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RCM Staff Change <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Department’s Recruitment, Conversion and Marketing Coordinator, Helen McAlley, has now left to start her maternity leave. Gemma Miller has returned to the department to cover Helen’s role.<\/p>\n

Gemma Miller<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Message from Alan Stokes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As some of you may already know, after 12 and a half years I will be retiring from the Physics Department. It has been a real pleasure working for the Physics Department with a special mention to all the Staff in the ULT group. I have been very fortunate to work with some incredible people both Academic and Technical. I feel really proud of my achievements, and would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your patience, understanding and above all else friendship I could not have done my job properly without you.<\/p>\n

My last day will be Thursday (04\/02\/2021) I wish everyone and the department all the best for the future.
\n My University E-Mail  account will remain active for a while, after which please feel free to contact me on my personal E-Mail address alan.m.stokes@talktalk.net<\/a> if you need anything or just to keep in touch. <\/p>\n

Alan Stokes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Near Miss Reporting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All accidents and near misses ( that is an incident which could have resulted in an injury but didn’t on this occasion) have to be reported via the University Safety pages. This is the Link<\/a>.
\n No one gets in trouble for reporting these and the data is used to improve safety provision. If you aren’t sure about reporting something please get in contact.\n<\/p>\n

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

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Testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The University lateral flow testing was initially restricted to two initial tests when people returned to study or essential work on campus in the New Year. After consultation with the government, this has now been extended to include two tests per week for the same people who *most* come on campus, up to 15 February (but after announcements yesterday, that may be extend later). The idea is that then hands over to the general mass testing that is to be rolled out. While it cannot be mandated, it is strongly encouraged people take these tests if they are coming onto the campus for work or study.<\/p>\n

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

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Sabbaticals<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/u> The University is planning to restart some sabbaticals in 21\/22, but these will be several restricted by the needs of the University and Departments. The precise details are still emerging, but sabbaticals shorter than 1 year are being encouraged. We are now asked to look 3 years ahead with sabbatical plans to aid planning, with the first year definite requests. We must submit the requests by March. Please can people mail both myself and Lynne if they wish to make a sabbatical in the next 3 years, and in which year they would wish to take it. This call for input includes people who have made a request in previous years that has not been met and is still needed.
\nIt is clear given the constraints on posts and the heavy load everyone faces right now that many who ask will be disappointed for now, but knowing the requests will help us plan to make them happen in as as timely a way as possible. <\/p>\n

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

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Compassionate Leave<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nTo support colleagues through the pandemic, compassionate leave has been extended from 3 days to 3 weeks. Please discuss any requests with your line manager, who can discuss it with me if needed, and applications should be made in line with existing processes here<\/a> and the caring responsibilities framework<\/a>. We need to record such applications and leave taken recorded locally.<\/p>\n

Please note this leave is not excusive to supporting childcare, which seems to be a common misconception, and can be used to support broader caring and family related circumstances, as deemed appropriate.<\/p>\n

Roger Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Revise Risk Assessments<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Revise your risk assessments and Safe Schemes of work for any activity that is or will be undertaken in the Department during this current lockdown. Remember to record this revision on the documents even if there is no change in the control measures.<\/p>\n

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

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Particle and Physics Grants – application deadline: April 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I am contacting you in regards to our Physics Foundation, aiming to locate potential candidates for research grants in physics (Nuclear and Particle). Our association aims to promote research on open problems in Nuclear and Particle Physics, and we are looking for relevant candidates for research in the fields listed<\/a> on our website<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Kind regards, <\/strong> Hagar Kedem, OPRA Association <\/p>\n

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

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FameLab UK Registrations Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Do you have students or colleagues who would benefit from free training in public engagement<\/strong>? FameLab<\/a> is an ideal way to boost confidence<\/strong>, build networks<\/strong> and share research with new audiences<\/strong>. FameLab UK is open to anyone over 21 currently working in STEM, and the winners will participate in the FameLab UK final at Cheltenham Science Festival 2021. <\/p>\n

Please share this fantastic opportunity with your contacts who are interested in: <\/p>\n