RSS Lancashire Local Group Hackathon - Lancaster University 2026

Join us for a day of coding and networking (in-person) at the RSS Lancashire Group/ YSS Hackathon at Lancaster University in November 2026! Welcome to the RSS Local Group at Lancaster University! A day filled with coding, collaboration, and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone interested in data science and statistics. Join us on campus for a hands-on experience and the chance to network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and learn from others in the field. See you there! Please order tickets in advance. Please note this is an in-person event only! 9:15 am - 9:50 am. Introduction and the RSS local group. Introduction to the dataset and the goals in an introduction session in Charles Carter A15. 9:50am - 10:00am. Moving to the working space in the Library LG26. 10:00 am - 10:30 am. Working on teams 10:30 am – 10:45 am. Coffee break 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Lunch (provided) 1 pm – 1:30 pm. Summary of progress 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm. Keep working on teams 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm. Coffee break 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. wrapping up work. 4pm - 5pm. Result, presentations and awards in introduction session in Charles Carter A15.