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BCS Member:	61	yes
	4	no
Branch Member:	56	yes
	5	dontknow
	4	no
Industry:	15	itusers
	14	consultancy
	11	software
	10	service
	7	education
	7	other
	1	hardware
Employment:	51	employed
	7	selfemployed
	3	retired
	3	student
	1	unwaged
Management Level:	27	employee
	14	Middle management
	12	Senior management
	7	Independent consultant
	5	other

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Note: this survey was completed before the January and February 2006 talks were swapped.
However since those two talks ranked equal top in the "most relevant" table, the switch will not have affected the result.

Programme Technical Enough:	39	noopinion
	22	about right
	3	quite technical
	1	superficial
Programme Varied Enough:	30	balanced
	27	noopinion
	4	lacks variety
	4	very varied
The committee organises events which appeal:	24	pretty good programme
	18	noopinion
	14	OK
	6	excellent programme
	3	somewhat weak
Best Talk(s):	46	didnotattend
	8	Sep04
	4	Nov04
	3	Mar05
	2	Apr05
	2	May05
	1	all
	1	Jan05
	1	Oct04
Most Relevant talk(s):	17	Feb06
	17	Jan06
	17	Nov04
	16	Apr05
	15	none
	13	May05
	13	Nov05
	13	Oct05
	12	May06
	10	Sep05
	9	Oct04
	7	Jan05
	6	Dec05
	6	Feb05
	5	Mar06
	5	Sep04
	2	Mar05
	1	Apr06

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Suggestion for new topic/speaker:	1	1. NHS National Program for IT. , 2. IT in Healthcare, 3. IT Architecture
	1	A topic that would be useful for my work is creating an environment where know-how is shared
	1	(Skylon / Sabre) based in Culham -> how about the automated control systems necessary for flying such a craft.
	1	Aligning IT with business strategy and business priorities; Increased business benefit from IT.
	1	Briefing on new directions always attractive.
	1	Call centre technologies - the future - would be nice, but whether I would be able to make or not is a different matter
	1	Computer Security, High Performance Computing, 3D Visualisation, Future of Supercomputing, European Computing Direction, Purchasing and Evaluating Technical Computing Systems
	1	Educational software and academic institutions, Video conferencing, Wireless networking for schools
	1	I am more interested in Business and IT methods, something relating to ways to improve IT from a business perspective would be much appreciated
	1	I have an interest in usability and interface design, anything along these lines would be good.
	1	I hesitate to suggest anything in my own interest area, but hey-ho... How about a comparison of structured analysis techniques? Is really dead? Is all it's cracked up to be? I'm interested in finding out about real-world use (problems and successes)
	1	I think that within the realm of IT the Department of Health National Program for IT (NPfIT) is a major issue. Its scope, investment and re-definition of the public sector procurement process will have an impact on everyone who has a serious interest in p
	1	I would like you to ask a distinguished academic to speak on How to pursue and study a subject in depth, in order to appreciate the order and science involved AND NOT in order to have a better career in a big company.
	1	IT inside cars
	1	Java and open systems
	1	Legislation & storage
	1	m/a
	1	m-Commerce and mobile applications, accessibility in web applications, CPD and support with becoming chartered.
	1	Measuring IT's value & contribution - Beyond ROI, Document management, Regression testing
	1	More high level academic talk, in particular from Oxford researchers.
	1	More on the business and applications of IT
	1	More topics on theoretical work, like the talks on X-Ray astronomy, and quantum computing that were held in the past.
	1	N/A
	1	no
	1	No. Surprise me.
	1	sales related?
	1	Security; help desks; software sales
	1	SELinux -- Security Enhanced Linux,
	1	Sophos Speakers
	1	State of AI today., Computer scene in Oxon / local industry / local govt and NHS
	1	Talks on quality, on management, on planning the future of the company, on understanding the relationship between quality, cost and schedule
	1	Topics on Information Security and E-Government
	1	Updates on recent technology advances
	1	What is the Internet for? :-), Who owns the Internet? The risks and dangers associated with industry dominance by very few players in some sectors.
	1	WLAN, and in general knowledge transfer on challenging technical topics

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Enough business focussed meetings:	31	noopinion
	17	right level
	14	needs more
	2	needs less
	1	drop it
Enough discussion time at meetings:	36	noopinion
	22	about right
	4	inconsistent
	3	rather short
Enough networking time at meetings:	40	noopinion
	21	about right
	3	rather short
	1	very generous
How do you learn about meetings:	43	emails
	14	mailshot
	6	website
	2	other

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Is the location OK?:	25	OK
	17	yes
	16	no
	7	noopinion

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==>Suggestions about the location

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Interest in Oxfordshire branch:	2	I live in Oxford
	2	Local
	1	Attending meetings at local branch
	1	Availability of knowledge and association with the Computing Laboratory of Oxford, where I studied software engineering.
	1	Because I live in Oxfordshire
	1	Close proximity to where I live and a good variety of topics presented.
	1	Closest to home.
	1	Geography - I live within reasonably easy access to Oxford.
	1	History of city and proximity to Worcester
	1	I chose to join this branch because: Firstly, I am a full-time overseas student at Oxford Brookes University. Secondly, I am planning to do a Ph.D. course at Oxford University after graduating from Oxford Brookes. And then, I find city of Oxford the most
	1	I live 1 mile from the meetings venue so it seemed sensible to join
	1	I live and work as a web developer in Oxford and I'm interested in some of the events which the branch puts on.
	1	I live and work in Oxford
	1	I live halfway between Oxford and London
	1	I live in Oxfordshire
	1	I live in Oxfordshire (Abingdon).
	1	I live in Sutton Courtenay, work in a local school and am interested in educational software.
	1	I live locally
	1	I live N of Oxford
	1	I'm local
	1	It is in my locale
	1	It is my local branch
	1	It is my local branch, based on where I live
	1	it is near(ish) where i live
	1	It is one of the 3 branches closest to me, geographically.
	1	It was near to Milton Keynes where I live
	1	Its easy for me to get to, and the meetings are regularly scheduled.
	1	It's my local branch
	1	It's the next county over from Berkshire and I thought there might occasionally be something interesting in Oxfordshire's programme.
	1	Live in the area
	1	Local branch
	1	Local Branch (ex branch committee)
	1	Local branch.
	1	Local networking
	1	local resident
	1	Local to work
	1	Local, directly relevant contacts and concerns.
	1	meet researcher from different IT fields
	1	Meeting subjects usually appeal more than many of the ones held more locally to me.
	1	Meetings
	1	Most local branch.
	1	my local branch while studying for my BSc degree
	1	My local branch, I live and work in Oxfordshire.
	1	Nearest
	1	nearest branch to home, opportunity to learn & network
	1	Nearest One
	1	Nearest to my home
	1	new member
	1	nil
	1	No I didn't chose this branch - I think it was allocated to me as the nearest branch
	1	Not a member (n.b. why is this mandatory question if non-members should skip it?!!)
	1	On the committee
	1	Proximity
	1	Proximity to my residence
	1	Reasonably local
	1	Second nearest branch to me (Milton Keynes) and area where my extended family lives.
	1	The first time I attended a lecture at the Oxon branch, I was doing MSc in Computing at Oxford Brookes. I then joined the BCS, and as I live in Oxon, stayed a member of the branch. I still attend lectures when I can, sometimes with my husband (non-member
	1	To be completely honest, I would assume that your branch is my local branch given that I live in Aylesbury in Bucks. Also I received an email regarding this survey so I assume you have been given my details.
	1	To see what events are happening locally that i might be interested in.
	1	Used to live in the area
	1	Was an active member and committee member before moving to Switzerland
	1	Was closest branch to home and of reachable branches appeared to have the most comprehensive programme of talks / events.
	1	within my travelling radius.

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Other branches and groups attended:	9	No
	2	PROMS-G
	1	Attended meetings of BCS Fortran Specialist Group once or twice
	1	Audit specialist group
	1	BCS Health Informatics (London and South East) Specialist Group
	1	BCS QSig
	1	BCS South Yorkshire (where I was a student until recently).
	1	BCS: London Central, London North, BISSG, IRMA, Macromedia CF User Group (London)
	1	Bristol, but not for some time.
	1	Coventry, Quality, Testing
	1	Hellenic Section
	1	I go to London meetings sometimes
	1	IEE
	1	I've attended meetings in London when the topic was off particular interest
	1	London
	1	N/A
	1	No, not yet
	1	Nope
	1	not yet
	1	Reading and Guildford branches,, IQA, IEE
	1	Royal Aeronautical society, Statistical
	1	SPIN
	1	Swindon Branch, many years ago :-)
	1	Those based in London when assigned there
	1	Various. I attend talk/training with various BCS groups, attracted by interesting and relevant talks.
	1	Yes - a few Project Management spring schools (CPD evening events) run by the Bristol branch.
	1	Yes - BCS Swiss Section
	1	Yes - eg speaking at Croydon branch next month
	1	Yes, FinSig, Berks Branch
	1	Yes, Reading and London
	1	Yes, some London meetings
	1	Yes, Swindon, as I worked in Swindon at the time that branch was set up earlier this year. I only went to their first meeting, to offer my support.
	1	Yes, the Healthcare Informatics London and South East Specialist Group. Their meetings are slightly relevant but a bit wishy washy with regard to their content, it is pitched at a very basic level in order to allow for those with little in depth knowledge
	1	Yes, The Reading spring schools, but that was years ago when I didn't need babysitters. Now I can come again because my children are the babysitters for other people

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Other comments:	1	Although I've not attended any meetings, it's only because the topics haven't suited me personally. However, I do still check the annual mailshot! I also think you can't please everyone - I don't have a problem with your meetings' topics, as even though
	1	Doing a good job. Pls continue the enthusiasm.
	1	Error messages on submitting this form are very terse and show me the line numbers in the php script. This doesn't really help in tracking down the form fields.
	1	Geoff Stone for president
	1	I am atypical of BCS members, although my clients are IT companies I do little technical work now (freelance writer, proposal manager/author).
	1	I am looking forward to a return to normality in the New Year. Part of that normality will be attending BCS lectures.
	1	i dont really need a reply, and dont want to enter the competition, so add my address here
	1	I live near Reading, and cannot drive into Oxford on a weekday evening due to traffic, parking restrictions and home commitments. I would consider travelling to other venues, and attending on weekends. I work within High Performance Computing, and my
	1	I look forward to having a great deal of involvement in your group as I relish the ability to mentor my peers and also learn from their vast wealth of knowledge. There is never a point where one can afford to be complacent and stop learning with regards t
	1	I think the committee are doing a pretty good job and I'm glad they're prepared to put the effort in.
	1	I will be trying to come to meetings in 2006!
	1	If possible, the branch should send out an electronic copy of any hands-out at the meetings to those members who are frequently working on IT projects overseas
	1	I'm a fairly new member (joined earlier this year), but intend to get to meetings sometimes. However, the time and location is very inconvenient for me.
	1	I'm new to the BCS and the branch. I'm happy with the mix of events and shall be attending a couple in the future.
	1	In my view you do a very good job. We face the same problem of how to persuade people to attend meetings.
	1	Keep up the good work of representing the industry at a local level.
	1	Keep up the good work. If I am working close to home or in the area and the topic is of interest I do attend meetings.
	1	Last year I did not attend at all because I've been with maternity leave. However the year before I did like the programme. I do attend whenever I'm particularly interested, but life is busy....
	1	N/A
	1	No champagne please - I don't drink.
	1	no comments
	1	No reply required;
	1	Sometimes, despite best intentions, work intrudes and it is just not possible to attend a meeting. No one night is better than any other and (despite my comments) I appreciate you have an impossible job!
	1	Thanks and keep up the good work.
	1	Thanks for the good work!
	1	The BCS gave me this email: xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx@bcs.org.uk but it isn't counted as a valid email address!
	1	The best event was with Trevor Bayliss - more like that will certainly make us find time to come more often.
	1	There is a question about relevance to work above. This is absolutely the last thing that I would want from the branch talks. The ones I attend and enjoyed were intellectually stimulating. Work is for work hours.
	1	This form keeps telling me that I've missed a mandatory field!
	1	When I can attend talks it is usually to find out what's going on in the wider IT space. That's why I like the wide variety of topics you cover.
	1	You're doing a good job, I wish I had more time to attend more of your meetings.