{"id":160,"date":"2017-09-08T09:11:47","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T09:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/?p=160"},"modified":"2017-09-08T09:11:47","modified_gmt":"2017-09-08T09:11:47","slug":"physics-friday-bulletin-2017-09-08","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/2017\/09\/08\/physics-friday-bulletin-2017-09-08\/","title":{"rendered":"Physics Friday Bulletin 2017-09-08"},"content":{"rendered":"

Register today for MATLAB EXPO 2017<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Join engineers, scientists, and academics at MATLAB EXPO 2017, which will be held on Wednesday, 4 October at the Silverstone Circuit.<\/p>\n

Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

This one-day event features talks and master classes from MathWorks experts, industry presentations, a live demo zone, and facilitated networking.<\/p>\n

5 Reasons to Attend MATLAB EXPO:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Industry sessions presented by HSBC, Dyson, Airbus, and Jaguar Land Rover<\/p>\n

2. A first look at new features and functionality in Release 2017b of MATLAB and Simulink<\/p>\n

3. Four conference tracks, including dedicated introductory sessions and master classes<\/p>\n

4. A live demo zone with interactive exhibits from MathWorks and partner organisations<\/p>\n

5. Facilitated networking opportunities that make it even easier to meet with peers from across industry and academia, as well as with MathWorks engineers<\/p>\n

\u00bb View the agenda <\/a><\/p>\n

We look forward to welcoming you at MATLAB EXPO 2017.<\/p>\n

Rob Lewsey<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Maths equation and LaTeX improvements in Word 2016<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This might be useful to all Latex and Microsoft Word users.<\/p>\n

Also online at \u00a0Office-Watch.com<\/a>
\nThe Office 365 version of Word 2016 for Windows has some nice improvements to LatTex support.
\nLaTeX is the maths boffins preferred way of writing formula in computer code for conversion into the symbols that confuse us mere humans.
\nIn Word 2016 (Windows, Office 365 users only), you can see some extras on the Equation Editor ribbon, especially the LaTeX<\/p>\n

\"https:\/\/office-watch.com\/fredagg\/uploads\/maths-equation-and-latex-improvements-in-word-2016-14808.png\"<\/p>\n

Use the Alt + = shortcut to add a new equation.
\nType or paste in LaTeX like this:<\/p>\n

\"https:\/\/office-watch.com\/fredagg\/uploads\/maths-equation-and-latex-improvements-in-word-2016-14810.png\"<\/p>\n

And Word will change it into a Professional format:<\/p>\n

\"https:\/\/office-watch.com\/fredagg\/uploads\/maths-equation-and-latex-improvements-in-word-2016-14812.png\"<\/p>\n

You can switch between Linear and Professional formats from the Convert button.<\/p>\n

\"https:\/\/office-watch.com\/fredagg\/uploads\/maths-equation-and-latex-improvements-in-word-2016-14814.png\"<\/p>\n

Switch either the current equation or all equations in the document.<\/p>\n

More Info<\/h3>\n

Murray Sargent from Microsoft has a useful and \u00a0wonderfully honest posting<\/a> about this new feature, it’s history and limitations. \u00a0If only more of Microsoft’s documentation would treat their customers like adults. Among Mr Sargent’s comments:
\n\u201cWe didn’t advertise this highly requested feature since it needed more work.\u201d<\/em>
\n\u201cMore enhancements are likely to be offered in the future. For example, it would be nice to have a Unicode LaTeX build-down option since it’s much easier to read than pure ASCII LaTeX. Also, it’d be nice to offer a formula autobuildup option in Word\u201d<\/em>
\nAnd finally
\n\u201cthe current facility is a big step forward for folks who know LaTeX well.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Dave Bleasdale<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Quantum Devices conferences in September<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You are invited to attend two one-day meetings that are taking place in Lancaster on September 11th and 12th. The meetings cover experimental and theoretical approaches to quantum information processing in silicon and recent work on superconducting quantum devices.<\/p>\n

Registration for both meetings is open until the start of September. Please register at the conference websites below:<\/p>\n

Silicon Quantum Information Processing 2017. http:\/\/siqip2017.iopconfs.org\/home<\/a><\/p>\n

Superconducting Quantum Devices. www.iopconferences.org\/iop\/1104\/home<\/a><\/p>\n

Jonathan Prance<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Location of current safety forms.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A recommendation from the recent safety audit of the Department was to ensure everybody knows where the current blank safety forms are located. They are found on the University safety web pages at http:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/depts\/safety\/index.html<\/a> . These can be found by looking under safety in any of the University A-Z indexes. All safety form templates can be found here, usually at the end of the individual guidance i.e. \u00a0risk assessment, COSHH etc. The link on the Physics web site will be updated to reflect this.<\/p>\n

Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Safety Inductions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is no safety induction in September due to holidays.. The next will be part of the PG orientation day on 6th October, with normal service of inductions on the first working Thursday of the month, being resumed in November at 2:30pm on Thursday 2nd in A27 Physics.<\/p>\n

Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Making Professor 2017 – Lancaster’s flagship staff development event \u2013 Monday 11th September<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lancaster University is delighted to announce an expanded conference format for Making Professor 2017, aimed at giving staff the very best chance of getting to the top in their careers.
\nThe theme for the 2017 event is:\u00a0\u201cHow to identify your pathway to chair\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

This event is primarily designed for those with an interest in academic promotion to professor as a personal short-term or longer-term aim.\u00a0 It is also open to those who provide support (either as HoD\/manager or professional services) for academic colleagues.
\nThis year\u2019s internal and external keynote speakers and other contributors will provide first-hand insights into the role of a chair, top-tips for planning your career development, and ways of facing up to the challenges as you make your way to the top.\u00a0 There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions through the day.
\nThere will also be practical workshops focused on research, teaching and balanced pathways to promotion, with key questions for you to explore, and with expert input from a variety of perspectives.
\nSee more\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>.
\nTo register your interest, please email:\u00a0oed@lancaster.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Isobel Hook<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

22nd September Open Day HELP Physics recruit<\/h2>\n

I have been working on plans for the Open Days and like always the admissions team needs your support. Following the success of the July Open Days we would like to replicate this on Friday 22nd September 9-3:30<\/strong>. This is the first year we can show off our new building and facilities and having the atrium full of demos and staff at the stand worked a treat, we had lots of positive feedback regarding how many academics we had and how lovely and helpful they all were.<\/p>\n

Physics Welcome desk \u2013 <\/strong>STAFF NEEDED!<\/strong>
\nThis 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 \u2013 it could be tricky with the spine works!<\/p>\n

Physics Building \u2013 <\/strong>DEMOS NEEDED!<\/strong>
\nI plan to fill the atrium with interesting demo\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Tours \u2013 <\/strong>LAB ACCESS!<\/strong>
\nThese 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\u2019t planned to but don\u2019t mind working in a lab to talk to guests occasionally?<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

I will be working both days from 8:30 \u2013 4:30 however I am only asking you for a couple of hours here or there \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Helen McAlley<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Physics Away Day – Thursday 5th October 2017<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.
\nAttendance 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.<\/p>\n

Grainne Wilkinson<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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