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Writing TODO lists and then ignoring them
🌊 We are happy to share that the Collaborations Workshop Mini-workshops have now been announced! Read the full list at https://www.software.ac.uk/news/cw26-mini-workshops-have-now-been-announced
For those that have not registered yet, hurry up and secure your spot at #CollabW26 at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/collaborations-workshop-2026-cw26-collabw26-tickets-1590550201469?aff=oddtdtcreator
🌊 The deadline to purchase General Admission (in-person) tickets for Collaborations Workshop 2026 is 11:59pm on 31 March. Hurry up an secure your spot now!
#CollabW26 will take place as a hybrid event from Tuesday 28 April to Thursday 30 April 2026 at ICC Belfast.
Find out more about the event and what is included in remote and in-person tickets at
https://www.software.ac.uk/news/last-chance-purchase-your-tickets-collaborations-workshop-2026
Sponsor RSECon26!
RSECon26 is coming to Sheffield from 9-11 September! We are looking for sponsors who want to engage with the UK's Research Software Engineering community. The conference cannot happen without support from sponsors. We have a limited number of opportunities available at each tier so early enquiries are welcome. If your organisation might be interested, contact [email protected] or view packages here: https://rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsorship/sponsorship-overview #RSECon26
Witty Wednesday is back. #2
This week's prompt:
Explain your research topic or job. Wrong answers only.
We'll start: shouting about open science until someone shouts back.
Your turn. Drop it in the comments, the wittier the better.
A big thank you to the Society of Research Software Engineering for supporting the Open Science Retreat Global 2026! 🙌
Their work in supporting research software and the people behind it is essential for open, collaborative research.
Excited to kick off the retreat and bring the community together!
Learn more: https://society-rse.org/
No time for a 6-week bootcamp? Here’s the TL;DR version.
Curious about OSPARK but not ready to commit? Join OSPARK Online: Ensuring your Open Science is seen, used, and sustained.
A 2-hour interactive workshop by the Digital Research Academy and Open Life Science- get a practical intro to outreach, share experiences, and contribute to a research study shaping future training.
Think of it as a taster session
26 March | 13:00–15:00 (online)
🔗 Register here: https://events.digital-research.academy/event/130/
A big thank you to the @SoftwareSaved for supporting the Open Science Retreat Global 2026!
Their work in strengthening research software and reproducibility aligns perfectly with the spirit of the retreat.
The retreat begins soon and really grateful to have partners like SSI who support our work.
Heidi Seibold
SSI
Society of RSE