{"id":334,"date":"2019-05-31T15:51:15","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T15:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/?p=334"},"modified":"2019-05-31T15:51:15","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T15:51:15","slug":"physics-friday-bulletin-2019-05-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/2019\/05\/31\/physics-friday-bulletin-2019-05-31\/","title":{"rendered":"Physics Friday Bulletin 2019-05-31"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>University Open Days<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The dates are <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Saturday 29th June<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> Saturday 13th July<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> Saturday 7th September<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday 14th September<br \/>\n2019\u00a0 9:00 \u2013 16:00<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already done so please complete our doodle poll with your availability <a href=\"https:\/\/doodle.com\/poll\/ku9mp6r3sg8r6bnn\">https:\/\/doodle.com\/poll\/ku9mp6r3sg8r6bnn<\/a><br \/>\nWe will be in touch soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admissions Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Window cleaning<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Facilities have informed us that the Physics building windows (inside &amp; out) will be cleaned on or around the 17th June. If possible please can you clear window sills and keep windows shut during cleaning to prevent water ingress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Safety Induction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The next safety induction for new members of staff is Friday 7th June at 10:30 in A007. Please note the unusual day, time and location.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Next Physics Away Day &#8211; September 2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The next Physics Away Day will take place on Thursday 26th September 2019 in Green Lane Conference Centre.<\/p>\n<p>Attendance is mandatory for academic staff. All other staff are welcome to attend if they wish but please let me know if you are intending to go and let me have any dietary requirements by COP Friday 13th September.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grainne Wilkinson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Be generous: Volunteers Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Saturday 1st June\u00a0&#8211; Friday 7th June<\/strong><br \/>\nAs well as helping others, volunteering has proven\u00a0to improve volunteers&#8217; wellbeing too &#8211; It\u2019s\u00a0human nature to feel good after helping someone out. Volunteering can also help you gain valuable new skills and experiences, and boost your confidence.\u00a0Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/volunteersweek.org\/about-volunteers-week\/what-is-volunteers-week\/\">here<\/a>. You can also find out more about volunteering opportunities at the University <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/staff-volunteering\/volunteering-opportunities\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amanda Ross<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Be involved: Growing for Wellbeing Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Monday 3rd June &#8211; Sunday 9th June<\/strong><br \/>\nNational Growing for Wellbeing Week is a celebration of the benefits that growing your own produce can bring for your wellbeing, both physically and mentally. Gardening improves mental health, enables better physical health, provides an opportunity to connect with others, acquire new skills and enjoy the great outdoors. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeatno27.com\/national-growing-for-wellbeing-week\/\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\nYou can also find out more about gardening opportunities on campus with <a href=\"https:\/\/fst.cmail19.com\/t\/j-l-mqhhkd-tlkyduhie-k\/\">Green Lancaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amanda Ross<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Be giving: Have your say &#8211; Join one of the new University staff workgroups<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Volunteers are needed for five new workgroups set up by HR to investigate issues highlighted in the staff survey, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Excessive procedures<br \/>\n\u2022 Work-life balance<br \/>\n\u2022 Improving levels of understanding of accident reporting, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and flexible working policies<br \/>\n\u2022 Lecturer Grade 7 or 8\/Senior Lecturer or Reader Grade 9<br \/>\n\u2022 Celebrating success<\/p>\n<p>No matter what your role is at Lancaster, if you are willing to spend some time helping make things better for the University, HR want to hear from you.\u00a0Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/fst.cmail19.com\/t\/j-l-mqhhkd-tlkyduhie-o\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Amanda Ross<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Be informed: Wellbeing web pages live<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Remember there\u2019s lots more information about opportunities for staff to improve their wellbeing here <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/fstwellbeing\">www.lancaster.ac.uk\/sci-tech\/wellbeing<\/a>.<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you have any feedback or suggestions\u00a0please contact Amanda Ross via the\u00a0<a title=\"email fstwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk\" href=\"mailto:fstwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>FST Wellbeing Working Group<\/strong><\/a>, thank you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amanda Ross<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Safety Induction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The next safety induction will take place on Friday 7th June at 10:30 in A007.<\/p>\n<p>Please note change of date, time &amp; place. Please ensure all new staff attend a safety induction within the first month of employment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>IOP Institute of Physics &#8211; Lancashire and Cumbria Branch<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lancashire Lecture Programme 2018 \u2013 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 June 2019 &#8211; Lancaster &#8211; Infinite Differences: Lessons on Diversity from Women in Physics &#8211; Dr Frankie Doddato (Lancaster)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Start Times: 18:00 (refreshments) for 18:30<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venues:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preston: Lecture Theatre 2 or 3, Foster Building, University of Central Lancashire<\/li>\n<li>Lancaster: Cavendish Colloquium Room, Faraday Lecture Theatre Complex, Lancaster University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Chris Bowdery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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. 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