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SUMMARY:SICSA Writing Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 SICSA Writing Retreat will bring together researchers from across Scotland for a two-day intensive writing event. The programme will consist of networking and skill sharing activities\, in addition to individual and group writing blocks. \nPostdoctoral researchers from any SICSA institution are invited to apply to attend the writing retreat by completing the online form by 1 February 2026. \nSpaces are very limited and the SICSA Directorate will be judging applications based on clear and achievable writing plans\, quality outputs and benefits to both individual researchers and wider groups. Proposals that involve and benefit multiple SICSA institutions are particularly encouraged. \nApply \nDate \nStart: 15:00 Monday 27 April 2026 \nFinish: 14:00 Wednesday 29 April 2026 \nLocation \nScottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment (SCENE)
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/sicsa-writing-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment (SCENE)\, G63 0JS
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SUMMARY:CSA Africa Showcase 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an inspiring session showcasing how CSA Africa is empowering the next generation of African tech talent. \n10:30am on Friday\, 12 December 2025 at University of Glasgow’s School of Computing Science. \nRegister \nCSA Africa is a transformative international outreach initiative under the School of Computing Science. Founded by Dr. Sofiat Olaosebikan\, the initiative is driven by her personal journey of overcoming limited access to computing education in Nigeria to become an academic in the field. Her story fuels our commitment to bridging the tech education gap across Africa\, ensuring that young Africans have the opportunity to build successful careers in technology. \nSince 2018\, CSA Africa has raised over £150\,000 in funding\, delivered 5 Python programming workshops across the continent (Nigeria\, Rwanda\, Kenya\, and online) and empowering 700+ young Africans with technical skills and opening doors to careers in technology. \nThis showcase event brings together the CSA Africa community to celebrate our impact\, share powerful stories\, and explore how you can be part of our next chapter. \nThis will be a hybrid event\, with options for attendance both online and in-person. If you are interested in attending\, please sign-up at the Eventbrite link here.
URL:https://sicsa.ac.uk/event/csa-africa-showcase-2025/
LOCATION:University of Glasgow\, School of Computing Science\, Room 423\, Sir Alwyn Williams Building\, Lilybank Gardens\, Glasgow\, G12 8RZ
CATEGORIES:Event,Networking,Opportunity,Showcase,Showcase
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