Alliance of World Scientists A group of scientists mainly in the US, headed by a Distinguished Professor of Ecology at Oregon State University, have formed an “Alliance of world scientists” in order to give scientists an opportunity to participate in a co-ordinated, interdisciplinary response to the climate emergency.  There’s a letter that you can…

  Climate emergency campaign at Lancaster University – how you can help As we approach Sept 20th, a day of global action on climate change, the LU Climate Emergency Working group wishes to propagate the following message. Climate emergency campaign at Lancaster University – how you can help 1.      Sign this petition (using your @lancaster.ac.uk…

  Elsevier Micro Grants Our partner Elsevier is launching a “micro grants” scheme to support research and science at Lancaster. They will fund up to £500 for any sort of event which involves more the 25 researchers (staff/students). Elsevier want to do a short presentation at the start of your event but otherwise you are…

  Intern safety inductions Please can all supervisors ensure their interns and other summer visitors attend a safety briefing. The next one is Monday 12th August 2pm in B24. Shonah Ion   Portable Appliance Testing Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) will be commencing in the Physics Building and IsoLab from Monday 9th September. This year all…

  Facilities Works Facilities has informed us that this week work will begin to replace the roof on the plant room at the bottom of Physics Avenue. There will be some noise and disruption especially to those whose work space overlook this area. A liquid coating will be applied towards the end of the works…

  Safety Induction Safety Induction There is an extra safety induction scheduled for new staff and summer interns etc. on Thursday 18th July at 10am in A27. Please ensure any new staff members or summer visitors attend. Shonah Ion   Performance Development Reviews for 18/19 A reminder that PDR season is upon us and that…

  Performance Development Reviews for 18/19 A reminder that PDR season is upon us and that meetings and paperwork needs to be completed by the end of September. I’d be grateful if reviewers could ensure that meetings are in place if they are not already. You will recall that we’re moving to an on-line PDR…

  Phillip Lewis has moved to B8 To anyone who need to find me, I’ve moved to B08 as of Monday also my days in Physics are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings but I am around on campus and contactable the rest of the time. Phillip Lewis   University Open Days A reminder that the…

  Admin staff change Andrew Goddard has now started as RCM to cover Helen McAlley’s maternity leave which starts shortly. Please be aware that information regarding Open Days, admissions, marketing etc. will now start to come from Andrew, please look out for his emails as the Open Day rota will be out very soon! Andrew…

  University Open Days A reminder that the University Open Days are almost upon us and it is essential we have your support on these busy and important days. The dates are Saturday 29th June Saturday 13th July Saturday 7th September Saturday 14th September 2019  9:00 – 16:00 If you haven’t already done so please…