Research Software Engineering Workshops These are the courses we are offering for this term, they are aimed at PhD students and Researchers/Academics. Research Software Training – Michaelmas term The latest Research Software Engineering groups training courses for the Michaelmas term are now available for booking. This term’s courses are:Introduction to the Linux Command LineVersion…

  Free supply of sanitary products “As a result of a request being made via the physics department suggestion box, we are trialling the free supply of sanitary products in 1 of our toilets near the Physics Atrium, A38. A notice has been put on the toilet door to denote which toilet contains the sanitary…

  Fire Door Interface Inspections Fire door interface inspections will take place in Physics  on 17th  August 2022 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. The alarm bells should be silenced during the…

  Filing Cabinet available There is a 4 drawer filling cabinet which is surplus to requirements in the atrium. If you can use it here in the Department then please take it away. Let me know if you need a hand with moving it. Shonah Ion     Electrical testing We have been informed by…

Bin usage Can I remind all users that the sanitary bins in the toilets are not for use with general rubbish. We are getting complaints from Facilities staff that these bins are getting full of empty drinks bottle, hand wipes, blue roll, general tissues etc. meaning they can not then be used for their intended…

  Phil Lewis (Research Development Officer) Our Research Development Officer, Phil Lewis, has a desk in Physics located in room B09a. He will be in Physics on Monday mornings and all day Thursdays going forward for anyone that needs to chat to him about their research grant proposals. Philip Simpson     Discipline Hopping for…

  Grainne Starts in Stores Grainne starts in Stores this week joining Steve Holden, there’s a new mailbox for stores: physics-stores@lancaster.ac.uk if you need to contact them. Rob Lewsey / Shonah Ion     Welcome to Georgina Edwards Georgina Edwards joins Physics on Monday (4th July) as full-time Administrative Assistant. Please use the physics@lancaster.ac.uk to…

Pre book cleaning around an event. We have had a request to remind those who organise events to request extra cleaning for it. The additional work can’t always be absorbed into the regular cleaning provision so by requesting this extra resource through the Facilities helpdesk (Planon system) you can have areas cleaned before and after…

  Compressed air off There will be disruption to the compressed air supply to the Physics building for a brief period on Tuesday 14th June to enable essential service. Shonah Ion     Vangelis Dear friends and colleagues I am compelled to write a few words for the great Greek music composer Vagelis Papathanasiou, or…

  CEDARS (Culture, Employment and Development in Academic Research Survey) Lancaster has launched the CEDARS 2022. It is important that all researchers and those who manage researchers, take this opportunity to help create a rewarding and supportive research culture at Lancaster. Feedback received in 2020 had direct input into the activities within the HR EiR action plan for 2021/2023, ensuring…