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Kyro Hartzenberg

Kyro Hartzenberg

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Posted on 3 February 2026

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CW26 Satellite Events Announced

CW26 logo, the giant's causeway

Belfast promises to be an exciting location for the Research Software community this April, as three events are taking place in the city, beginning with two satellite events ahead of the Software Sustainability Institute's flagship event: Collaborations Workshop 2026. 

Belfast is easy to get to, with Belfast and Dublin offering 179 direct European routes and 245 internationally. There are 21 direct UK flight routes to Belfast, as well as ample train and ferry options.

Visit Belfast has put together a selection of exclusive offers and discounts for delegates. Visit Belfast also offers a range of brochures and downloads to help you plan your trip to Belfast. This includes a city guide, food and drink guide, and maps of Belfast and Northern Ireland. In Belfast, you'll find fascinating walking, bus and taxi tours, cultural escapes, scientific exhibitions and literary inspirations. Not to mention the superb shopping, beautiful landmarks and top class entertainment. Find out more about things to do and see in the city.

 

OSPARK Bootcamp

Thursday 23 April & Friday 24 April

Co-organised by OLS and DRA, the OSPARK Bootcamp aims to support open science ambassadors to create visibility for their open science initiatives through outreach and marketing. It consists of a 6-week interactive online course and a two-day in-person workshop.  The first OSPARK Bootcamp course will start on 5th March 2026 and the onsite workshop will be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 23-24 April 2026. Participation is free and a few travel stipends are available (Note - this is the week before collaborations workshop!). For more information or to make your application before the 13th February 2026 deadline, see the event Indico page.

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Back to the Fortran Future III

​Monday 27 April

Back to the Fortran Future 3 (BTTFF3) is the third in a series of Fortran-based workshops as satellite events at larger conferences in the UK. This time, we are delighted to partner with the Software Sustainability Institute's (SSI) Collaboration Workshop (CW), which will be held in Belfast from 28-30th April. For more information and registration, please visit the event page.

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Collaborations Workshop 2026

Tuesday 28 April - Thursday 30 April

The SSI's annual Collaborations Workshop (CW) is an immersive, three-day unconference, which emphasises active collaborations, dynamic discussions, and hands-on problem-solving.

We are delighted to announce that Collaborations Workshop 2026 (CW26) will centre around one powerful theme and clear purpose: Strengthening the Research Software Community.

General Admission Tickets are available via Eventbrite until 31 March. 

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