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Open Science Retreat 2026

7–11 Apr 2026
Centre for Alternative Technology
Europe/London timezone

Digital Research Academy

Session

Social Time

7 Apr 2026, 20:30
Centre for Alternative Technology

Centre for Alternative Technology

Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth SY20 9AZ, UK https://cat.org.uk/

Conveners

Social Time

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Social Time: Recharging Time - Exploring Macynlleth's Bookstores

  • Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

Social Time: Recharging Time - Group Hikes

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Social Time: Social Time

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Social Time

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Social Time: Choose your own adventure

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Social Time: Networking (optional)

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  1. 123. Bar Night Games
    Samantha Ahern (UCL)
    08/04/2026, 19:00
  2. 124. Nail Painting
    Dan H
    08/04/2026, 19:00
  3. 125. Short Film: The Story of Stuff
    Jim P
    08/04/2026, 19:00
  4. 119. Yoga
    08/04/2026, 19:30
  5. 122. Star Gazing
    Richard A
    08/04/2026, 22:00
  6. 97. Explore Bookstores!
    09/04/2026, 13:00

    We'll either walk or bus down to Machynlleth to check out some of the amazing local bookstores around.

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  7. 98. Short Hike
    09/04/2026, 13:00
  8. 34. Wind Turbine inc solar PV walk/hike to BDCR site (Capacity: 22 persons)
    Danny Garside
    09/04/2026, 13:00

    The unique location of the CAT site allows us to offer a circular walking tour of real world turbine sites located around it. Participants will gain real world knowledge of the issues involved in siting and maintaining wind turbines and the selection of good generation sites.

    Planned hike led by Tim Brewer (CAT staff). Be sure to have sturdy walking/hiking shoes, dress in layers &...

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  9. 40. Slide Karaoke
    Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)
    09/04/2026, 19:00

    Submit a random presentation slide.
    Watch other people pretend like they know what it means and present it.

    Want to actively participate? Sign up to be a presenter to join the contest for a chance to become be the Slide Karaoke Champion!

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  10. 41. Silent Disco
    Ruth Davies
    09/04/2026, 20:30
  11. 99. Movie: Ada & Zangemann - A Tale of Software, Skateboards, and Raspberry Ice Cream
    10/04/2026, 19:00

    The famous inventor Zangemann lives in a huge villa high above the city. Adults and children alike love his inventions and are desperate to have them. But then something happens: when Zangemann wants to take another close-up look at his inventions during a walk through the city, a child hits him in the shin with the skateboard. That hurts! Enraged, the inventor makes a momentous decision......

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  12. 42. Silent Disco
    10/04/2026, 19:00
  13. 43. Board Game Night
  14. 36. Choose your own adventure

    Plan something on your own. Check out the Beatenberg tourism website for fun activities in the area: https://beatenberg.ch/tourismus/en/tourismus

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