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University of Portsmouth Linux User Group (UPLUG)

Our aim is to build a vibrant community focused on cybersecurity, Linux, and related topics through workshops, bootcamps, and hands-on activities. We plan to bring in professionals from the industry as well as students who are experts in specific areas of cybersecurity to conduct sessions.

Furthermore, with support from our University’s Technology Faculty, we intend to move forward partaking in activities and competitions to further our knowledge as well partaking in research to contribute to the fields’ academic advancements.

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Computing/Technology

The facts

Our membership is free for anyone to join from the university!

We want to educate and promote the use of Linux and open-source technologies!

We support individuals with both technical and non-technical backgrounds.

We host regular meeting, workshops, expert talks, and study groups focusing on topics like networking, Linux environments, cybersecurity tools and more!

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Recent Projects

We recently had our first society gathering in one of our university computer labs. Here we discussed the exciting plans we have for our members in the future, as well as having our committee formally introduce themselves. We also had one of our patrons come to support and discuss with our members events to look forward to.

Committee List

President: Laud Paul-Gablah
Secretary: Zainab Dahiru Bobbo
Treasurer: Abdulrazaq Ribadu
Content Coordinator: Simal Musthafa
Communications Officer: Dana Delgado Barreiro

How to Join

Our main line of contact is via email: uplug@upsu.net

We also have social platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram where members can reach out if needed.

Joining UPLUG is easy via our student union page: https://upsu.net/groups/DGFBF/linux-user-group-uplug

On this page members can sign themselves up for a free, year long membership. This webpage also provides information on upcoming events, posts for members, and information on our club.