Re occupation of Phase II Physics
We expect to be re-occupying phase II of the Physics building during the week commencing 11th July. The first day will be ISS working confirm networking is as it should be and establishing the wi fi system for the building. We plan to be moving people and equipment up from the Science & technology building during the rest this week. The following week (Graduation week) we will move people internally within the building.
Shonah Ion
Water Hygiene Testing in Science & Technology building
We have been informed by Facilities that water Hygiene Testing in Science & Technology building will take place week commencing Monday 3rd July from 9am daily.
Two Lancaster University engineers will require access to kitchens and shared bathrooms to test hot water temperatures. The engineers will not test every kitchen/bathroom just a sample from different locations within the building. This brief survey will take approximately five minutes, and is to ensure that the hot water is maintained at the correct temperature to prevent any instances of legionella. There will be no shutdown of service.
Shonah Ion
Fire Door Interface Inspections
We have been informed by Facilities that the fire door interface inspections will take place in Physics Building on Wednesday 5th July from 9am.
Every month the University is required to test the interface between the fire alarm system and door control systems in all buildings with access control and/or automatic doors.
This work is undertaken by Honeywell Control Systems Ltd and requires the physical inspection of all doors controlled by the access control system while the fire alarm is active and the doors are locked. This check is to ensure that all doors on escape routes will allow evacuation in the event that the fire alarm is activated. In most cases the alarm will be silenced during the inspection, but for some older systems, where it is not possible to silence the alarm, the checks have to be conducted while the alarm is sounding. Owing for the requirement for the doors to be locked during this test some buildings, where access is required during the week, will be tested at the weekend.
Shonah Ion
End of Academic Year drinks and PG prizes
We’ll be having drinks and nibbles to mark the end of the academic year this Friday 30th June at 1500hrs in the Physics Atrium. PG prizes will also be given out at the event.
See you there.
Grainne Wilkinson
14th & 15th July Open Days HELP Physics recruit
I have been working on plans for the Open Days and like always the admissions team needs your support. This year we have two Open Days back to back on Friday 14th July and Saturday 15th July 9:30 -3:30. This is the first year we can show off our new building and facilities so the plan is to be bigger and better than ever before!
Physics Welcome desk – ACADEMICS NEEDED!
This year we are located in the Learning Zone and will be chatting to potential applicants and guests and guide them in the direction of the physics building for demos, tours and the talk in Faraday.
Physics Building – DEMOS NEEDED!
I plan to fill the atrium with interesting demo’s or items for people to look at and more importantly engage in. Do you have anything that would be suitable (we need a risk assessment for it). If you can think of anything please talk to me, if it needs someone with it I hope to have enough ambassador to share the work load.
Tours – LAB ACCESS
These will be run by our ambassadors however if you happen to be working in a lab and would be willing to take over as the ambassador comes in this would be fantastic there is nothing as enthralling as listening to a passionate academic talk about their subject area! Or maybe you hadn’t planned to but don’t mind working in a lab to talk to guests occasionally?
I desperately need volunteers to help support these important days that ultimately fuel our applications. We need to show we going above and beyond so any help or ideas are very much welcome.
I will be working both days from 8:30 – 4:30 however I am only asking you for a couple of hours here or there – as much or as little as you can give. In previous years I have been able to get you a lunch voucher and I hope this will happen again. Also I do give Jim details of who works for the work load allocation so it is recognised.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask and if you are happy to help please email me with dates and times available.
Helen McAlley
Physics Away Day – Thursday 5th October 2017
The next Physics Away Day will take place on Thursday 5th October at Green Lane Conference Centre, (Lancaster House Hotel). An agenda is not yet available.
Attendance is mandatory for academic staff and all other staff are welcome to attend if they wish. Please confirm your attendance to me with any dietary requirements by Weds 27 September at the latest.
Grainne Wilkinson
Performance Development Reviews for 2016/2017
The 2016/17 Performance Development Review (PDR) cycle is drawing to a close. All Lancaster University staff employed for more than 12 months continuously, including those on fixed-term contracts, are expected to take part in the PDR process. Staff who are on probation do not need to have a PDR but new starters in support areas should have objectives set using an ‘Initial PDR form (for new starters)’.
For full information on PDR policy, guidance and PDR forms please visit http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/hr/pdr/ The PDR forms were updated quite recently so please ensure you use the current version from the webpage. The period of review will generally be from the beginning of August 2016 to the end of July 2017.
When forms are complete and signed by both reviewer and reviewee please could they be passed to me.
Grainne Wilkinson
July Safety Induction
July’s safety induction session will be held on Thursday 6th July at 2:30pm in B24 Physics. If you are a new member of the Department, just want a refresher or to ask a question come along.
Shonah Ion