CW23 - Social Programme

Day 1: Tuesday, 2 May 2023

Coffee Chat (hybrid)

When: 9:15 - 9:45 BST (check your time zone here)

Where: Foster room in the Hyatt, and the "Coffee Chat" breakout room off the plenary Zoom room

Breakout spaces will be made available in the CW23 venue and off of the main event Zoom room before the official start of day for participants to mingle, break the ice, connect and chat over their morning brew.

Fossils gallery with T-rex skeleton

Fossils and dinosaurs gallery in Manchester Museum

Drinks Reception (in-person)

When: 18:30 - 19:30 BST

Where: Fossils and dinosaurs gallery, ground floor, Manchester Museum (view the museum map and floor plan here)

The drinks reception is included in the Collaborations Workshop 2023 in-person ticket as part of the workshop dinner. RSVP is required, and you will have needed to register for the workshop dinner during registration.

Enjoy a selection of alcohol-free drinks and canapés while exploring the Fossils and dinosaurs gallery in the museum and networking with other CW23 participants. 

You can read an overview of the museum galleries here.

 

Living Worlds gallery with sperm whale skeleton

Living Worlds gallery in Manchester Museum

Workshop Dinner (in-person)

When: 19:30 - 10:30 BST

Where: Living Worlds gallery, first floor, Manchester Museum (view the museum map and floor plan here)

The workshop dinner is included in the Collaborations Workshop 2023 in-person ticket. RSVP is required and was done during registration. 

Please note that the Living Worlds Gallery is the Victorian section of the building with a variety of stuffed animals on display in the cases - please contact CW23 Chair Rachael Ainsworth as soon as possible if this is an issue for you (for example, if you have a phobia of specific animals).

You can read an overview of the museum galleries here.

 

Day 2: Wednesday, 3 May 2023

Coffee Chat (hybrid)

When: 9:15 - 9:45 BST (check your time zone here)

Where: Foster room in the Hyatt, and the "Coffee Chat" breakout room off the plenary Zoom room

Breakout spaces will be made available in the CW23 venue and off of the main event Zoom room before the official start of day for participants to mingle, break the ice, connect and chat over their morning brew.

Mindfulness Meditation session (hybrid)

When: 17:00 - 17:20 BST (check your time zone here)

Where: Robinson room in the Hyatt, and the "Mindfulness" breakout room off the plenary Zoom room

Facilitator: Anita Banerji (Software Sustainability Institute)

This session is an opportunity for us to take a mindful pause from our CW23 activities. By becoming aware of the body and breath we can absorb our CW experiences and step towards whatever comes next for each of us. This session is being lead by Anita, an SSI social methods researcher and accredited mindfulness teacher.