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Facilities have to test 25% of the electrical power supply circuits to maintain compliance with safety regulations and this testing is taking place over the next week.
\nWe will check all areas before the test is done to ensure nothing is obviously running. The test is of short duration, approximately 15 minutes for each circuit but the circuit has to powered down<\/p>\n
If you have equipment that cannot<\/strong> be powered down please let me know it\u2019s location (room number) as soon as you can.<\/p>\n Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Emergency Lighting\u00a0Testing\u00a0in\u00a0The Physics Building\u00a0will take place week commencing\u00a010th of January 2022\u00a0\u00a0from 9am daily. Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We are delighted to announce the opening of the Health Research \u00a0\u201cDolphin Pod\u201d to all health related researchers across the University.<\/p>\n The Dolphin Pod is safe space to get support with any health related research ideas or grant applications. We have been running this for a while in DHR but we are opening it up across the Uni due to popular demand and to encourage more inter-disciplinary working. \u00a0The Dolphin Pod is a monthly event (first Wednesday of the month 1-2pm<\/strong>).<\/p>\n Each month, we would like to see 3 \u201cDolphins\u201d sign up to offer feedback and suggestions on the research ideas presented by 3 \u201cfish\u201d swimming towards research success. All research active staff are welcome to sign up as a fish to get support \u2013 but are also encouraged to have a go at signing up as a Dolphin to offer their support to others. I am signed up as a Dolphin for all sessions so would be delighted for you to join me.<\/p>\n Each fish is allocated 20 mins to swim with the Dolphins and can use the time as they wish. Fish may have a very early broad idea you want to help shape, or find potential collaborators, or identify appropriate funding, or address feedback on a rejected application. You can visit the pod as many times as you like, and even book a double slot (40 mins) if you need it. The only rule is that the Dolphins will not be asked to do any reading in advance or have any homework tasks. The Dolphins commit for the whole hour, and talk to 3 fish, \u00a0but nothing more.<\/p>\n For more info and to sign up please go to<\/p>\n https:\/\/livelancsac-my.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/g\/personal\/lobban_lancaster_ac_uk\/EXC5eOx-zQVHsri2MAsb31QBA9OcWB2wb-j8xyOm2cBmkg?e=C4Y8r0<\/a><\/p>\n (It has been pointed out that Dolphin eat fish, but this was meant to be a friendly version of a Dragon\u2019s Den and I promise it is very supportive!)<\/p>\n If you have any queries please do not hesitate get in touch with me.<\/p>\n Philip Simpson \/ Fiona Lobban <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The process of applying for\u00a0research ethics approval\u00a0for staff and PhD researchers\u00a0is changing.\u00a0 The\u00a0new online\u00a0ethics application system\u00a0\u2018REAMS<\/a>\u2019 (Research Ethics Application Management System)\u00a0which was launched\u00a0initially for FASS and LUMS\u00a0on 23rd\u00a0August 2021\u00a0<\/strong>will launch for all Faculties from\u00a0\u00a01 November 2021.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>REAMS aims\u00a0<\/strong>to\u00a0streamline the\u00a0ethical approval\u00a0process\u00a0for applicants.<\/p>\n The\u00a0REAMS\u00a0platform\u00a0introduces a new process\u00a0of\u00a0ethical\u00a0self-review\u00a0where applicants complete a series of questions to identify the risk level of their proposed\u00a0research\u00a0project.\u00a0The interactive programme leads applicants from one question to the next, so that only tailored questions which follow previous answers will appear.\u00a0The system\u00a0can determine if your\u00a0project is low-risk\u00a0and\u00a0thus\u00a0able\u00a0to receive ethical\u00a0approval without a review by\u00a0your\u00a0Faculty\u00a0Research\u00a0Ethics\u00a0Committee (FREC).\u00a0 Answers that\u00a0indicate a\u00a0more complex\u00a0project will be guided through the full form\u00a0and to FREC review.<\/p>\n Further information regarding the REAMS system\u00a0can be found\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0together with\u00a0user guidance, video tutorials<\/a>\u00a0and access to the REAMS system.<\/p>\nEmergency light testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nEvery month there is a quick test to ensure all Emergency Lighting fittings are operational.\u00a0 This involves a quick visual test.\u00a0 In residences, this applies to corridors and kitchens.\u00a0 There are longer, more involved tests at 6 month and 12 month intervals.<\/p>\nThe Dolphin Pod for health research is opening across the University<\/strong><\/h2>\n
New Research Ethics Application Management System (REAMS)\u00a0Launch<\/strong><\/h2>\n