]])
  * [[https://glasgowphp.co.uk/|GlasgowPHP]] ([[https://twitter.com/glasgowphp|Twitter]]) - //Come and enjoy pizza, beer (or a soft drink) and a company of fellow programmers.//
  * [[http://www.pythonglasgow.org|Python Glasgow]] ([[https://www.meetup.com/Python-Glasgow/|Meetup]]) - //The Python group for Glaswegian Pythonistas!  A monthly meetup of Python programmers and people interested in programming. We welcome everyone interested in Python at any level. You might have years of experience or just be considering starting to learn the language.//
  * [[http://coderdojoscotland.com/|Coder Dojo Scotland]]
    * [[http://coderdojoscotland.com/clubs/bridgeton|Coder Dojo Bridgeton]]
    * [[http://coderdojoscotland.com/clubs/castlemilk|Coder Dojo Castlemilk]]
    * [[http://coderdojoscotland.com/clubs/glasgow|Coder Dojo Glasgow]]
    * [[http://coderdojoscotland.com/clubs/glasgow-libraries|Coder Dojo Glasgow Libraries]]
    * [[http://coderdojoscotland.com/clubs/glasgow-kelvinside|Coder Dojo Kelvinside]]
  * [[https://codebar.io|Codebar]] - //A non-profit initiative that facilitates the growth of a diverse tech community by running regular programming workshops.// ([[https://codebar.io/workshops/1515|Event link]])
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Scottish-Developers/|Meetup.com: Scottish Developers]] - //This group is intended for people interested in the latest developments in the Scottish development scene and beyond.  Tech enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Glasgow-Coding-Meetup/|Meetup.com: Glasgow Coding Meetup]] - //As we move towards a more online based society having the ability to code, and know how to use various programming languages, is becoming a much more powerful skill to have.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Python-Glasgow/|Meetup.com: Python Glasgow]]
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Glasgow-JavaScript/|Meetup.com: Glasgow JavaScript]] - //The Glasgow JavaScript meetup is organised by the team behind CodeYourFuture. We hold monthly meetups with talks about JavaScript, its ecosystem, and other related topics.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/GlasgowPHP/|Meetup.com: GlasgowPHP]] - //Monthly meetup of PHP developers from Glasgow and surrounding areas.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/RGlasgow/|Meetup.com: R Glasgow]] - //A group for people who are interested in R. We hold hour-long monthly meetings with one or two presentations, providing an opportunity for people to learn and share knowledge about R. Any ideas or requests from members are very welcome, and in particular if you would like to contribute as a presenter please get in touch. Events are free!//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Lean-Agile-Glasgow/|Meetup.com: Lean Agile Glasgow]] - //Our monthly meetup is to discuss all things lean & agile//

===== Hardware =====
  * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/GlasgowMakersAndHardwareHackers/|Glasgow Makers and Hardware Hackers (Facebook)]] ([[https://twitter.com/glasgow_makers|Twitter]])
  * [[https://www.electronclub.org/doku.php?id=groups:solder|Electron Club: SOLDER]] - //A group for people learning to build radio equipment and study for their amateur radio licenses.//
  * [[https://www.electronclub.org/doku.php?id=groups:diy_synth_group|Electron Club: DIY Synth Group]] - // DIY Synth and music tech group.//

===== Legal =====
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Legal-Hackers-Scotland/|Legal Hackers Scotland]] - //Legal Hackers is a global movement of lawyers, policymakers, technologists, and academics who explore and develop creative solutions to some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of law and technology.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Scottish-Legal-Technologists/|Scottish Legal Technologists]] - //This is a group for all current and aspiring Legal Technologists in Scotland to meet up, network, share thoughts and ideas and generally get to know your peers//

===== Open Source =====
  * [[https://www.scotlug.org.uk/|Scotlug: The Scottish Linux Users Group]]
  * [[https://opensource.glasgow.social|Open Source Glasgow]] ([[https://www.meetup.com/Open-Source-Glasgow/|Meetup]]) - //This group is for anyone interested in open source software and hardware. We aim to encourage self-hosting of services to contribute to a better, more decentralised Internet.//
  * [[Matrix]] chat room at [[https://matrix.to/#/#opensource:glasgow.social?via=glasgow.social|#opensource:glasgow.social]] (https://matrix.glasgow.social)

===== Security =====
  * See [[Infosec]]
  * [[https://www.2600glasgow.com|2600 Glasgow]] - //Glasgow 2600 meetings are similar to those held around the world. Hackers, crackers, geeks, hats of any colour, technology enthusiasts, hacktivists, and other like-minded folks are most welcome. We do not judge anyone and everyone has something to contribute, no matter their level of expertise.// ([[Matrix]] chat room: [[https://matrix.to/#/#2600:glasgow.social?via=glasgow.social|#2600:glasgow.social]])
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/glasgow-computer-security-meetup-group/|Glasgow Computer Security Meetup]] - //Regular computer security tutorial nights//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/ladies-of-glasgow-hacking-society/|Ladies of Glasgow Hacking Society]] ([[https://twitter.com/lhs_glasgow|Twitter]]) - //LGHS is an offensive & defensive technical security meetup for women in Glasgow.//
  * [[https://dc44141.github.io/|Defcon DC44141]] ([[https://twitter.com/dc44141|Twitter]])
  * [[https://gcuhacking.com/|GCU Ethical Hacking Society]] ([[https://www.gcustudents.co.uk/groups/ethical-hacking-society|Student]], [[https://www.facebook.com/GCUethicalhacking/|Facebook]])
  * [[https://hackthurs.day/|Hack Thursday]] - //Come and join likeminded infoseccers talk some cyber and non-cyber stuff.//

===== Students =====
  * [[https://gutechsoc.com/|The GU Tech Society]] - //The Glasgow University Tech Society (GUTS) is the official student society for the School of Computing Science and aims to provide students with opportunities to socialise, develop their technical ability and connect with our industrial partners. From hackathons and workshops to pub crawls and black tie galas, the society is there for all students. //

===== Systems/DevOps =====
  * [[https://www.gaug.co.uk/|Glasgow Azure User Group]] ([[https://www.meetup.com/glasgow-azure-user-group/|meetup]]) - //This user group was founded as an independent body in early 2017 and it looks to bring the IT community within Glasgow and surrounding areas together. The group is a community driven group delivering the type of content, speakers and experiences that the IT community in Glasgow wants. The group is open to developers, architects, consultants, engineers and enthusiasts. //
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Amazon-Web-Services-User-Group-Glasgow/|Amazon Web Services User Group Glasgow]]
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/CloudNativeGlasgow/|Cloud Native Glasgow]] - //Cloud Native Glasgow will focus on providing presentations and workshops on building, deploying and maintaining software in a cloud environment, with a focus on containers, micro-services and automation.//


===== Training =====
  * [[https://codedivision.co.uk/|Code Divsion]] - //Glasgow-based Social Enterprise & Learning Centre, dedicated to fighting inequality through bespoke digital skills courses made for all //
  * [[https://codeclan.com/|CodeClan]] - //We're Scotland's first digital bootcamp. We transform careers through software development and data analysis training.//


===== Web =====
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Glasgow-WordPress-Meetup/|Glasgow WordPress Meetup]] - //We're a group of local WordPress developers, designers, and publishers who get together to share our knowledge and experience, and to meet other WordPress users in the area. Everyone's welcome regardless of experience.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Glasgow-Umbraco-Users-Group-GLUUG/|Glasgow Umbraco Users' Group (GLUUG)]] - //The Glasgow Umbraco Users' Group (GLUUG) is a networking group for anyone interested in Umbraco. We have regular social meetups where people can come and chat to friendly and like-minded Umbraco folk.//
===== Other =====
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Glasgow-Internet-of-Things-Meetup/|Glasgow Internet of Things]] - //We are trying to crystallise entrepreneurial activity in the area of internet enabled communications - often called M2M, sometimes IoT and sometimes remote sensing - but generally relating to gathering data, transmitting it into the cloud and doing stuff with it.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Glasgow-New-Technology-Meetup/|GDG Glasgow]] - //Aiming to lighten up the needs of technology in daily life, a group of developers that are inquisitively manipulating technological advancements under Google's developer technological guidance.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Glasgow-Tech-Social/|Glasgow Tech Social]] - //Tech meet-up with a focus on the social side.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Ladies-of-Code-Glasgow/|Ladies of Code (Glasgow)]] - //Are you a lady? Do you code? Are you searching for a similar bunch of ladies to develop your code skills with? You’ve come to the right place. We meet monthly to hear technical talks from leaders in the field, dive into the terminal in our expert workshops and hack whilst developing our code skills in the process.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Ministry-of-Testing-Glasgow/|Ministry of Testing Glasgow]] - //The Ministry of Testing exists to advance the software testing industry in a fun, safe, professional and forward thinking way.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/AND-Digital-Events-Edinburgh-Glasgow-Scotland/|AND Digital Events (Scotland)]] - //Our Scotland meetup provides digital enthusiasts with the opportunity to join up-close and interactive discussions around a range of relevant and trending topics. This group covers events in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Each event is led by a member of our high-profile tech guru community, all offering a wealth of industry experience as input to the conversation. //
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Quack-Hack-Glasgow/|Quack & Hack]] - //A meetup for developers interested in contributing to the DuckDuckGo search engine. The open source platform (duckduckhack.com) allows anyone to create, "Instant Answers" --results that help answer a search in few or zero clicks. We bring together Glasgow's developer community to learn about how to improve results for searches you care about!//

===== Servers =====
  * [[https://matrix.glasgow.social]] - Glasgow based Matrix server
  * [[https://irc.glasgow.social]] - Glasgow based IRC server
  * [[https://lemmy.glasgow.social]] - Glasgow based Lemmy server
  * [[https://glasgow.social]] - Glasgow based Mastodon server
  * [[gemini://glasgow.social]] - Glasgow based Gemini server

===== Blogs =====
  * [[http://www.nickpascucci.com/|Nick Pascucci]]

===== Defunct =====
  * [[http://glasgow2.com|Glasgow2: What's On]] - Tech events in Glasgow
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Glasgow-Cyber-Security-for-Control-Systems/|Glasgow Cyber Security for Control Systems]]
  * [[https://www.thecryptograph.com/|The Cryptograph]] - //TheCryptograph is based in Scotland that aims to promote the awareness and education of Bitcoin and the digital asset ecosystem. //
  * [[http://glasgow.leancoffee.com/|Lean Coffee Glasgow]]
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/algrthm/|algrthm]] - //Welcome everyone interested in the study of Computer Science! We are a meetup who explore topics within the world of Algorithms and Data Structures and their application to complex problems.//
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/ScotMined/|ScotMined]]
  * [[https://www.meetup.com/Drupal-Glasgow/|Meetup.com: Drupal Glasgow]] - //The Glasgow Drupal User Group meets monthly to talk about Drupal and related web technologies.//
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