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In this event, Pascale Desmet (Lancaster University) and Pablo Bilbao (Instituto Superior Te\u0301cnico, Lancaster University alumnus) will share their fascinating PhD journey.
\nMonday, January 31st, 13-14\u00a0Room C36<\/p>\n
The event is open to all the Lancaster University Physics Community: undergrads, postgrads, researchers and staff<\/p>\n
Refreshment provided Elisabetta Boella<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I\u2019ve had reports from the Facilities cleaning staff that although they appreciate people cleaning the white boards in the breakout spaces, using the anti viral cleaners supplied in these rooms leaves a chemical film which makes further cleaning very difficult.<\/p>\n If a white board is ready for a deep clean, please log the issue on the Facilities helpdesk and it will be dealt with using more suitable cleaners.<\/p>\n Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I\u2019m contacting you to see if you\u2019d be interested in the opportunity of 1-to-1 coaching, or if there are any members of your teams who may be interested? I\u2019m one of several LU staff who are currently doing a Level 5 professional coaching apprenticeship, supported by BPP University. As part of the programme trainees are required to develop their coaching practice through working with a number of individuals.<\/p>\n 1-to-1 coaching information<\/strong> The emphasis in coaching lies on personal growth, development, well-being and performance and it helps to raise self-awareness and liberate potential. This LU coaching webpage<\/a> has some useful information, including examples of the kinds of areas that coaching can support. Please take a look but note these are just examples. We are all happy to answer questions and\/or have a confidential, informal chat with anyone who is interested.<\/p>\n Simon Vaukins \/ Philip Simpson<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In order to meet International Shipping requirements for your exports, it is now a legal requirement that all non-personal correspondence items travelling internationally are accompanied by complete and accurate electronic customs data so they can be delivered successfully.<\/p>\n Electronic customs data is now mandatory when you send items\/goods abroad (excluding personal correspondence). You are required to provide customs data\u00a0 electronically in addition to the physical customs declaration (CN22 or CN23). Failure to comply is likely to result in delays, having items returned or even destroyed.<\/p>\n Celine Neimark \/ Grainne Wilkinson<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As the University has a public responsibility to report its staff and student COVID-19 cases to external agencies including Public Health England, it remains important that all staff report COVID-19 test results, in particular positive results, to their Line Manager. Line managers should then record these on People XD as soon as possible upon receipt of either a negative or positive, lateral flow or PCR test result. Please continue to familiarise yourself of the process and remind colleagues of their responsibility to report such cases. The Covid Staff information pages<\/a> will be updated to reflect the above.<\/p>\n Melanie Milne \/ Philip Simpson<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n PHS – Physics C036 and MS Teams Condensed Matter seminar<\/p>\n Speaker: Dr Chiara Ciccarelli (University of Cambridge)<\/p>\n SEMINAR<\/p>\n Michael Thompson<\/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 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>\n
\nRegistration at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/should-i-do-a-phd-tickets-252291359247<\/a><\/p>\nCleaning Whiteboards<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Opportunities for 1-to-1 coaching<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nThe aim of coaching is to support individuals to explore and gain clarity on a specific issue or goal and to identify actions that would enable them to make progress towards achieving their goal or resolving the issue. The idea is not to advise coachees on what to do, but to support them to reach a positive outcome through exploring options and identifying actions.<\/p>\n
\nThe coaching sessions are normally up to 5 or 6 one-hour sessions over a number of weeks and the coachee determines the goal to be achieved, while the coach is in charge of the process.\u00a0Given the many recent challenges we\u2019ve all experienced and potential future uncertainties, in particular with new ways of working as a result of the global pandemic, this may be a good time to think about additional support through coaching.
\nCoaches who currently have availability include:<\/strong>
\nLucy Lloyd<\/a> (Marketing Manager)
\nJemma Evans<\/a> (FASS Faculty Manager)
\nYvonne Fox<\/a> (Associate Director of Research Services)
\nSimon Vaukins<\/a> (FST Graduate School Manager)<\/p>\nSending International Mail – mandatory customs data<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Updated COVID-19 reporting process <\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nIf a staff member tests positive, as a line manager you should:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Moving towards faster and lower power spintronics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nFriday 21 January 2022
\n3:00pm to 4:00pm<\/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>\nNew Research Ethics Application Management System (REAMS)\u00a0Launch<\/strong><\/h2>\n