Support in difficult times While the conflicts between nations are between governments, individuals are affected (and may have strong feelings). May I take this opportunity to remind people that individuals in the Department may be deeply troubled by events, not least because of their concerns for friends and family. Please take this into account…
Retired Professor Keith Wigmore Memorial service I am trying to contact as many people as possible who remember Keith Wigmore. He died in his 80s at the start of the pandemic and his daughter , Sarah Tibble has arranged a memorial service for him 1pm Tuesday 22nd February at St Paul’s church Brookhouse LA2…
Replacing the path next to the Underpass Facilities have informed us that work will begin on Wednesday 16th February replacing the path alongside the building by the underpass. This will entail some noise whilst the deteriorating concrete base is broken up and removed. Please let me know as soon as possible if this is…
Water Hygiene Testing Facilities have informed us they will be undertaking temperature checks in the Physics Department on the 10th February 2022, starting at 9am. Two AEC 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…
The Inclusion in Physics group presents “Should I do a PhD?” In this event, Pascale Desmet (Lancaster University) and Pablo Bilbao (Instituto Superior Técnico, Lancaster University alumnus) will share their fascinating PhD journey. Monday, January 31st, 13-14 Room C36 The event is open to all the Lancaster University Physics Community: undergrads, postgrads, researchers and staff Refreshment provided…
Building power circuits testing Facilities have to test 25% of the electrical power supply circuits to maintain compliance with safety regulations and this testing is taking place over the next week. We will check all areas before the test is done to ensure nothing is obviously running. The test is of short duration, approximately…
Power down over Christmas break & building circuit testing in New Year Power down over Christmas break & building circuit testing in New Year If you can turn off equipment over the Christmas break please do so. Facilities have to test 30% of the electrical power supply ciruits to maintain compliance with safety regulations…
Retirement gathering for Martin Ward & Alan Stokes Martin & Alan retired during the lockdown in the Department so we are having a belated gathering to celebrate their time in the department, on Thursday 9th Dec at 12 in C36. Light refreshments will be provided. Please come along and wish them well. Shonah Ion…
Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) declaration It’s that time of year when we need to gather the records for the declarations under the Chemical Weapons Act to comply with the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). We are legally required to submit a declaration for CWC if we produce, process, consume (i.e. use), import or export any…
Roof repairs above C66 & C67 The roof at the eastern end of the building is due for some repairs within the next couple of weeks. These will be weather dependent and make cause the shutting of the C66 & C67 toilets with short notice. Please be alert for local signage. Shonah Ion …