Open Science Retreat 2026

Session

Plenary Session

7 Apr 2026, 16:00

Sheppard Theatre (Centre for Alternative Technology)

Conveners

Plenary Session: Welcome & Orientation

• There are no conveners in this block

Plenary Session: Unconference Planning

• Heidi Seibold (Digital Research Academy)

Plenary Session: Lightning Talks

• Julia Pauquet

Plenary Session: Recap of the Day

• Ruth Davies

Plenary Session: Icebreaker - Getting to know each other

• Danny Garside
• Julia Pauquet

Plenary Session: Presentations from Topic Groups

• Julia Pauquet

Plenary Session: Group Picture

• There are no conveners in this block

Plenary Session: Recap of the Day

• Ankita Dolai

Plenary Session: Morning Stand Up

• Ankita Dolai

Plenary Session: Summary, Reflection, & Closing

• Danny Garside

Plenary Session: Setting goals for remaining time

• Heidi Seibold (Digital Research Academy)

24. Welcome & Introductions

Danny Garside

07/04/2026, 16:00

26. Retreat Overview & Information

Julia Pauquet

07/04/2026, 16:10

25. Co-Organizers & Venue Presentations

Bethan Iley (OLS), Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy), Ruth Davies

07/04/2026, 16:25

DRA (5 mins) - Joyce Kao
UKRN (5 mins) - Ruth Davies
OLS (5 mins) - Bethan Iley
Intro to CAT (10-15 mins) - CAT Representative

91. Topic Group Formation

07/04/2026, 19:00

In this session we will see how many people are interested in which topic. Topic groups are usually comprised of 2-7 participants.

Topics that too few people are interested in will not be pursued further.
If groups get too big, we may split them into subtopics.

Choosing a topic can be difficult, yet you should choose one ;)
If you are unhappy with your choice, you can always switch....

92. Finalization of Groups

07/04/2026, 20:00

23. Topic group finalization & room assignments

22. Topic group formation

In this session we will see how many people are interested in which topic. Topic groups are usually comprised of 2-7 participants.

Topics that too few people are interested in will not be pursued further.
If groups get too big, we may split them into subtopics.

Choosing a topic can be difficult, yet you should choose one ;)
If you are unhappy with your choice, you can always switch....