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We have been informed by Facilities that Emergency Lighting Testing in Physics will take place during week commencing 28\/03\/22 from 9am daily.
\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>\n
Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Online Event In a series of online talks, colleagues will explore innovative ways of efficiently, and sustainably, harnessing our world\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n Paul Bennett<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n C36 Physics and MS Teams Space and Planetary Physics seminar<\/p>\n Speaker: Dr Nithin Sividas (Goddard Space Flight Center \/ Boston University, USA)<\/p>\n Neil Rogers<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n On-line (see event details) Security Lancaster Seminar<\/p>\n Jennifer McCulloch<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We’re pleased to announce that LUniverse will be hosting planetarium shows on campus on Friday 1st April as part of FST science week. So if you’re interested in the inflatable planetarium experience now’s your chance!<\/p>\n You can book your space on libcal, by browsing the FST calendar for 1st April, or searching for “LUniverse” in the libcal landing page.<\/p>\n Note that there are multiple libcal links for the different show times, so please pick the one that suits your schedule best.<\/p>\n Julie Wardlow <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n At the start of Term 2, the Sports Centre provided free Health Assessments and due to the popularity and success, we have decided to bring the Health Assessments to campus, to all the various Departments.<\/p>\n What is a Health Assessment?<\/u><\/strong> What do you need to do?<\/u><\/strong> 5 easy steps on how to set up your MyWellness Account<\/p>\n No appointment needed, just turn up on the day during the time specified – Where: Chemistry Building Lobby <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Date: 31\/03\/22<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Time: 11.30am \u2013 1.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n What to expect? <\/u><\/strong> Any questions feel free to get in touch with Sam Cadwallader s.cadwallader@lancaster.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Philip Simpson<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The awards are currently open for nominations with a deadline of 31st March and they provide an opportunity to recognise colleagues who have done something amazing in the past 12 months. You can nominate any member of Lancaster University staff, no matter their role.<\/p>\n This year, you can nominate an individual, team or community – any team nomination for more than 20 individuals will become a community award.<\/p>\n All winners will receive a prize package including a monetary prize and an invitation to a special Staff Awards celebration event. This year\u2019s event will host winners of the 2020 and 2021 Staff Awards too.<\/p>\n As all employees of the University have made a huge contribution over and above their normal efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n A separate event to recognise this contribution will be announced soon.<\/p>\n Please visit\u00a0the Staff Awards webpage<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for more information and to make your nomination.<\/p>\n If you have any questions, please email\u00a0staffawards@lancaster.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Philip Simpson<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, 5th May 2022 – 2:00-4:00 pm<\/p>\n Due to popular demand it has been decided to run the above workshop again.<\/p>\n This Workshop will run on Thursday, 5th May 2022 from 2:00-4:00 pm. <\/strong>The workshop will be held in MAN – Mngt School Dormer LT14 WPA002<\/strong>. The session will be organised jointly between LUMS and FST and will be led by Professor Nick Race (Dept of Computing & Communications) who has a strong track record of funding success from UK Research Councils, the European Commission and Industry. In preparation, you will be provided with a set of example EOIs and asked to review these prior to the workshop. Participants will be asked to work in groups, therefore attendance in person will be required.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> Teresa Aldren <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reminder that the next Dolphin Pod \u00a0(6th of April 1pm<\/u><\/strong>) \u00a0for health related research is now open to sign up for across the University to all academic staff and post-grad students. https:\/\/livelancsac-my.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/g\/personal\/lobban_lancaster_ac_uk\/EXC5eOx-zQVHsri2MAsb31QBA9OcWB2wb-j8xyOm2cBmkg?e=C4Y8r0<\/a><\/p>\n Last month we had fish from across FST, FASS and FHM. The 20 minutes went very quickly so feel free to sign up for a double slot it\u2019s a new project or a broad question.<\/p>\n There is no pod happening in March due to the strike<\/strong><\/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 Philip Simpson \/ Fiona Lobban<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n EPSRC CASE Awards: Call for applications <\/strong><\/p>\n Submission date<\/strong>: Friday April 22nd, 2022<\/p>\n Please send applications to: <\/strong>Simon Vaukins \u2013 s.vaukins@lancaster.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n EPSRC continue to encourage industrial collaboration through CASE awards<\/a> in science and engineering. These awards are a type of doctoral studentship designed to incorporate an element of collaboration and industrially related training to broaden experience. As part of delivering economic impact and increasing company involvement in provision of doctoral training, the EPSRC are committed to increasing impact by increasing the proportion of collaborative studentships within the DTP. To support this, institutions in receipt of DTP have a target of converting 10% of the funds into CASE awards (DTP CASE-conversion).<\/p>\n Further details can be found here: EPSRC CASE Award guidance 2022<\/a><\/p>\nScience Week 2022: Harnessing Our Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nTuesday 29 March 2022
\n5:30pm to 7:30pm<\/p>\nUncertainty in solar wind drivers may explain saturation of geomagnetic indices<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nThursday 31 March 2022
\n2:00pm to 3:00pm<\/p>\nSL Seminar with Dr Peter Garraghan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nFriday 1 April 2022
\n2:00pm to 3:00pm<\/p>\nLUniverse planetarium will be at FST Science Week on April 1st <\/strong><\/h2>\n
FREE Health Assessments for all Staff<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nHealth Assessments are completed using a Tanita Body Scan machine. The Tanita is a scale that sends a very small electrical current through your body that will tell you not just your weight but also measures muscle, fat, bone, water, leaving you with up to 21 different results.
\nAfter only 20 seconds the calculations made can tell you lots of details about the composition of your body. The information gained can help you progress to an improved, healthier, more balanced lifestyle.
\nA qualified Instructor will take you through the assessment and talk through the results, all which will take around 5-10minutes.
\n(Please be aware a reading if you are pregnant or have an electrical implant)<\/p>\n
\nThe readings will appear on the MyWellness app, so if you can download this app before, it will save you some time.<\/p>\n\n
\nYou will be asked to remove your shoes and socks, to get an accurate reading. Those in tights, do not worry, it will still work with them on, you will just need to remove your shoes.
\nYou will hold on to the hand grips and a reading will take place.
\nYou don\u2019t feel anything and it should take no more than 20seconds.
\nThe Instructor will discuss some of the readings with you<\/p>\nStaff Awards 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nFor 2022 there are six award categories:<\/p>\n\n
Workshop: how to write an Expression of Interest (EOI) in response to research funding calls<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nPurpose<\/strong>: EOIs are an increasingly important stage in the process of acquiring funding for research. Calls involving EOIs are often highly competitive and can be reviewed by panellists who are not domain experts, therefore it is important that researchers approach the writing of EOIs with this in mind. This workshop is designed to help you write a competitive EOI.<\/p>\n
\nWe only have limited availability, so please confirm your place ASAP.<\/p>\n
\nShould you like to attend, please contact me, Teresa Aldren<\/strong>\u00a0(t.aldren@lancaster.ac.uk<\/a>)\u00a0to register for the workshop.<\/p>\nDolphin Pod (6th of April ) open for health related research ideas- sign up now<\/strong><\/h2>\n
EPSRC CASE Awards: Call for applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n