Repository Fringe 2013
Event Information
Description
Repository Fringe returns to its roots, right next door to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year!
The University of Edinburgh with support from the Digital Curation Centre, EDINA, and Edinburgh University Library are delighted to announce that, after its temporary incorporation into Open Repositories 2012, the Repository Fringe will return as a stand-alone event this year. It will be held in the Informatics Forum from Wednesday 31 July to Friday 2 August 2013. Further sponsors and supporters to be announced soon.
Latest News: The full programme is now live, including a third workshop option!
Repository Fringe aims to showcase a range of innovative repository and related developments to coincide with the 'preview week' that precedes the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Designed for an audience of developers and coders, repository managers and practitioners, the programme retains an 'unconference' feel to it, and seeks to canvas contribution from a wide range of repository actors for:
- Live demonstrations of innovative work;
- "Lightning" presentations on any subject relating to current, or future repository endeavours;
- Facilitated Round Table discussions;
- Tutorials and presentations on related topics;
- Workshops and developer day activities including a 'Code Challenge';
- Last but not least, after a notable presentation at the 2011 event we are also happy to accept presentations with live musical accompaniment!
Keynote speakers will open and close Repository Fringe 2013.
The dates of the event coincide with the start of the Edinburgh Festival season, which includes the Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival , Edinburgh International Book Festival, as well as the usual impromptu street theatre, musicians and sideshows.
How to Register and Take Part
Please register as a participant (via the big button above!) both to secure your place at Repository Fringe 2013 and to register your interest in participating/presenting etc.
Format
We will add more information on the confirmed speakers and talk titles here in due course:
Wednesday 31st July 2013Workshops (click on the workshop name to view further information and register):
- Open Journal Systems (OJS) Forum, University of Edinburgh Main Library, 9.30am to 4pm.
- Getting to the Repository of the Future, University of Edinburgh Informatics Forum, 2pm to 5pm.
- Consuming Linked Open Data, University of Edinburgh Informatics Forum, 2pm to 5pm
Day 1
Please note that this is the outline programme. Full details of all sessions can be found on the Repository Fringe website.
09.00 - 09.30 Registration
09.30 - 09.45 Welcome
09:45 - 10.45 Opening keynote: Jaqui Taylor of Flying Binary
10.45 - 11.30 Coffee & Networking
11.30 - 12.30 Short Presentations | Developer Challenge begins
12.30 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 15.00 Round Tables
15.00 - 15.30 Coffee
15.30 - 17.00 Repository Song & Pecha Kuchas
17.00 - 18.00 Sympletic Drinks Reception
Day 2
Please note that this is the outline programme. Full details of all sessions can be found on the Repository Fringe website.
09.00 - 09.15 Registration
09.15 - 10.15 Short Presentations
10.15 - 10.30 Coffee
10.30 - 12.00 Round Tables | Developer Challenge Judging
12.00 - 12.45 Lunch
12.45 - 14.15 Pecha Kuchas
14.15 - 14.30 Coffee
14.30 - 15.30 Developer Challlenge Show & Tell, chaired by Paul Walk
15.30 - 16.30 Closing keynote: Mark Hahnel, FigShare, supported by the Software Sustainability Institute.
Accommodation
University accommodation is available on a first-come, first-served basis, details are available at http://www.book.accom.ed.ac.uk/. Please note, accommodation is in high demand at that time of year so early booking is advisable.
Photography
Please be aware that both the organisers and participants will be taking photographs throughout Repository Fringe. We will also be videoing most talks. If you do not wish to be photographed or videoed please make this clear to the organisers when you arrive at the event, or let those with cameras know.
Stay in Touch
Website: http://repositoryfringe.org/
Follow us on Twitter: @repofringe. The hashtag for the event is #rfringe13.
In you have any questions about the event or this booking form please contact: repofringe@gmail.com.
Thank You
The Repository Fringe Organisers gratefully acknowledge the sponsorship and support that has helped to make this event possible, including our event sponsors:
Repository Fringe is organised and supported by: