Pams Running
I’m running the London half-marathon on the 24th March to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Would you mind adding a link into the next Physics newsletter for me? Sorry, I know I’m not technically Physics anymore but I’m still classing myself as an honorary member! J
Pam Forster
Your Wellbeing
Be informed: Coaching available
All staff can access 1:1 coaching to support a variety of needs from a group of staff who have recently completed a coaching qualification. Find out more and register for a drop in session here.
Be active: University Mental Health Day – Wellfest
Thursday 7th March 12-3pm, Chaplaincy Centre
This year’s University Mental Health Day is all about the power of using your voice. ‘Wellfest’, an open mic event hosted in liaison with Student Based Services, provides staff at Lancaster University the opportunity to take a break from their desks and listen to live music and poetry. Please email to find out more.
Be active: Open Mic Night! First Tuesday Tunes
Tuesday March 5th 8-10.30pm @ Pizzetta Republic & every first Tuesday of the month
Want to perform? Just show up on the night! Bring your instruments or sing with the host band!
Grab a pizza and check out the performances! All welcome.
Be connected: Celebrating women at Lancaster University
10.30-2pm, Friday 8th March, International Women’s Day
The Lancaster University Women’s Network wants to celebrate the incredible women who work at the University by showcasing their successes in both their work and personal lives.
The event includes networking, showcase exhibition and offers opportunities to find out useful tips and resources for looking after your own wellbeing and opportunities for engaging with mentoring. Register now
To get involved in the exhibition, please complete the short survey here. This will be used to create a poster which includes your photo, information on your achievement(s), and advice for others who may be interested in following in your footsteps.
Amanda Ross
EPP Seminar
Physics C36
Friday 8 March 2019
1:45pm to 2:45pm
Observation of a Significant Excess of Electron-Like Events in the MiniBooNE Short-Baseline Neutrino Experiment
Speaker: Dr Teppei Katori
Daniel Muenstermann
Morecambe Bay Food Bank
Calling all staff and students! We are collecting non-perishable food donations for Morecambe Bay Foodbank in Week 19! Last term we managed to collect 800 items for vulnerable members of our community and we want to beat our record this term!
We will be calling at
– Londsdale and Cartmel on March 11th
– Fylde and Furness on March 12th
– Grizedale and Pendle on March 13th
– County and Bowland on March 14th
– Departments on March 15th
If you would like to find out more you can visit our facebook page, and if you would like to volunteer with us check out our lusu volunteering opportunity.
Are you a member of staff? Do you live off campus? You can still donate to us within porter’s lodges and department spaces such as Sociology, Lingusitics, FASS, BLS, LEC and more to come! ”””’
Thank you again for your help! Feel free to email me with any more questions.
Best wishes,
Olivia Dunphy
Physics Away Day
The next Physics Away Day will take place on Friday 26th April 2019 in Green Lane Conference Centre. An agenda will be circulated once finalised but will include the Curriculum Review.
Attendance is mandatory for academic staff and all other staff are welcome to attend if they wish. Please confirm your attendance and let me have any dietary requirements by COP Friday 29th March.
Grainne Wilkinson
Brexit Travel Advice
Brexit – travel on and around 29th March 2019 and other considerations:
Grainne Wilkinson
IOP Institute of Physics – Lancashire and Cumbria Branch
Lancashire Lecture Programme 2018 – 2019
- 13 Mar 2019 – Preston – What we can learn from Gaia about the origin and structure of galaxies – Prof James Binney (Oxford)
- 10 April 2019 – Lancaster – Galaxy formation and evolution: nature vs nurture – Dr David Sobral (Lancaster)
- 15 May 2019 – Preston – Asteroseismology: A New Keplerian Revolution Prof Don Kurtz (UCLan)
- 12 June 2019 – Lancaster – Infinite Differences: Lessons on Diversity from Women in Physics – Dr Frankie Doddato (Lancaster)
Start Times: 18:00 (refreshments) for 18:30
Venues:
- Preston: Lecture Theatre 2 or 3, Foster Building, University of Central Lancashire
- Lancaster: Cavendish Colloquium Room, Faraday Lecture Theatre Complex, Lancaster University
Chris Bowdery